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Title: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 04:18:32 PM: Anyone have one & have an opinion?
I can get a pretty good deal & my first lite puffy ripped.
Also, hows the sizing? I wear an xl in the ascent & not looking for anything baggy.
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoodie?
Post by: Houndhunter on January 07, 2017, 04:22:59 PM: Get a Kuiu down coat :twocents:
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoodie?
Post by: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 04:24:46 PM: Quote from: Houndhunter on January 07, 2017, 04:22:59 PM
Get a Kuiu down coat :twocents:

Thought about it. I can get a new with tags kelvin for $100 though. Plus it is really light & packs well.
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 07, 2017, 06:14:42 PM: I love my kelvin lite. Mine is a xl. Large was just a bit tight. I think my Sitka baselayer sirts are large size
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 06:16:08 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on January 07, 2017, 06:14:42 PM
I love my kelvin lite. Mine is a xl. Large was just a bit tight. I think my Sitka baselayer sirts are large size

Is that what you usually wear in jackets?
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 07, 2017, 07:58:13 PM: Quote from: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 06:16:08 PM
Quote from: BULLBLASTER on January 07, 2017, 06:14:42 PM
I love my kelvin lite. Mine is a xl. Large was just a bit tight. I think my Sitka baselayer sirts are large size

Is that what you usually wear in jackets?
Ya I think I'm typically a xl. I am 6 feet and 185 and it fits well but I can still layer under
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: SeaRun1 on January 07, 2017, 08:16:38 PM: See sizing is such a strange thing... I haveonein a large and I am 6' 190 and it is just about a perfect fit with two layers of First Lite underneath. I think nowadays garments don't always come out of the same factory. The XL would be huge on me. You can try mine on if you like if you are somewhat local.

Great garment by the way.

SR1
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 07, 2017, 08:21:01 PM: Arm and torso length is mostly what makes me pick xl. Also a bit of extra arm width.
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: jjhunter on January 07, 2017, 09:10:23 PM: Tyson, you need an xl.
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: actionshooter on January 07, 2017, 09:14:56 PM: I have one and like it but more often than not I wanted a little more warmth so I ended buy the heavier Kelvin hoody and its become my go to jacket
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 09:25:42 PM: Quote from: jjhunter on January 07, 2017, 09:10:23 PM
Tyson, you need an xl.

Cool, thanks
Had a few guys telling me they ran small and I needed a 2xl. Worried that would be way to big.

So you still happy you jumped the sitka ship?
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on January 07, 2017, 09:31:54 PM: I am 5'9", and 185lb the large is a perfect fit. I wear a large in most sitka jackets. The Kelvin light is one of my favorite pieces it is always in my pack if I am not wearing it.

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Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: jjhunter on January 07, 2017, 09:40:26 PM: Quote from: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: jjhunter on January 07, 2017, 09:10:23 PM
Tyson, you need an xl.

Cool, thanks
Had a few guys telling me they ran small and I needed a 2xl. Worried that would be way to big.

So you still happy you jumped the sitka ship?

I like my KUIU but there are Sitka pieces that I miss. The KUIU super down is superior to the Kelvin. I loved the traverse zip t's; miss those. I also really liked the 90% pants and the timberlines.
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on January 07, 2017, 09:44:10 PM: If you are ever near the Graham/Eatonville area I have the kelvin light, 90%, and the Jetstream all in large you are welcome to check them out.
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 09:51:59 PM: Quote from: SemperFidelis97 on January 07, 2017, 09:44:10 PM
If you are ever near the Graham/Eatonville area I have the kelvin light, 90%, and the Jetstream all in large you are welcome to check them out.

Appreciate it. I haven't worn a large since the 8th grade though.
Title: Re: Reveiws & fit for the kelvin lite hoody?
Post by: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 09:56:34 PM: Quote from: jjhunter on January 07, 2017, 09:40:26 PM
Quote from: T-Dozzer on January 07, 2017, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: jjhunter on January 07, 2017, 09:10:23 PM
Tyson, you need an xl.

Cool, thanks
Had a few guys telling me they ran small and I needed a 2xl. Worried that would be way to big.

So you still happy you jumped the sitka ship?

I like my KUIU but there are Sitka pieces that I miss. The KUIU super down is superior to the Kelvin. I loved the traverse zip t's; miss those. I also really liked the 90% pants and the timberlines.

Im that guy who wears a bit of everything I guess.
Kuiu rain gear, sitka shells, FL base layers etc..
I'm proud of myself...usually my OCD would never allow that. I guess having kids changes a man. ;)