Hunting Jackets
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Your insulated mid layer is the warmth you pull on when the climbing stops and the glassing starts. Three Kryptek insulated jackets, from a synthetic glassing layer to a budget pick.
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The Picks
Size the jacket to fit over your base layer and under your shell.
Kings XKG Down Transition Jacket
Charcoal / L
$329.99
Kings Hunter Insulated Loft Jacket
Classic Camo / L
$109.99
XKG Expedition Down Jacket
XK7 / L
$449.99
Weather Pro Insulated Jacket
XK7 / L
Out of Stock
$169.99
Women's XKG Down Transition Jacket
XK7 / M
$329.99
Women's Hunter Insulated Loft Jacket
XK7 / M
$109.99
Women's Weather Pro Insulated Jacket
XK7 / 2XL
$179.99
Kryptek Lykos II Jacket
Kryptek's top-reviewed insulated jacket: synthetic warmth that keeps working when damp, built to pull on the moment you sit behind the glass.
Black, M, 18LYKJBK4
$229.99
Kryptek Vellus Jacket
A waterproof insulated jacket for wet snow and cold wind on a long sit.
Highlander, L, 16VELJH5
$259.99
Kryptek Dalibor 3 Jacket
The budget pick of the three, often deeply discounted.
Original retail reference $199.99
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Sitka Kelvin LT Hooded Jacket
$275.00
Sitka Kelvin Hunting Hoody (Women's)
$329.00
SITKA Women's Kelvin Lite Down Jacket
Optifade Subalpine / Medium · 30075-SA-M. Check Availability at OpticsPlanet.
$400.00
Sitka Women's Kelvin Active Jacket
Subalpine / X-Large
$259.00
Jackets & Hunting Suits
TIDEWE Fleece-Lined Jacket And Pants Set
$119.99
Next Camo G2, 3X-Large. A quiet, fleece-lined two-piece set with a water-resistant finish.
Jackets & Hunting Suits
TIDEWE Dual-Layer Fleece Jacket And Bibs Set
$209.99
Next Camo G2, XX-Large. A quiet dual-layer fleece set with a water-resistant finish.
Jackets & Hunting Suits
TIDEWE Waterproof Jacket And Bibs Set
$169.99
Next Camo G2, X-Large. A waterproof, insulated jacket-and-bibs set with sealed seams and an included face mask.
Jackets & Hunting Suits
TIDEWE Men’s Heated Vest
$99.99
Next Camo G2, Medium. A battery-powered insulating layer for cold stands; battery included.
Jackets & Hunting Suits
TIDEWE Men’s Heated Jacket Pro
$89.99
Black, X-Large. A heated brushed-fabric jacket with battery pack for cold, dry sits.
Jackets & Hunting Suits
TIDEWE Women’s Heated Vest
$79.99
Next Camo G2, Medium. A lightweight heated layer with its battery pack included.
Jackets By Conditions
| Conditions | Jacket type | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sweaty climb, then a long sit | Synthetic jacket (Kryptek Lykos II) | Synthetic insulation keeps its warmth if your base layer is damp. |
| Cold wind on an open glassing point | Waterproof insulated jacket (Kryptek Vellus) | More insulation plus a hood to seal out wind for hours. |
| Wet snow or sleet | Synthetic jacket under a rain shell | Down loses loft when wet; synthetic keeps working under a shell. |
| Below 15 F, all-day glassing | Jacket plus an insulated vest, shell on top | Stacking a vest adds core warmth without bulk in the arms. |
The Jacket Is One Piece of The System
The cold-weather layering guide covers the full system, the merino base layer guide the layer against your skin, the rain jacket guide the shell, and the glassing vest guide extra core warmth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why an insulated jacket for glassing?
You warm up climbing and cool down fast once you sit behind the glass. A hooded insulated mid layer goes on the moment you stop and traps the heat you already made.
Down or synthetic for cold-weather?
Down is lighter for the warmth and suits dry cold. The picks here are synthetic because they keep working when damp from sweat or wet snow.
Jacket or vest?
A jacket warms your arms and head too, which matters on long, still sits. A vest is lighter and frees your arms; see the <a href="/gear/hunting-vests/">glassing vest guide</a>. In deep cold, wear both.
More: cold-weather layering guide, high-country hunt fitness, season gear and 2027 draw application deadlines.
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