Stone Glacier Grumman Puffy vs. Sitka Kelvin Aerolite - Field Tested Review
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Күн бұрынStone Glacier Grumman Puffy vs. Sitka Kelvin Aerolite - Field Tested Review
Both the Stone Glacier Grumman Puffy and the Sitka Kelvin Aerolite are great products that provide an excellent option for an outer layer piece of static insulation. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of these pieces would thrive in.
Part 1 - Core Lightweight vs Avro Synthetic • Sitka Core Lightweight...
Part 2 - Cirque Lite vs. Ambient Hoody • Stone Glacier Cirque L...
Part 3 - Ascent Pant vs. De Havilland Lite • Sitka Ascent Pants vs....
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0:00 - Intro
6:49 - Pricing
7:11 - Weight
8:10 - Materials
11:26 - Warmth
12:07 - Breathability
15:00 - Durability
18:21 - Construction
19:01 - Features
19:20 - Options
19:48 - Packability
20:45 - Odor Resistance
21:03 - Raffle Details
22:28 - Final Results and Thoughts
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@13hawks32claws 9 ай бұрын
This 4 part series covered a lot of information. I really enjoyed it. 💪🏼
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@clunesadventures 9 ай бұрын
Great comparison! My Kelvin Aerolite showed up a few days ago and I'm excited to put it through it's paces soon.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@AdaptorDieChannel 3 ай бұрын
Hey brother, you have an awesome channel. I listened to a podcast of yours a week or so ago and now I’ve found your YT page. Solid process for reviews. I love it. Not so common, COMMON SENSE! 💯🇺🇸💪
@MindfulHunter 3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@troysoley6475 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! Great info
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@vancejohnson1778 9 ай бұрын
Great stuff man,really awesome review liked the 4 part look at it, neat seeing them stake against each other, definitely both seem great just do which that stone glacier had atleast one camo pattern to pick from lol
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@aquila_brown 9 ай бұрын
Nailed it on this one Jay
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@Rcrestwell 9 ай бұрын
Another great video Jay! I understand your comment about new synthetics being able to compete with down, but I feel that the more comparable jacket from Sitka would be the Kelvin Lite Down. Interested why you found the Aerolite to be the comp. Thanks as always!
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
The point of the comparison was to see how a synthetic puffy held up against a down one.
@EthanPageHunter 9 ай бұрын
Another good one Jay
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@OldtimersOutdoors 9 ай бұрын
I love the Grumman Puffy! I’m a big guy and I love the way Stone Glacier Fits on their jackets. I’m 6’4” 230.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@backcountrycanuck2029 9 ай бұрын
I run a kifaru LPP, its pretty good but both of these look like really nice alternatives. I will say the kifaru puffy pants leave a lot to be desired, would love to see a review or comparison on some insulated pants. As a bodybuilder im sure you'd be able to relate to fitment issues in technical clothing bottoms.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
I can work that in.
@mdog1615 9 ай бұрын
Hey man I dig these reviews , would be good to see these upper dollar hunting clothes tested against some more affordably priced similar items from companies like outdoor research etc.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@MrTurkan26 9 ай бұрын
Jay if possible there's a couple reviews from you I would be very curious to hear: 1. Smart Watches Pros and Cons of a Garmin Fenix style watch for backpack hunting (but also backpack hunt preparation and training) 2. smaller form factor vs standard form factor binos for hunting (especially after you discuss with Robby Denning) e.g, a Zeiss 8x32 vs a Zeiss 10x42 comparison, especially for your hunts in thicker timber
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@ericvail9543 9 ай бұрын
Thx Jay!
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@mikeohern5742 8 ай бұрын
I’m on my 2nd kelvin aerolite, best mid layer for rainy days. Windy 50 degrees - 30 degrees no snow, hail, rain, wind resistance is amazing up to 40 mph max 50. Hood cut best in the business and sleeve length in the tall sizes is perfect, when I punch out I’m not exposing any wrist. I’m 5’10’’ 210lbs. My biceps 19’’ head in 23’’ I have tall traps and moderate shoulder development. I wear a LT the XLT has to much parachute stomach material. For my athletic thicker frame. I bought this piece as a mid layer.
@MindfulHunter 8 ай бұрын
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@kristiangough2379 9 ай бұрын
I went down the down rabbit hole last season pun intended. I landed on the Rab Electron Pro. I think bang for your buck that is a tough jacket to beat. But when I win the raffle definitely adding that Kelvin Aeorlite to the kit.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@weekendwarrior8334 9 ай бұрын
Non-hunting brand down jacket to look at is the RAB Electron Pro. Phenomenal Jacket.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@stratop3686 9 ай бұрын
Another great review Jay. I find the Kelvin a little noisy, especially if trying to stalk (I don't have any experience with the Grumman). you didn't mention noise as a factor. was it too close to even mention or just a none factor?
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
Great point. I’d say both pieces are too loud for stalking but the aerolite would be the noisier of the two.
@dagging3122 9 ай бұрын
I've already got the Grumman, got it 2nd hand on a hell of a deal so may try pick myself up a Aerolite to complete my puffy set up. Would like your opinion on Puffy pants Jay- looking at the WM Flight Pant or maybe the Kelvin 3/4 pant- dont mind weight too much but I struggle to enjoy having super bulky items. Cheers from New Zealand
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
It’s gotta be REALLY cold for me to actually use puffy pants. I bring them all the time and never wear them. I like the kelvin 3/4 though.
@bavedoggs 9 ай бұрын
The Grumman should be matched against kelvin lite down. Where the Grumman light would be a better comparison to the kelvin aerolite.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@LeoParsi11 28 күн бұрын
Hey Jay. Can you wear the kelvin aerolite jacket under the Fanatic jacket IF you are static or almost static? You said you can wear the kelvin aerolite as an active insulation in exterem cold weather... What can go on top of this kelvin aerolite in extreme cold temperatures for warmth?
@MindfulHunter 26 күн бұрын
You could if you went but I prefer the ambient hoody. For extreme cold I use a different puffy.
@clarencemaximum8553 9 ай бұрын
How about… SG CIRQUE(not lite version) VS SITKA KELVIN AEROLITE SG GRUMMAN VS SITKA KELVIN DOWN Also Sitka has the recently discontinued Kelvin down jacket Would this be a good comparison?
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
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@RandoQuestion 6 ай бұрын
Silly question. If snowboarding with a Jetstream would you wear this Aero or Ambient jackets?
@MindfulHunter 6 ай бұрын
Depends how cold it is. Both are good options. Ambient would likely layer better.
@jayonez137 8 ай бұрын
I have both as well as the Kelvin light down. The Grumman should really be put up against the Kelvin light down not the Kelvin aerolite. The aerolite is hands-down, my favorite piece.
@MindfulHunter 8 ай бұрын
Part of the purpose of this review was to look at the differences between synthetic and down. The goal is not to always compare two identical pieces.
@dougboheman8546 4 ай бұрын
My Kelvin Aerolite is probably one of the worst jackets I've owned, at ANY price, but especially at the outlandish price of $300. Various issues, but the worst is the zipper. I've had my jacket for 2 winter seasons. Each season, I've had to send the jacket in for repair, which takes at least 8 weeks...likely longer. So for 2 winters, I haven't been able to use my jacket for a majority of the season. The zipper begins to separate and in time, gets worse and worse. As I mentioned, this has happened TWICE. For a $300 jacket, this is unacceptable, in my opinion. My instincts were telling me this was too much to spend on a light, but very thin jacket and I wish I would have listened. I fully regret my purchase and will never buy another Sitka product and would discourage anyone from doing so.
@bent7406 9 ай бұрын
Look into Ryan Avery's review of down jackets. He wore the Grumman for over an hour in the rain and the down didn't "deflate".
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
Sorry what’s your point? I’ve worn this jacket for weeks and it didn’t deflate.
@bent7406 9 ай бұрын
@@MindfulHunter sorry. I missed a key element in my comment. He tested the Kuiu (either super down or ultra, I believe the Ultra), First Lite Chamberlin, one other puffy I believe, and the Grumman IN THE RAIN. The FL and the other puffy wet out in about 20 minutes and the Kuiu was something like 45 minutes or an hour and the Grunman stayed puffy the entire time and he quit the test after an hour plus. When I say "wet out" I'm referring to the down deflating and not the exterior fabric.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
@@bent7406 yeah, that makes more sense :-) well, listen, Ryan knows his shit there is no doubt about that so I trust the results that he achieved. The only thing that I can say is that when both jackets are wet and subzero temperatures the aerolite retains much more heat than the Grumman.
@bent7406 9 ай бұрын
@@MindfulHunter . Yes. Makes sense. Also, the down coating will eventually wear off. Still very impressive for a down jacket. Thanks for your review.
@MindfulHunter 9 ай бұрын
@@bent7406 also supports my opinion that the Grumman is the best down option if you go down.
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