Which sitka gear?

[Fmjag64]

Incinerator Bibs and Jacket are waaaaaaaarm!

[the dirty one]

I think you'll be happy with the stratus. It's the most versatile piece available right now. Fanatic is super nice, but you lose a lot of range with it. (Not wearing it above 40). I will say the fanatic hoody is my favorite piece of hunting gear I own.

The fanatic hoody is my favorite as well, I just got into the sitka game and I am running fanatic hoody, fanatic light bibs, fanatic light jacket and layering up under them. I plan on getting the fanatic set up next, just takes time and money.

[DRT]

I have the Fanatic bibs and jacket. 10 to 40 degrees it works well.
I have a Stratus and Fanatic vests as well. I have a good camo hoody (of another brand) that I layer under as needed and one of the vests depending on how cool, blind vs stand. My next purchase will be a Stratus jacket and bibs.

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[bradleymccaw]

Stratus line seems to work fine for texas conditions.

[Throwin Darts]

I think the Stratus line is the most versatile and probably best suited for Texas hunting.

I have waaaay too much of their stuff. I tell everyone that if you have one piece of Sitka get the Equinox Hoody. It is the piece of gear I grab the most and it is dead quiet for bowhunting.

Warm Weather
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Equinox Pants

Cool Weather
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Equinox Pants
Jacket - Equinox Hoody

Cold Weather
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Stratus Pants
Bottom Base - Merino Heavyweight Bottom
Jacket - Equinox Hoody under Stratus Jacket

Reeeal Cold
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Stratus Pants
Bottom Base - Merino Heavyweight Bottom
Jacket - Equinox Hoody under Stratus Jacket under Fanatic Vest

I'd also suggest the Stratus Beanie. Its great a blocking the wind. The Fanatic beanie is huge and makes you look like a Russian and is way too warm. I like the Fanatic Glove since it doesn't have finger tips on the index and thumb and you can shoot with it on.

If you aren't set on all Sitka, for your bottom base layer skip the Sitka Merino Heavyweight Bottom and get the FirstLite Kiln Zip Off Long John. Because they are zip off you can take them off without removing your boots. Just drop your pants, zip off the long johns, pull up your pants and you're on your way. That is really nice if you shoot something and you don't want to sweat while tracking or if it warms up after the morning hunt and you are going to do a little work on feeders or stands before going back to camp. Since I bought those FirstLite zip offs I stopped wearing the Sitka bottoms. I should probably sell them now that I think about it.

I also have the Sitka ESW for really hot weather. It is awesome but you would never use it as part of a layering system so I wouldn't buy it until you have all your layering system built out and then if you only wanted a shirt and pants that would be used when its real hot would I then get the ESW.

[sahunter]

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[Mini-x fan]

For waterfowl, I have both the Hudson Jacket and the bibs. This setup is extremely warm and also completely waterproof.

[txbowhunter08]

Do you have to got directly to Sitka website to get Veteran Discount.


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You have to create a pro account, and provide a proof. I took a picture of my retirement card. They have some awesome deals, 40 percent off. The problem with me is i have to have the large tall and they dont have any deals on that size

[txbowhunter08]

You might check that. Last I spoke to them they do not offer a military discount unless you do the LEO adventure membership.

I created a pro purchase account and provided my military retirement card and was approved.

[WapitiHunter]

You have to create a pro account, and provide a proof. I took a picture of my retirement card. They have some awesome deals, 40 percent off. The problem with me is i have to have the large tall and they dont have any deals on that size

Thanks, I did not think of copying retirement card, but I sent a redacted copy of DD-214 as per their instructions. Should be hearing back within a weeks time. Thank you!!!!!


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I think the Stratus line is the most versatile and probably best suited for Texas hunting.

I have waaaay too much of their stuff. I tell everyone that if you have one piece of Sitka get the Equinox Hoody. It is the piece of gear I grab the most and it is dead quiet for bowhunting.

Warm Weather
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Equinox Pants

Cool Weather
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Equinox Pants
Jacket - Equinox Hoody

Cold Weather
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Stratus Pants
Bottom Base - Merino Heavyweight Bottom
Jacket - Equinox Hoody under Stratus Jacket

Reeeal Cold
Top - Merino Lightweight Half Zip
Bottom - Stratus Pants
Bottom Base - Merino Heavyweight Bottom
Jacket - Equinox Hoody under Stratus Jacket under Fanatic Vest

I'd also suggest the Stratus Beanie. Its great a blocking the wind. The Fanatic beanie is huge and makes you look like a Russian and is way too warm. I like the Fanatic Glove since it doesn't have finger tips on the index and thumb and you can shoot with it on.

If you aren't set on all Sitka, for your bottom base layer skip the Sitka Merino Heavyweight Bottom and get the FirstLite Kiln Zip Off Long John. Because they are zip off you can take them off without removing your boots. Just drop your pants, zip off the long johns, pull up your pants and you're on your way. That is really nice if you shoot something and you don't want to sweat while tracking or if it warms up after the morning hunt and you are going to do a little work on feeders or stands before going back to camp. Since I bought those FirstLite zip offs I stopped wearing the Sitka bottoms. I should probably sell them now that I think about it.

I also have the Sitka ESW for really hot weather. It is awesome but you would never use it as part of a layering system so I wouldn't buy it until you have all your layering system built out and then if you only wanted a shirt and pants that would be used when its real hot would I then get the ESW.

If you decide to sell the SITKA bottoms, please let me know. Depending on size, I might be interested.

[MIHunter]

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