Sitka gear

[Austrian Hunter]

I've been thinking for a long time to get me a total sitka package for all my camo.  I was wondering if any of you share your experience with this gear.  You all know its not cheap, my package will end up costing about $2K that's only for 12 pieces  Any insight would help before I set myself up for a divorce 

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

2k for hunting clothes?!  If you don't see anything wrong with that, then go for it.   I returned my Sitka Gear because it sucks. Wasn't comfortable, warm, or dry.  There is really good gear out there for far less.  Rivers west, cabelas, browning, core 4 element.  Shop around you will kick yourself when you could have had a new wardrobe and rifle
Instead of 2k worth of *censored*! I wouldn't take it of some gave it to me for free.

[Austrian Hunter]

Thanks, that's why I wanted to hear you guys opinion.  I think its way over priced but I spend a lot on my Bone Collector gear and it sucks so I need new gear.  Hope others pitch in their openion! 

[6x6in6]

You don't really need 12 pieces.
I have the 90% pants plus the core bottom downstairs.  90% jacket and the core crew upstairs.  The handful of times I have been cold, it's been upstairs.  Throw another layer on over the core crew and it's all better. 
Been plenty comfortable down into single digit temps with a light breeze.  This fall will be the 3rd year of it's service.  No issues on wear.  Under $800 for the 4 pieces. 

[ORCA_SIX]

Look at KUIU gear. I got a bunch of their stuff and I really like it. Has held up and a lot cheaper.

[coachcw]

I have some sika gear and love it , the pack I have is the best day pack I've used. I guess to each his own . the one thing I found is the pants are a bit warm for early season archery . It dose cut the wind well however . I use a layering method so haven't tryed any of the heavier jackets but do have a vest and like it as well . the one pull over I have fits well but the inside of the hood isnt camo(kinda bugs me . All in all over priced yes quality yes . kinda like a carbon matrix .

[jrebel]

Hands down my favorite set of hunting gear.  I have the 90% pants and jacket.  I hunt with them from september through december and love them.  If I could afford more I would buy more in a heartbeat.  You will not go wrong with it. 

[wraithen]

Get what you like from them but I do offer a tidbit. Sometimes you can find the same materials sewn in a very similar cut for far less. As far as outer shells and stuff, get what you have confidence in. The only camo I have bought ever is jeans, a long sleeve t-shirt, and rain jacket/pants on a black friday sale. Everything else is miss matched gear. For most of my hunting time I need layers anyway. If I don't I slug it out with the long sleeved t-shirt. No reason to pay top dollar when someone else does it just as good for far cheaper.  That being said, there's some things I don't skimp on.

[Austrian Hunter]

Thanks for your opinions!!! Keep them coming so far it's made my decision really though, lol

[400out]

I'm going for the same thing! not 12 pieces but atleast 4, Trying to wait thou last year end of november wholsale had all thier hunting clothes including sitka 40% off 

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

What sealed the deal for me was the day I went out in $500 worth of Sitka and in about 30 min was just as wet as I  could have been in jeans and and sweat  shirt.  I returned it, still wet, to cabelas and got cabelas dry plus, and had $350 left to spend on other gear!  Spent a week in the rain with it and never got wet.  And it's way less.  Sitka is the only gear that made me feel like I just bent over and took it.  OVERRATED!

[MuleySniper]

Ive had some sitka... overpriced for the performance in my opinion. Sold it and bought KUIU... Better price. Better fit. I love it so far. I'll be putting it to the true test come next Friday when I leave for the Rubies in Nevada. Problem is with KUIU is its tough to get, I heard with the tsunami that hit Japan (where Jason Hairston, former CEO of Sitka buys his material for the gear) has been tougher to get therefore limited latest inventory. I will tell you though, I haven't tested the gear yet, I can already tell I like it waaay better than Sitka. It is made in Canada (not sure where sitka is made) but I would prefer it to be made in Canada over China or Indonesia any day.  I like the fit, feel and price better then any of my old sitka gear. I'm excited to put it to the test at 10,000 feet here in the next week.
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[NW-GSP]

What sealed the deal for me was the day I went out in $500 worth of Sitka and in about 30 min was just as wet as I  could have been in jeans and and sweat  shirt.  I returned it, still wet, to cabelas and got cabelas dry plus, and had $350 left to spend on other gear!  Spent a week in the rain with it and never got wet.  And it's way less.  Sitka is the only gear that made me feel like I just bent over and took it.  OVERRATED!

Good info I was just looking at jackets and pants and cabelas today

[halflife65]

Go Kuiu.  I have some of both and the Kuiu is superior.  You have to give yourself some lead time because you'll probably need to order it, but the fit and materials are great.

I I do like the Sitka Mountain Pants, 90% Pants and Jacket and the Celsius Vest quite a bit, though. 

[jjhunter]

I've used it in colorado, washington, idaho, montana, and wyoming, from 1500 feet to 11,000 feet.  From 100 degrees to -10 degrees.  I've worn it for 15 days straight....

It is a great system, but obviously, not for everyone.  I've probably got 4K in sitka and it is worth every penny to me.