I get kinda sad with all the product and people bashing on here. So (not that it's needed) I thought I would post a review of a product that I am going to have a lot of great experiences with.
For the past several seasons, I have been trying to find the best way to keep warm with minimal bulk. Obviously, as bowhunters that is what we desire. I tried and tried different layering techniques and material combos with some success but never was able to sit on stand during the late season for more than a couple hours.
I didn't want to take the dive but after the frustration of a missed opportunity last late season due to being cold, I decided it was time. So I waited for Sitka's new line to come out and put in an order. I ordered the merino wool base layers, the kelvin pants and jacket, and the fanatic bib and jacket. I have NEVER spend this kind of money on clothing. After I ordered this stuff, I immediately started regretting it simply because of the cost. In my head I was saying, "That wasn't smart.....that money could have gone somewhere else more beneficial."
Well, now that I have had this clothing for a few weeks I can say I couldn't be happier. Yes, I have not had a chance to test it out in sub-zero temps but I did spend 3 hours in a 28* freezer with my local taxidermist. He asked me if I wanted to help him "re-organize" the freezer and I said sure. I figured that would be a great chance to see what this stuff had. I was going to put the merino base layers on with the fanatic suit but decided to just put a t-shirt and gym shorts on underneath the fanatic suit since I would be moving around. I think I would have been fine with just the bibs on. I know that the haters that read this are going to say "You could have stayed warm in anything when you're moving around." Probably, but not as warm (actually HOT) as I was with this stuff on. For the first 10 minutes we basically stood still and discussed what he wanted to do and I was starting to sweat just doing that.
So, just an honest review coming from a happy customer. This stuff will end up saving me money as I won't be buying something different every year for late season hunting.
For the past several seasons, I have been trying to find the best way to keep warm with minimal bulk. Obviously, as bowhunters that is what we desire. I tried and tried different layering techniques and material combos with some success but never was able to sit on stand during the late season for more than a couple hours.
I didn't want to take the dive but after the frustration of a missed opportunity last late season due to being cold, I decided it was time. So I waited for Sitka's new line to come out and put in an order. I ordered the merino wool base layers, the kelvin pants and jacket, and the fanatic bib and jacket. I have NEVER spend this kind of money on clothing. After I ordered this stuff, I immediately started regretting it simply because of the cost. In my head I was saying, "That wasn't smart.....that money could have gone somewhere else more beneficial."
Well, now that I have had this clothing for a few weeks I can say I couldn't be happier. Yes, I have not had a chance to test it out in sub-zero temps but I did spend 3 hours in a 28* freezer with my local taxidermist. He asked me if I wanted to help him "re-organize" the freezer and I said sure. I figured that would be a great chance to see what this stuff had. I was going to put the merino base layers on with the fanatic suit but decided to just put a t-shirt and gym shorts on underneath the fanatic suit since I would be moving around. I think I would have been fine with just the bibs on. I know that the haters that read this are going to say "You could have stayed warm in anything when you're moving around." Probably, but not as warm (actually HOT) as I was with this stuff on. For the first 10 minutes we basically stood still and discussed what he wanted to do and I was starting to sweat just doing that.
So, just an honest review coming from a happy customer. This stuff will end up saving me money as I won't be buying something different every year for late season hunting.