sitka gear???

[herdbull33]

How is the Sitka Gear? Its pretty pricey and i'm real close to pulling the trigger on buying a set. If anybody wears it let me know how it is. Is it worth the money? Quiet? Warranty? Any thing would be much appreciated.

[MLBowhunting]

depends on what your looking for but i like the king of the mtn clothing but all my buddies love that rivers west stuff.  I saw in a test that theyre far stronger then sitka but thats just what i read

[jager]

It is pretty pricey stuff. I'm sure many may scoff but it really is great stuff. I've got base layers. Mid and lightweight tops. Several pair of the 90% pants. And a few of the heavier weight pants.
The 90% pants are the s***! I've worn these pants elk hunting in 90º heat... to knee deep snow, with a base layer of course. Speaking of the snow, it will not stick and freeze up around your leg openings like with some materials.
Cool sticky rubber waistband that keeps your pants up? Wierd but it works.
Very rain resistant. Suprisingly quiet. Comfortable. Very well made.
The base layers are great as well, mix and match to get the right temps.
I do have an arm pocket on what may be a traverse zip-t? Anyway it is made of a different material and if I scrape it on brush it's noisey.

The only thing that I wish, is that it came in the Predator camo patterns ... I think it would be the best stuff on the planet....right now.. pretty close.


Man ....they should be payin' me  

[h2ofowlr]

I have the 90% gear and the lighter Sitka gear.  They are comfortable to wear.  Great clothes, I just didn't like paying the price.  A few outfits and your into for $1k.

[Sumpnneedskillin]

I shopped the sales and saved some $$$$.  Look at camofire, mt archery and footwear outfitters.  In the past they had clearances on the old stuff patterns and styles to make room for the new.

I'm 6'5" and my height is from the waist up.  So the shirts are kinda short but livable. 

[thorne27]

I think that it's top rate.  And like the others have said, if you look around you can find at pretty good prices.  Camofire is great, but whenever thers is Sitka gear on there, it goes really quick.  Mountain Hunt Supply has it at 10% off, not great, but at least it's not full price if you need it now. 

[dreamingbig]

It is good stuff but very overrated and much too expensive.  It is often on sale if you keep your eyes open.  I have a few items (shirt and beanie) but most of my camo is from other manufacturers.  Now if they were to reduce the price by 35 to 40% then I would probably own a lot!

[halflife65]

Good stuff - the 90% pants are my favorite.  I also have the original Mountain Pants and Shirt, Celsius vest and a 90% jacket.  However, I waited for sales and I don't think I paid full price for most or all of it.  I also bought them over several years so that there wasn't a huge price tag at once.

Probably the only thing that I'd consider paying full price for are the 90% pants.  Those things are great.  The only issue that I have is that I usually wear pants in medium but they are tight (throughout - legs and thighs), so I needed large, which are a little too big.  So I just wear the suspenders that come with them.

[lewy]

Pretty good stuff, I really like mine. Only complaint is that the material gets pretty tatterd by the westside brush/blackberries

[Antlerjunkie]

I have a complete set of Sitka gear. The jacket is great! But The pants I would not buy again. They were good pants at first but seem to wear out faster then a normal pair of cargo camo pants. I would buy the jacket but I would shop around when it comes to the pants. Overall great gear, high priced but keeps you dry and warm.

[guardian]

JUNK!!!! But you'll look good.

[coachcw]

over rated , you kinda look like a rei hunter . For the money I like microtex.

[Tony 270]

I've heard from several people who wear it, that it is very comfortable and very warm when dressed in layers. Also great for drying out quickly. But... that stuff is just stupid expensive! If you buy the complete set like they want you to, you're around $1k. Just for an outfit. Might be great, but I'll never know. Even at half off can't justify it.

[coachcw]

it looks noisy , but i havn't worn any in the woods , although a little hottie would look good in it.

[xXx Archery]

I have 2 or 3 sets of it...love it ..if you hunt hard you will like it...comfortable yes and when hiking 10-12 miles a day thats a big deal...