Great video! Love the information on each layer.

Excellent snd informative.

Core Lightweight, Ambient hoody and dew point jacket give you a heck of a lot of options. I wore that in pouring rain, 20mph wind and 30 degree temps while hiking the AT last weekend. I use different pants based on temps, but if 40/50s I'll wear the mountain pant. If not much rain/snow, the jetstream is hard to beat as an outer. When temps get to 20/30s I'll move to Stratus bibs and jacket.

Loved this video! Not much of a Sitka guy, but really well done. I wish someone would do this for first lite!

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent suggestion on the Kelvin’s Active Jacket. I picked it up used this season and it’s an outstanding lightweight and warm mid layer.

@gearfool

5 ай бұрын

Right on!

Love Sitka don’t own any but this video would help me pick the right gear for sure 👍

@gearfool

10 ай бұрын

We appreciate your taking the time to provide a comment! We'll keep your mention in mind as we do future videos of this type.

Spent 1500ish this year on the full first lite catalyst and sanctuary 2.0 sets, kiln hoodie, wick crew, furnace long johns, merino hat and gator, merino gloves, hand muff, and lacrosse 1600g alphabury pros.

King XKG line gonna give Sitka and others a run for the money! Tremendous value and great line.

GREAT JOB ON THE VIDEO AND SET LOOK BRO.

@gearfool

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mikeohern5742

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, what’s the Sitka bundle package deal you can do? A promo code or something.@@gearfool

@gearfool

8 ай бұрын

Yes! If you use the code GEARFOOL10, you can receive 10% off your first order (select products, exclusions apply). Or give us a call at (435) 263-0207 for the most up-to-date sales any time!@@mikeohern5742

Good video!

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Eric! We're working on many more videos to come!

I can buy an Arctic Shield parka and bib coveralls and still have $600 left

Personally, I think the Thunderhead Pant/Jacket is the absolute must have setup. It’s fully waterproof rain gear with a brushed outer layer that keeps it quiet.Roughly $700. I just wore some Timberline pants on a hunt, it started raining and we got completely soaked to the skin. Anything beneath it can be budget, but for a single most important outer layer, has to be Thunderhead.

@gearfool

9 ай бұрын

This is a great point on the Thunderhead series. I personally love how quiet that gear is, and it is comfortable and warm in addition to being waterproof. I haven't spent much time hiking in it though--more sitting. How do you feel it holds up as an active piece of rain gear? ~Jake

@karlcofell6464

9 ай бұрын

@@gearfool if it’s not raining then I would strip down to a more light under layer. I personally wear the apex series for the under layer, which is very light and breathable. But if it’s raining or wet at all, you have to wear the Thunderhead otherwise your day is ruined.

@gearfool

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for insight,@@karlcofell6464!

My entire whitetail Sitka kit came out to $1900 on their system builder. That was base, mid, outer, hat, gloves, and neck gaiter.Basically if you have to have the best just save more money and buy all of it😆

@gearfool

8 ай бұрын

It really does add up quickly! But, the enhanced experiences when afield and memories made are indeed priceless at the same time. Thank you for the comment! Also, I agree, burritos are far better than tacos. - Forest

Heavyweight hoodie is legit

Dont forget the base layer so many people just talk about what pant or Jacket you should get but they all miss the base layer if you start there wrong nothing will make it up to it

Poncho review!!

The prices are absolutely ridiculous

What’s your experience with the ambient’s face fabric durability? I see a lot of mixed reviews on it. Is it holding up well for you?

@gearfool

8 ай бұрын

I've hunted with it a decent amount; it is a wildly comfortable piece, but I would say that face fabric stains a little more easily than some of my other pieces that fall in the active insulation category (like my Stone Glacier Cirque Lite Jacket). I've also experienced earlier pilling with it, despite being reasonably careful with avoiding harsh brush with the piece. I think the ambient works awesome as an insulation piece and is good as an outer layer IF you are in more open country. I'd be cautious in thick downfall with it. ~ Jake

@colinknight7827

8 ай бұрын

@@gearfool appreciate your reply and enjoy your reviews!

Missed the opportunity to be the ONLY video on KZread to show how the removable knee pads go in and out of the mountain pant. Almost but no cigar.

@gearfool

8 ай бұрын

Ha! I'll be sure and cover that next time! -Brady

It all boils down to what type of hunting you do, either geared towards elk out west or deer in the northeast. Are you a spot and stock or a treestand hunter. 2 very different styles of hunting and totally different means of sitka gear. What you are wearing, i wouldn't wear that for the stand.

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely not, like I said this kit was chosen for western big game hunting. Tree stand layering is a very different game! -Brady

I have an opportunity to get get a Kelvin Lite Hoody from a local company, as they run stock down of the older model. How does it stack up to the new Aerolite?

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

I honestly don't know, I haven't used the Kelvin Lite Hoody before sorry!

@martinsmallwood5581

5 ай бұрын

The Kelvin lite is a warmer piece than the Aerolite. The Aerolite is very, very lightweight material. I own both the Lite and Aerolite. The Kelvin Lite with just a Kuiu 120 LT Merino base keeps me fully warm in 30 degree Temps no issues. I can then put on a vest or an insulated mid layer from there if I need to. The Aerolite needs a mid layer plus a base layer in 20-40F IMO. The Lite with a good base layer and a shell like the dew point you would be shocked the type of environments you can stay warm and dry in. I wear either under a Dew Point when I need a shell. In pouring rain and cold I'm completely dry and warm.

For that season/climate, a bunch of cheap merino, a blizzard aerolite parka and bibs, gloves and hat. Done.

Ambient jacket is heavier, warmer, and more expensive than the hoody. You said the hoody was🍻

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

You are correct! My mistake, It's a shame you can't go in and edit KZread videos after they're live...

Are you saying “next to skin” with mid weight? Or use midweight as 2nd layer?

@gearfool

3 ай бұрын

I like to use the midweight as a next to skin layer, but it will also work overtop of a thinner base layer. It's a pretty versatile piece that I think a lot of people underuse. -Brady

Do one with Kuiu please

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

We're considering it!

Does the ambient perform better than the kelvin active?

@gearfool

10 ай бұрын

The Ambient provides a bit more warmth and versatility than compared to the Kelvin Active Hoody, in our opinion.

How does this guy not have 1 million subscribers? Lol

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

Haha hey we're working on it!

Stika is for the rich , fit guy. Good clothes but it does not fit me well.

What brand are your leather gloves?

@gearfool

8 ай бұрын

Ha! They're Wells Lamont Hydra Hyde, and they've been great.

Sicker and budget or like water and oil. they do not go together at all…. Seems like Kings has a lot of sales. That’s what I look for.

@gearfool

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely! We just started selling Kings in our store and love a lot of their products. We are running a Black Friday sale on them Nov. 23-28th on gearfool.com

Artic Shield $400.00

Spend a grand on quality wool. You can actually sit next to a campfire and not melt. Then pass it on to your children save them $1000

@Danefrak

Жыл бұрын

You must take good care of your garments

@TheMfmccarthy

Жыл бұрын

Any suggestions where? I feel like an Amish or Russian tailor would be the way to go

@fatsquirrel2554

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMfmccarthy sleeping Indian,grey wolf woolens,king of the mountain and filson makes great stuff only it’s not camouflage but they did make some in the past. eBay is a great way to find quality wool very slightly used.

@jonmeray713

Жыл бұрын

Unfounded nonsense. Why the fuck would it melt

@TheLiquidss

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheMfmccarthy i would suggest you take a look at Duckworth and/or armadillo Merino

If I have a spare thousand im going to reduce my mortgage and get a step nearer retirement. If I need clothes for hunting I'll get them from army surplus. It will cost ten times less and I'll still be warm and dry.

@brianloeffler2245

5 ай бұрын

Army surplus LMAO , you must be a gun hunter ,Bulky ,heavy and just plain uncomfortable. If you are a bow hunter and spend the better part of 4 months in a tree. How couldnt you justify spending a grand on something you love to do? And Like a 1000 dollars is going to ruin your retirement and that's what 1 flipping mortgage payment or half of a mortgage payment. If you are not willing to spend a grand why are you even watching this ? Just to give your unwanted opinion? You sound like biden saying crap that no one wants to hear !! Trump 2024

If I had $1000 to spend on Sitka, I would get like 1 sock

@gearfool

8 ай бұрын

🤣

If youre a veteran you can get a 40% discount. Still wouldnt buy sitka tho lol

I'd stay away from stika. Gortex is jumping price up. To use goretex you have to use there machines an use thier tags making price higher. Far better out there

All the poors in here thinking their cheap shit is the same 😂

@tristannagel3440

Жыл бұрын

What’s funnier is the guys that spend thousands of dollars on camo and still don’t kill shit 😂

@jonmeray713

Жыл бұрын

@@tristannagel3440 clothes dont make the hunter. Sitka is all about performance materials in shit weather. Get over it

key pieces........none

Sitka is way over rated and where did they come up with that ugly camo pattern.

@2017Toy

5 ай бұрын

It’s good stuff but there’s a lot of stuff just as good for about half of the price probably even less

Considering the price $1000 wont get you much.

Shitka… walk with their puffy in the direction of trees and they rip all by themselves.

@gearfool

7 ай бұрын

😂 Shoulda just bought Carhartt!

Are all the super premium brands removing guns from the pictures in their catalogs, or is it just Sitka? Talk about pissing on your leg and calling it rain. Guess they want to be the next North Face. In the meantime, they will gladly take your money for overpriced gear - even if you hunt with a gun.

@gearfool

6 ай бұрын

As of this morning, we counted a total of 4 firearms on the homepage of SITKAgear.com. What do you mean by removing guns from the pictures in their catalogs?

@zluttrell3365

6 ай бұрын

I'm referring to their recent mail catalog that arrived in my mailbox. Lots of bows though.

@gearfool

6 ай бұрын

@@zluttrell3365 We suppose that is a bit interesting. Thanks for the mention.

@brianloeffler2245

5 ай бұрын

​@@gearfoolThey must be a biden voter spreading nothing but lies !!

Great video. Personally I find the mountain pant to be useless. Things need to be environment specific. For early season the equinox pants with leg zips are 100% better and can be worn with zip off thermals on cold mornings. For late season the timberline pants are unequaled.

@gearfool

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. If you can afford it, having a specific setup for each hunt makes a big difference!

Anybody buying sitka can't think for themselves and is a follower. Enjoy wasting all that cash on nothing. I'll stick with MOSSYOAK original bottomland and base layers from the clearance rack at Marshalls. Bottomland is a proven, historical camo pattern, dirt cheap and readily available --cant say that for poser Sitka crap

I can get the same result with $60 at an op shop. And it'll all be made in Western countries.

@Danefrak

Жыл бұрын

Make a video I'm sure people would love to see that

@tomalophicon

Жыл бұрын

@Danefrak that would incredibly banal.

@Danefrak

Жыл бұрын

@@tomalophicon what

@tomalophicon

Жыл бұрын

@@Danefrak that would BE incredibly banal.

@Danefrak

Жыл бұрын

@@tomalophicon sure maybe in your opinion but I think there's always value in putting more good knowledge out there in a sea of bad info