Definitely keeps ya warm. Use their layering system. Don’t get stuck with one brand. I personally don’t like EVII for late season GA. Haven’t been busted with it on but still looks like an eye sore to me.

 

I have a mix of sitka, nomad, first lite, and scentlok. Most heavily invested in scentlok. I like the traverse stuff a lot and like fanatic jacket and vest. Love the various first lite pants I have as well as the sanctuary coat. The Nomad hailstorm for rain is good stuff. Scentlok is my favorite overall and I find myself mostly adding to that selection every time i get something new.

 

I would find a camo pattern that fits in your area/climate , then spend the money on a good layering system.

I have the gila Scent Lok jacket and pants, cause they go good here, but spent more on what goes underneath depending on the temperature as I wear the outer covering all season.

No 3 different jackets/coats and numerous pants depending on if the wind is blowing or cold or hot out..

people say it is to expensive, it is like cost averaging, my last set of camo lasted almost 15 years, does not wear out walking to and from a tree stand and over the mountains.

 

I think the fit and the function is worth it. I'm not so sure about the camo pattern itself though. I wish Sitka would use Predator or Mossy Oak Treestand camo as those are my favorite patterns.

 

Yes for me, with the 40% discount. I have an entire closet full of Sitka clothing and love it. It goes on sale quite often.

 

How do you get 40% off?

 

Kuiu and Sitka were founded by the same guy. Kuiu is great and cheaper

 

True but KUIU doesn’t compare in certain garments. And I have a bunch of KUIU. Each have their strengths in certain garments. Best bet is a mix of both.

 

Iowa here too. I have tons of Sitka stuff. If you’re tree stand hunting the Fanatic jacket and bibs are absolutely worth it. On the rest of the stuff, I’ve been buying as much or more Kuiu stuff recently. It depends piece by piece. Another fantastic Sitka item is the core lightweight hoody

 

For where I hunt and how I hunt. None of the high dollar or Gucci clothing is worth it. Good ole chinamart real tree or mossy oak works just fine.

Mil surplus if I'm feeling spendy and trendy.

 

If you like being warm and quiet…Sitka. Fanatic Series is awesome when temps. get cold. Stratus Series works great for about everything else above 25 degrees. Go with Sitka if you’re a treestand hunter. And yes, I actually have both series and some other pieces. Wish I would have started buying it years ago. Very well thought out and designed for bow hunters.

 

Agree. Forgot about the Stratus set. I actually use those more I’d bet.

 

Only when it’s on sale. Same for First Lite.

 

And like everything else, it’s overpriced. Gotta wait for the sales

 

I've tried most every piece from Sitka and rarely do I find a piece that fits me comfortably. Arms are too short or body is too large. I like Kuiu and First Lite and I have a few pieces from all of them, but I mostly use Stone Glacier solids. Fit and quality is amazing!

 

Had the Fanatic for a few seasons. Definitely kept me warm, but the price point even on sale left a bad taste in my mouth for all the better it was. Their patterns were never my favorite either. I switched to Huntworth out of Pittsburgh during Covid and never looked back.

 

100%

 

I am not overloaded with Sitka but I do have some pieces and I like what I have.

To me the Stratus is the most versatile, with proper layering I can use it from cool to cold, if I had to ditch all of my cold weather hunting outer layers except for one, I would keep the Stratus.

When it comes to "worth it" that is something only you can answer. I have other clothing that works just as well for the cold and wind, but it is noisy or uncomfortable/restricting, the quality of stitching or zippers is low or the placement of pockets is not good, the Stratus covers all the bases for me.

 

Agree! Stratus is the GOAT.

 

I just received a Status jacket. Seems to be a very well made and functional addition. Waited for a Tall to be in stock plus with pro and added incentive it was a great deal.

 

I like their ESW set.

 

I have never used it pushing 50 years of bowhunting now......and stayed warm with good base layer and normal camo outers. IMHO the only advantage it might have is weight. I'm looking into it this year for a trip in CO. Mainly because we are packing in and staying 5 days so weight and space are an issue. For stand hunting I'd save my money.

 

I have a bunch of both Kuiu and Sitka and I think it’s worth every penny. I’ve picked most of mine up on sale. I started in the cheap stuff and I reached the point where being comfortable while hunting was worth the additional cost.

I also wish they offered more camo options, but that is really my only complaint.

In addition, I have had a few of their pants tailored to fit better. Their Mountain and Equinox pants are pretty baggy for my waist size. Worth the extra $15 for a personal fit.

 

Looking to upgrade from my real tree camo to something better. Wanting options from guys that have USED sika. Is it worth the money or is there a better option out there for less? I live in Iowa and hunt in temps from 90 degrees in early season to -5 late season
Thanks,

Select items on sale through the Sitka website, most sizes are available.
Stratus pants and jacket for $400 with free shipping, normally around $670, if your going to get it now is the time.

 

I’m sure it is a great system but for me there are a lot of great clothing manufacturers that can be had at a fraction of the cost. I will gladly spend my extra money towards tree stands and equipment like bows/arrows/etc. that being said if you can afford it and see benefit in it go for it .

 

Check out ASIO Gear they have a very good fit and finish, good patterns, and has multiple systems hot weather to very cold. Poor man’s Sitka lol seriously worth the investment for me personally

 

Check out ASIO Gear they have a very good fit and finish, good patterns, and has multiple systems hot weather to very cold. Poor man’s Sitka lol seriously worth the investment for me personally

And a lifetime no questions asked warranty

 

Looking to upgrade from my real tree camo to something better. Wanting options from guys that have USED sika. Is it worth the money or is there a better option out there for less? I live in Iowa and hunt in temps from 90 degrees in early season to -5 late season
Thanks,

I personally dont think Sitka is worth it. I invested in a bunch of it but I was still cold. There is no denying that their build quality is better than other, cheaper brands but ultimately sitka was no more warm than something like cabelas. After more research I discovered high end wool clothing from companies like Weather Wool and I have never been more comfortable in the woods.

 

I used my Fanatic jacket this past season for the first time and was very happy with it. The temps that I'm hunting in, when I wear it, are from about 40* down to the single digits. The colder temps require more layering, at least for me, but I'm set up for that. All indicators said that I should buy a medium size and I had to exchange it for a large. I'm 5'11" and 150 lbs. That's one thing that I dislike about ordering clothing on line. I did go to a retailer to get some hands on, but their selection was limited. I'd like to see an XL just to satisfy my curiosity.

Regarding the camo aspect. I'd be satisfied with just about anything from anyone. In general, I'd say that camo is for us and not the deer. And whar's perfect in one location may not be the best just fifty yards away. It's all relative and situational. Whatever makes your boat float.

I'm in my seventies and have my weight right where I want it. I wouldn't want to reorder something larger just because I couldn't stay away from the potato chips and ice cream.