If you are sitting all day, the Fanatic set at those temps is fine. If you are moving or have a long trek to you hunting location you will be sweating like a fat kid in the attic.

I wear my Fanatic set at all temps below 35. My Stratus set takes me down to 35.

 

If you are sitting all day, the Fanatic set at those temps is fine. If you are moving or have a long trek to you hunting location you will be sweating like a fat kid in the attic.

I wear my Fanatic set at all temps below 35. My Stratus set takes me down to 35.

So would my Sitka set be way to warm for those temps ???

 

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I am hear there is going to be Snow I guess for the weekend I think for bear camp. So is it worth me wearing my Sitka fanatic stuff or do you recommend me going a tad bit lighter or would the Sitka System be way to heavy and warm for those temps ???

 

I think you would roast in a Fanatic set in the 40s, unless the wind is rippin then low 40s I guess would be ok.

 

;et me i guess theyre calling for a possible light snow but i just wanted to jump on here and get answers
to see what i should do i know for a fact ill be on the watch for bear and not driving so just wanded to get peoples responses to see and give me some reccommendations on what to do here thank you for your help

 

What other options do you have? My answer would depend on that and wind and cold predictions. I got warm in my solitude set this past weekend whenever temp was above 45 and that’s significantly less insulated than your fanatic.

 

So dress lighter is what your saying ???

 

Why not just bring it. You can vacuum seal it so it packs nice and small and at least you HAVE it in case you need it. If you don't great but if you do......hmmmm warm

 

A lot of it depends on where you are from and what you are used to. I live in west Texas and 40* is frigid to me. I wear my fanatic vest a lot when it gets to 40 or below. Ppl from up north think I'm crazy.

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I don’t use the fanatic bibs because I’m fine with stratus pants and first lite furnace base under them when it gets to around freezing. Once I slip on the furnace base is the same time I bust out the fanatic jacket. I do run warm though

 

so is my best option to go lite ???

 

@ those temps you'll roast in a fanatic, a Stratus Jacket would work great, has wind blocker also. But if you get cold easily it might work for you. Both are great jackets.

 

The one thing that I know for certainty....if you are cold, your hunt will be miserable.

I would rather be over-dressed than under-dressed. You can always take cloths off to get cooler.

 

I have both and the stratus with layers is good to low 30's for me
Below that it's the heavier stuff

 

My combo is sitka base, fanatic hoodie, stratus coat, fanatic vest on the pack.

The fanatic coat is like 15 to 20 degrees for me

 

Don’t wear my Fanatic set until it’s below 30. And wear very little under it

 

I can lay down in the snow in the teens and fall asleep in the Incinerator bib and coat. The fanatic seems to work good below freezing and the Stratus is best in 40-50 if you are holding still.

 

Everyone is different. Iam in my 60’s and need a little more warmth than I did in my 30 & 40’s. Make sure you have enough to stay comfortable. You can always take a layer off

 

40 and below I'm tossing the bibs on. My legs get cold super easy.

 

So I recently just picked up a bunch of outfits from Sitka. Picked up early and mid season setups as well as the Fanatic Jacket to add on top for later season. I'm not rich by any means, but I did some work for Sitka Corporate so they hooked me up with a nice discount. 11/11 I was the last time I was out in IL. It was about 40* and all I was wearing was the Traverse pants, the Fanatic Hoodie, and I had the Stratus jacket just in case it got cold but didn't end up needing it. Even here in Illinois if it was in the low 30s I think that the Stratus pants, Fanatic Hoodie, and Fanatic jacket would be fine. The Fanatic jacket is REALLY warm, so I wouldn't even wear that unless it's late season and 30 or below

 

What base layers are you wearing under your outerwear, mid-layer? The guys that say it's too hot are you wearing nothing under it? As expensive as Sitka is they would have a better "guide" for a temp. range. I know it varies between people etc. and I think humidity plays a big part too.

 

so it kind of depends the traverse pants are really light and great for early season and part of Oct/nov but once it starts dipping below 40, you’ll either wanna step up to the stratus pants or where Marino wool base layer. The stratus series by itself is probably OK for 30s and 40s, but this will also depend on your tolerance to cold in the midwest I’m pretty used to below zero temperatures and run hot as it is

 

I wear the fanatic bibs and jacket all the time between 30-40 degrees. No need to for a bunch of layering that way.

 

I don't break my Fanatic jacket out until it is below freezing. It is too warm for me otherwise.

About a week ago it was 25* when I left the truck at 4:00AM. I walked in wearing only a midweight merino on top. Once I got settled in the tree I put my Fanatic Jacket on and had to keep it halfway unzipped, I was roasting. Humidity was really low and wind was minor.

 

My Sitka gear runs from lightweight early season thru Stratus for temps to the upper 20's with good base layering. I have a Fanatic vest and picked up a pair of Incinerator bibs for late season.....that have yet to be in the woods. It was been unseasonably warm this fall, but we just got a cold snap and woke up to some wet sloppy snow overnight. I would not wear Fanatic to hike, but it should be good for 30's amd below.

 

I think a lot of it depends on other aspects of the hunt other than temp. I try to get away from any bulk at all so I've invested in my mid layers. I have the Pnuma heated layers (pants and shirt) for tree stand hunting. If I'm in your shoes, at 30-40 degrees, I'm looking at how far I have to walk (I'll walk in wearing base layers and pack my Fanatic set), what the wind is like, dampness (damp at that temp makes it colder), and how long I'm planning to be out. Like I said, I like a lot less bulk, so I'll pack in a heavier suit to have less clothing on if that makes sense. To answer your question, if it is snowing and damp then yes, I'm wearing the Fanatic with just the heated base layers and feel like I could be out all day. If I'm only looking at 3 or 4 hours and have a long walk, I'm probably using the Stratus with the heated base layers and a fleece mid layer.

Edit: if I'm in the mountains and covering some miles, then I'm not touching that Fanatic or those Pnuma layers with a ten foot pole.

 

I’ll be up there with you chasing bear as well and here’s my thoughts. I know what you paid for your gear as I have the same clothing. If you are truly hunting in prime bear habitat it’s gonna be too much and it’s gonna be hard on it. I wear my Sitka in my treestand and that’s about it. If you are one of the 13 percent of hunters who harvest a black bear in Pa most likely you have a heck of a drag ahead of you, doing that in fanatic gear they will be dragging you and your bear out. Good luck friend

 

That's exactly why I keep a Sitka mountain jacket and pants in the truck. Recovery in fanatic gear would get a bit toasty!

 

Great point....can't wear my stratus at mid 20s, even with layers....that's when the fanatic or one of my body suits come out (Heater Body Suit or Arctic Shield Body Suit)