I have a set of Sitka gear that I picked up early last fall, I was a little skeptical due to the price tag on the whole unit but after hearing some good things I went for it.
Well I can honestly say that the suite exceeded all of my expectations. My first hunt wearing the suite was a late season Idaho elk hunt. It was only 12 degrees when we started hiking and I had every piece on. After about a mile of going I started shedding layers, and then after stopping for a while to glass they started coming back on. My only recommendation which I was given and I had on that day is a base layer of Under Armor. I never got cold that day and found the pocket systems on the suite to be very useful.
Later in the year I also wore the suite in a tree stand in MO, not what the suite is intended for but I am not an avid whitetail hunter and wore the clothes I had. It was cold never took off any layers but I stayed warm.
Likes:
The layer system. Camo Pattern the Mothwing mountain pattern is one of the best and most versatile patterns that I have ever used. The pocket system, being able to access the inside layers without unzipping awesome. The vest, by far my favorite part of the suite, I have ordered one in a solid color because I like it so much. The Stocking cap, warm and comfortable.
Dislikes:
The Gloves, no good I have heard they changed them but the ones I got where no good. The base layer, OK but I think it is not close to comparable to Under Armor.
Overall:
My new favorite clothing to wear, the new rain suite is coming soon, and I think that I will be a long time Sitka customer; I would very Highly recommend it to any serious hunter who spends a lot of time hiking and hunting in harsh conditions..
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