sitka clothing
#2
I have a number of pieces. I have found that the jackets run more of an athletic fit, meaning they fit snug. I have the Fanatic, Kelvin, Cloudburst, and Mountain jackets. All are top shelf quality clothing. Most of the stuff I buy is from Mountain Archery at 20-30% off for last years model.
#3
It seems most of the brands making “western hunting” focused clothing think “athletic cut” means “scrawny”. “Athletic” elicits a vision of a linebacker in my eyes, or wrestler, not a marathoner, which seems to be who they use to design these cuts. I tend to size up in both Sitka and Kuiu, and still find them both tight on my shoulders, arms, and thighs.
I love the Ascent pants for early season stuff. I have the Kelvin vest (not Kelvin Light), a couple Ascent pants, the 90% jacket, and the Incinerator bibs and parka. For me, the ability to walk in and out without cooking then freezing when I stop, or the ability to walk through something wet but be dry and comfortable within a few hours, and never getting cold is well worth the cost. The gear holds up and does its job.
I love the Ascent pants for early season stuff. I have the Kelvin vest (not Kelvin Light), a couple Ascent pants, the 90% jacket, and the Incinerator bibs and parka. For me, the ability to walk in and out without cooking then freezing when I stop, or the ability to walk through something wet but be dry and comfortable within a few hours, and never getting cold is well worth the cost. The gear holds up and does its job.
#5
They are all different purposes.
Cloudburst is rain gear. No warmth or insulation at all.
Mountain jacket is a very light weight early season jacket. Again, no warmth but does have wind-stopper
kelvin is a puffy jacket. Very warm and made to wear under another layer such as the Cloudburst rain coat.
Fanatic is hands down the warmest jacket I have. It’s meant for stand hunting. You wouldn’t want to still hunt or hike with it. Way too warm for that.
Cloudburst is rain gear. No warmth or insulation at all.
Mountain jacket is a very light weight early season jacket. Again, no warmth but does have wind-stopper
kelvin is a puffy jacket. Very warm and made to wear under another layer such as the Cloudburst rain coat.
Fanatic is hands down the warmest jacket I have. It’s meant for stand hunting. You wouldn’t want to still hunt or hike with it. Way too warm for that.
#6
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 272
thanx rob. i am actually looking to get one for standhunting with bow. now just have to decide on either xl or xxl. looking for a jacket so i dont have to layer up for all day sits. sitka seems to be the way to go. if u dont mind me asking what size are you? and do u put anything underneath the jacket? just dont want it so tight i cant pull the bow back. thanx once again for info
#7
Fanatic is definitely what you want. They also have Fanatic bibs which are as warm as the jacket.
I usually wear an XL. The Fanatic jacket I bought was a 2XL mainly because it was 50% off, I couldn’t pass up the deal. I wear a base layer with a hoody under the jacket. Depending on how cold it is, a lighter or heavier hoody.
I usually wear an XL. The Fanatic jacket I bought was a 2XL mainly because it was 50% off, I couldn’t pass up the deal. I wear a base layer with a hoody under the jacket. Depending on how cold it is, a lighter or heavier hoody.
#8
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 272
thanx again rob. going to get the jacket for sure this year. the bibs i will prbbly get next year unless i find a good deal. do u get the bibs bigger too or just stick to your normal size? what kind of bibs do u have? obviously sitka. thanx again