Skre has a ton of stuff in their outlet right now with really good prices. I own a lot of their stuff and really like it. Does run on the small side.

 

Thanks KM

 

I really like my Sitka Fanatic jacket, keeps me toasty as could be regardless of temp/wind combos. The Stratus is super nice as well and very versatile with different layering options. I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a “fanboy”, but I do own a lot of Sitka hunting clothing because it really is legit stuff. Gore-Tex is a lifesaver for me where I live.. it tends to get pretty damn windy in the fall/winter and that stuff is impenetrable.

 

I’ve got the Sitka Fanatic jacket and bibs and yes they would be a great choice.

 

Check out Huntworth line. Lots of good stuff for a bit more reasonable price than the big boys. I’ve gotten a number of items over the past year and have been very happy with them.

 

I like the scentlok fleece stuff. Don’t care about the carbon but I like the clothing. Fits good and is really quiet. Seems to hold up pretty well. If you catch a sale you can get a set for pretty cheap.

 

I’m a huge fan of the scentlok BE1 line. The stuff pricey but not completely out of control like some other brands. It’s does exactly as it should, and is quiet. I also like anything that has a tether port for the tree stand. The voyage is my go to for most of the season with either a t shirt under it or a hoodie. I definitely get my money out of that one. When it’s really cold the divergent steps up. Not kidding, I only wear a long sleeve t shirt under it and usually keep the sides unzipped until I start to feel a chill. Then I zip up and it feels like I’m sitting by a fire.

 

Check out Drake non typical, warm and super quiet.

 

I second the Scent Lok, just bought a new set this year cause my 15 year old set was getting worn out..
like above, do not care if it hides the smell more about the quailty

 

Pnuma Selkirk
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I was in need of wind blocking camo for the same reason......west Michigan is frequently windy and hunting season adds windchill to the lower temps. For Christmas '21 I got a set of Scent Lok Wind Brace that I wore several times last fall in early season and it worked well. I've never owned Sitka and on a whim bought a lightly used pair of Stratus Bibs earlier this week that are on the way. The Stratus set is windproof and supposed to be very versatile for layering across a range of temps, along with being windproof and silent. I will resell the set that doesn't win the competition this fall.

 

You’re going to love the GoreTex, it’s really surprisingly impressive.

 

The past few years bow hunting, I have found myself wearing my north face 4oz jacket more than any of my other camo brands.
Silent,warm with base layers and flash dry.
Only a $100 bucks new and go on sale all the time for $65 bucks .

 

Look at the code of silence line.

 

Sitka Stratus or Fanatic. Stratus is more versatile but not as warm when compared to the Fanatic. The wind stopper technology makes a huge difference IMO

 

this. Best there is.

 

Great advice all really appreciate the replies

 

This is how I look at it. I have some Sitka pants that I bought on sale, they are comfy as hell and stretchy in the right places and also tough as hell. (Basically had my nuts and thigh wrapped up in a strand of barbed wire I fell on when I slipped crossing the fence, me torn and bleeding, pants ****ing fine) I also have a pair of mossy oaks that are not as comfy but still decent camo. Buy what you can afford or want don’t let anyone tell you that you have to have x to be successful.

 

My Sitka Fanatic Lite jacket and Fanatic vest are the two best pieces of cold weather outerwear I own.

Bisch


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My Sitka Fanatic Lite jacket and Fanatic vest are the two best pieces of cold weather outerwear I own.

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This is great to hear. I have been looking at the Fanatic Lite Jacket and haven't pulled the trigger. Maybe it's time.

 

I tend to go against the grain here. But I'll describe my philosophy in case it helps.

If you walk and climb in the cold, then there is no outerwear system that you can walk and climb in that won't make you sweat but will also be enough to keep you warm. To combat this, people take their entire jacket off until they get to the stand. I think it makes more sense to have a fully modular system and just remove the insulating and windproof layers while retaining the protection and pockets of the outer jacket. Plus the mid-layers pack down much better than a full jacket.

I have worn, handled, and can afford high dollar clothing, and this is what I use up top (and I've never been more comfortable).

Wear base layer in. A light or mid weight depending upon conditions.

Over that, wear in (often unzipped) a quiet synthetic jacket that you like. This is my favorite. I like cheap because you can have > 1 and always have a clean one ready. Midwayusa brand goes on crazy sales and I've gotten these for $30 in the summer. They are made as well or better than Under Armour stuff and copy their materials and designs.

MidwayUSA Men's Stealth Softshell Jacket Realtree EDGE Large

The MidwayUSA Stealth Softshell Jacket helps you stay silent in the woods. Made of a polyester and spandex blend, laminated to a 176 GSM brushed tricot...

www.midwayusa.com

I walk in slightly cold (I want another layer when I first leave truck but don't put it on).

In my pack, I then carry some combo of the following in a compression stuff sack: Charles River windshirt, 800 fill goose down thin puffy vest (Eddie Bauer is favorite), and 800 fill goose down thin puffy jacket (again Eddie Bauer). All of this packs down to around the size of a football.

Once in the tree, I remove my exterior jacket and (in the coldest conditions where I've brought all the layers) put on vest then jacket and then windproof shirt and then exterior jacket back on.

This modular system exceeds the performance of anything I've ever tried. Altogether (all 4 pieces) are about what you'd pay for a single Sitka or similar jacket.

The off the shelf solutions from major makers are not as good as your own, customized system. The only time I spend big money is on waterproof stuff for in the rain and for the higher loft, better quality goose down stuff. Paying several 100 on a regular synthetic jacket doesn't make sense to me.

 

I've tried a bunch of brands on the cheap after finding them for resale on classifieds/marketplace: Kuiu, First Lite, Thlete, Cabelas, Under Armour. For stand hunting, Sitka absolutely meets the hype. Dead quiet and super warm.

 

Fleece. Color or brand doesn’t matter.


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I don't think you can find anything better in its class than the Sitka Stratus. It just so versatile and COMPLETELY WINDPROOF.

 

Scott 308,

Alright, we've all given our recommendations. Now you need to buy and try all of them and let us know which one was the best. By the time you get done with that, you will be ready for our pant/bib recommendations.

 

Really like the Sitka Stratus series, and also been researching asio brand seems to be some great stuff as well..

 

Badlands venture jacket is pretty legit.

 

Pnuma Waypoint for a midweight windproof suit. Most underrated brand out there. Lifetime warranty.

 

I've been wearing mostly Drake Nontypical lately for all of my bow hunting. I have a vest that I wear over a baselayer for early to mid season, and may wear a hoodie underneath if the weather is a little cooler. When the temps fall into the teens and 20's, I wear the vest over the baselayer or hoodie to the stand then put on my Jacket when I cool down. I stay comfortable and dry and wind proof. I have lighter weight pants and heavy weight pants, heavy vest, hoodie, light jacket, and heavy Jacket. Paired with a good set of base layers, I'm covered for all conditions for about the same price I paid for my Sitka Jacket and Bibs that I've only worn twice in 3 years. It's a good thing they were a gift.