Never used it but I’ve had my hands on the shirt and pants, it seems well made but can’t speak for the actual use of them.

 

insect shield treatment is the real deal, I had them treat my other sitka gear I already owned. Guard is OK but too thin for my liking...for hot weather it's perfect though

 

Yep, here in Ga we grow chiggers and ticks. Used the set all last year during turkey season and early whitetail season. Found no ticks on me and had no chigger bites.

 

I bought the hoodie last summer. I didn’t use it much due to cooler temperatures. I bought it mainly for warm hunts. When I did wear it I really did like how thin the material was and how breathable it was.

 

Awesome sounds like the real deal!!!! Gonna have to try some

 

I bought a set of the pants for Bear and Turkey hunting but haven't worn them yet? I'll let you know Scott.

 

I own the hoody only but really dig it! I’m sure the pants are great too, I just wasn’t sure about the durability of them and still have yet to get my hands on a pair. I just love the fact that I no longer come home from summer scouting with 200 mosquito bites on my back.

 

I have the hoody and it certainly works for mosquitos and ticks

 

Thanks guys I’m ordering a set for my son for Turkey season in Md

 

I realize this is an older thread, but is it basically a core lightweight with the insect shield? Or lighter/heavier material?

 

Equinox Guard has a thin inner liner to act as a bug shield, outsider tucks over your boot shoes and the inner liner you pull your socks over. I’ve never had any issues regarding bugs while wearing my EG’s.

Durability and breathability are there, too. I own several pairs and landscape professionally in Equinox Guards, Kuiu Tiburons, Wrangler ATG’s and Carhart pants.
Overall the Sitka EG are my favorite, followed by Kuiu Tiburons, then Carhart’s with Wrangler ATG’s at the end of the pack.

I have crawled through blue rug juniper beds that were 3-4’ in height, removing briars for 6 hours and the Sitka EG’s didn’t rip, tear or even pull. They’re significantly more durable than I anticipated.

 

Is it as lightweight as the lightweight core line?

 

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!

 

Be aware that the pants are a different material than top. The pants are thicker and more substantial while the top is very thin and stretchy. Both are comfortable and seemed to be effective. At least I didn’t find any ticks on me during turkey season this spring.

 

the insect shield treatment they have is VERY effective!