My TOP 3 SITKA PIECES TO GET YOU STARTED: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqCWycGRiaSwY7Q.html

Great vid. Nicely laid out with purpose and reason. Cleared up a few questions I had

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really appreciate that! Always nice to hear good feedback on a video 👍. Have a good one buddy!

I have every piece in the elevated 2 white tail line Except the incinerator bibs and jacket. Hands down, best hunting gear I’ve worn in the last 30 years of bow hunting. Keeps me concealed Keep me warm. Keeps me in Treestand longer on those extreme cold hunts. I’d say I wear the Stratus bibs and jacket and Fanatic Hoody more than any other piece. I only wear the Fanatic bibs and jacket when temps are down in the low teens and below. I’m 5’10 210 lbs I wear size XL in everything Zero issues bow hunting

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯

Great video, will be my first season using sitka gear. Awesome stuff.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You’re going to love it 👍

I'm getting the fanatic hoodie and the fanatic jacket, won't be able to use untill next hunting season but thanks for showing me this show great video!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

No problem! Appreciate you watching 👍. Subscribe to see future videos.

Video gives you a better opinion on what to wear in certain temperatures better than the Sitka website, very informative video!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that and thanks for watching! Good luck this season and subscribe to see more, if you care to 👍. Have a good one!

Fanatic bibs and vest are life savers!! I found the incinerators to be a bit loud when I move on the stand

@dionysis84

4 жыл бұрын

Dumb ass? If you cant afford it, don't hate on people that can. I guarantee if you weren't such a jealous person and actually tried it you would be using it also. Keep wearing your Walmart special though.

Thank you for the awesome video! It had very good info, I appreciate it! And I’m sure you were sweaty profusely in that!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and yes, I was getting pretty warm 😄. Have a good one 👍

@trappingillinois6961

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You as well!

Good video dude. Answered a bunch of my questions

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate that and thanks for watching 👍

5' 9' 160lb have same setup love it. Fanatic jacket and inncinerator bib. In large fits great. .

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff for sure!

looks like you have some great stuff and are set for the season, great video brother

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! I am all set and not buying more. Haha. Hope all is well for you!

@CoffeyOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. All I got to do is buy my combo tag for deer

Thank you so much for this video.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

No problem and thank you for watching! Have a good one.

Glad i watched this. Im a western hunter and i have the heavyweight hoodie but that fanatic has some better features

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love the Fanatic. Thanks for watching!

Great job!!!

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, man!!

Thanks for the info! Also in Indiana. Just got a waterfowl setup I’m hoping will work for the little whitetail hunting I do.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍. I haven’t used the waterfowl stuff, but I’m positive it’s great like all the other Sitka stuff. Should be fine for deer hunting.

@FromFieldtoTable

4 жыл бұрын

HoosierHunter If I quit overthinking it and actually make my own KZread channel I’ll post a similar review! 😅

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

From Field to Table Do it!! First one is the hardest, then you learn from there.

Thanks for the vid, I liked it

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching! Thanks 👍

great video. Thanks.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that 👍. Have a good one!

Thanks for the video! Appreciate you putting in the time to share. Random question but where did you get your locker at to store all your gear? I have been looking for good place to store all my stuff. Thx again

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I randomly found that at Big Lots on sale. Been an awesome cabinet and I just installed some lighting to it.

Love my sitka gear. Could I live without it? Well yes, but it certainly makes life more enjoyable.

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! If you hunt a bunch and can buy it, get it...you will love it. If not, don’t.

@blacktailbowhunter0135

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter I hunt about 90 days out of the 107 day season that we have for big game. Definitely worth it for me. I still love my good old wool tho.

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

For sure buddy! I use my Sitka from about September until April or so. It keeps me warm at nights after deer season when I am coyote hunting. Using it about 7 months out of the year is worth it for me. Thanks for watching buddy!

@blacktailbowhunter0135

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter Thanks for putting out good content!

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

You are JACKED

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I try!

Great video, dude! What's the cabinet that's in the background? I need something like that...

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! I found that cabinet at Big Lots and it’s been perfect for some of my hunting gear and clothes.

Great video Hoosier! What size did you go with for the Fanatic gloves? Thanks!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I went with Large on the gloves. Appreciate you watching! Subscribe to see future videos 👍

I just purchased the fanatic jacket, fanatic lite bibs, midweight base layer, and fanatic hoody which will be my first pieces of the Sitka line. I live in NE Ohio and hunt alot of NE Ohio and NW Pennsylvania, and want to get a good mid-season system to add to the line. What are your thoughts on the Celsius line? Great video!!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I honestly haven’t used the Celsius line, yet but it is on my radar. I have done quite a bit of reading on it and think it will fit nicely with your current lineup. 👍

excellent review, mate. what size was the fanatic jacket?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Jackets is an XL. Thanks for watching.

I know I’m late to the video but i Just subscribed as an Indiana hunter myself. What boots are you running and how do you incorporate your orange when you have to wear it?

See i have what i feel plenty of layers for warmth i have the fanatic vest midi and equnoix but feel need to have windproof besides the vest stratus for less bulk cuz we both know wind has everything to do w everything mayb a pair of bibs since they go so high up on ya almost be like more up top 😕

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

You should be good to go if you have the Stratus set already. Couldn’t really tell if you were saying you do have Stratus or not?

HoosierHunter I am looking at getting the stratus jacket and pants. I was also debating between the stratus vest vs the fanatic vest. Your video helped that I saw you chose the fanatic vest instead of the stratus. My question is I am going with the 2xl in the stratus jacket, does the fanatic vest run larger? Should I get an xl in the fanatic vest? (Xl is my usual soze in most other clothing but the stratus xl jacket just seemed a little snug after considering I don’t like to be restricted and want to layer under it) your opinion would be greatly appreciated!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

If you typically wear an XL, I would go with the XL for the vest. I don’t feel like it runs large in size. Good luck and hopefully it works out for you.

Thinking about buying stika but they are very expensive. Back a few years ago when I was a Driver/garbage picker, I picked up a orange mossy oak jacket at walmart for work. ill tell you I stayed 100% warm and dry everyday. Think I paid about $40/$60 for it.. cant recall the exact price.

@-lovefromnh

2 жыл бұрын

Have you caved yet and picked up some Sitka gear? I splurged and got mine last year. Worth every cent! I also picked up some gear from Huntworth. I use my Huntworth gear for turkey hunting and early season whitetail. The quality of Huntworth is top of the line for cheaper gear but doesn't compare to Sitka. Whatever you can afford. I use those two. Good luck out there!

Do you think the Tool Bucket would be a good day pack option even if I’m not carrying a climbing stand? These days I’m either in a ladder stand, elevated or ground blind. Thanks for your help.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Carpenter I’m a big fan of it just because of my filming gear and always being in a tree stand. I still think it would be just fine for what you’re using it for but will get the full affect out of a stand.

I was debating exchanging the stratus jacket LT to XLT, although i wear everything else in LT. I am 6'-5" about 200lbs and the LT fits fine over my base layers with the fanatic hoodie, but there is zero room for additional layering beyond that (ie equinox hoodie or midi jacket). Interesting to see you went with a large fanatic vest though, do you wish you went with XL to fit over the stratus jacket or do you think that is a good combination the way you have it?

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

It’s worked out really well for me. I just like my vests being a little more snug fitting and that setup works well for me.

Sitka is expensive but you pay for quality. Great clothing

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Sure is. Thanks for watching.

You may have already answered this. You spoke briefly on the base layers, but do u have a problem with sweating in the base layers? Also to they wick quickly and help you stay warm. I have been seriously contemplating spending the money on the base layers. I am tired of walking deep in the woods and freezing because I have been sweating. Thanks brother great video !

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

No, as long as I do it right, I don't have any problem sweating. I dress as light as possible on my walks in. They do a great job of wicking away the sweat if I do get too hot on the hike in. I have been happy with using these over the last several years. Dress light on the walk in, take some breaks and use these with confidence. Appreciate you watching buddy!

@fatalfunneloutdoors1632

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter thanks man I appreciate it.

Ya it’s great if you have $2000 to spent on clothes. I guess it’s a good way not to over eat.

To each their own but I can't wrap my head around how your setup is any better than cheaper camo. I also live in indiana. I sit on a 5 gallon bucket under a tree and have worn army surplus camo or solid earth tone clothes (cargo pants, wool anorak, etc). Deer can't tell the difference between what you wear and what I wear.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely not for everybody. I have killed deer in solids and in camo but that's not one of the reasons I choose Sitka.

@trophyhusbanddiaries2805

3 жыл бұрын

People don’t seem to understand that we don’t pay high dollar for the pattern we pay for the comfort and durability that set will likely last him the rest of his life and one thin layer is warmer and less restrictive then the cheaper brands

@madmartigan8774

3 жыл бұрын

@@trophyhusbanddiaries2805 I work out doors for a living, year round. Temps regularly hit single digits and negative temps in the winter and I wear cotton. It's worked for 17 years and I've yet to get frost bite or hypothermia. I don't find it restricting at all. Deer hunting is far less taxing than work. So my comment stands. Like I said though. To each their own.

Thanks! Nice content. What boots do you use?

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate ya! I got tired of using thick winter boots so I pretty much use my Salomon Quest 4D’s for all seasons. I just take book blankets with me for colder hunts. I don’t like big bulky boots when trying to be quiet in the woods.

@northofdetroitoutdoors7404

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter thanks! New sub!

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

@@northofdetroitoutdoors7404 really appreciate that buddy! Thanks!

How about boots and socks, what do you use throughout the season: early, mid, late?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any Sitka boots so I left that part out 😄. I wear Irish Setter Vaprtrek’s in early season and Lacrosse Alphaburly’s in late season. Merino socks year round 👍

I’m trying to decide between the incinerator jacket and bibs or the fanatic set. I’m in Montana and it can get in the single digits or negatives even towards the end of the season, which one do you think would be the better set?

@HoosierHunter

Жыл бұрын

I use Incinerator Bibs and Fanatic Jacket. Works good for me. Didn’t want the Fanatic material on my legs die to burs around here.

I liked your review I gave it a 👍🏼 but I wish you would have gave us an estimated price of what all that cost you. I know u said u didn’t buy that all at once but to give us an idea

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, bought it all over a period of time and didn’t pay full price for a single piece so hard to say.

What kind of durability is going on with the incinerator bibs. I want the jacket, but I need durability. I'm less worried about the jacket, as I would only need it on stand.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

No issues at all. If I am wearing them while walking in, it is on quite paths that I have setup for my tree stands. If I am carrying the Lone Wolf on my back with all my camera gear, I pack these in and put them on in the stand. Too hot to walk in with all that weight.

Im 5'10" about 210-215lbs normally wear a size large in all my clothing. What size do you wear on the fanatic jacket plus fanatic bibs? Would you recommend going 1 size up on the outter layer for layering underneath?

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

I only have the Fanatic Jacket and I would go with XL if I were you. I started with L and sent it back for XL. I wear a L in Incinerator Bibs.

Thank you again. What is your foot protective gear like? I’m in between alphabury pros and muck artic. You mentioned the base core layers. Smart wool has a 150 and 250 systems. Will that be the same but in EVII?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use the Irish Setter Vaprtreks and then when it gets colder I use the Alphabury Pros. Yes, those should be very similar 👍

@bimdynamics6406

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@hunterfarley937

4 жыл бұрын

I have the alphaburly pros and don't like them very much. They are really warm but super heavy. My dad has the muck Woody Max boots and loves them!

@nemideergoon1844

4 жыл бұрын

Alphas aren't warm below 30 and on stand.

You for got the boots lol

What part of Indiana? I'm from Fort Wayne. Will subscribe!

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! West of Bloomington about 50 miles.

The complete system

What temperatures are you using the stratus with the fanatic vest? And how does it work on the out side vs the inside? I’m debating between Celsius midi or fanatic vest for my stratus jacket

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on the wind. I would say mainly in the 30’s. Anything lower than that and I wear my Fanatic Jacket.

@mikeg6918

4 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter The only sitka gear I have is early season and equinox and apex pants. I am looking to get more clothing but for the rut and colder temperatures. I hunt mostly in Georgia. It Is usually 30s-40s average cool temps but it can get into the 20s. What do you recommend?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I would say for those temps, you would be happy with the Stratus set. It’s real versatile with some decent base layers. You could alway add in the Fanatic Vest later of needed but should be good with some good base layers.

I also wear a large in majority of Sitka gear, I plan on getting the fantatic set, would you recommend bumping up to an extra large for the fanatic for layering purposes?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would. It adds just a little more flexibility for a piece or two under it, if needed. Appreciate you watching and subscribe to see future vids 👍

@Matthewdennis1

4 жыл бұрын

HoosierHunter thank you, should I stay with a large bib and just go with an extra large jacket? forgot to ask in previous comment, also great videos thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Dennis thanks! I went with L in bibs and XL in the jacket. Works great for me.

@kevinmcqueen9068

4 жыл бұрын

@Pitt Burgh While I certainly agree that the Sitka brand is expensive, the truth is that it works extremely well from the standpoint of design by keeping you warm all day without being super bulky - nice system to have when you are moving around during the hunt! I will use this analogy as well - its like shooting all day with a Beretta a400 extreme shotgun versus an inexpensive shotgun, they both will bring down the game but with the Beretta having a huge recoil reduction this gives you a much different & enjoyable experience! Buy the Sitka gear on sale after the season and buy the best gear that you can afford - like everything in life, some things are just better not necessarily a rip-off!!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

💯. Didn’t pay full price for one piece of my Sitka Gear.

What pattern is that, and with that do you hunt woods or field? I’m in woods in southern Indiana trying to decide which pattern to go with

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

It’s EVII. I hunt in the woods 95% of the time.

@descgr

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Could you use this for waterfowl as well?

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you sure could.

what brand cabinet is that i would like to get something like this for my garage any help or direction were to look thanks much for the sitka gear review

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I bought this on sale at Big Lots. Not sure if you have one of those around you or not? Good luck 👍. Subscribe to the channel to see more!

I find that with Morino base layers, when I sweat, they get wet and don't dry out for hours. Do they make a wicking base layer?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

The Merino Wool is naturally moisture wicking so that is what I use. It does a good job for me.

@paulcrave3112

4 жыл бұрын

HoosierHunter I find that Morino wool absorbs moisture rather than wicking it.

🙌

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘

Getting my gear setup and I am in between the fanatic hoodie and the equinox hoodie. Any reason to get the fanatic over the equinox? I want it as a mid layer to walk to the location for the incinerator bibs and the fanatic with a Merino wool baselayer.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Well, I absolutely love the Fanatic and use it on every hunt, but I also want the Equinox as well. I have never worn the Equinox, so I can’t give you a fair comparison but can tell you you would like the Fanatic.

@bimdynamics6406

4 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter I tried the fanatic hoodie and liked it. It reminds me of the core hoodie on steroids. I also have the fanatic lite suite bibs and jacket and really love it for mid season. But for late season I got the incinerator bibs and the fanatic jacket. Love the combination but to walk and hang the saddle and the sticks I need a mid weight. The equinox seems like it has the same material as in the lite, good Sitka quality but feels like it's lacking on the features of the fanatic hoodie. Feel like ordering it to test it out.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

BIM Dynamics in late season I wear the Incinerator Bibs in with the legs unzipped and usually just have a Merino base layer on up top or at most, the Fanatic Hoody over the Merino base layer that way I don’t sweat too bad.

@bimdynamics6406

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. I appreciate your help and suggestion on the gear.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

BIM Dynamics no problem man 👍

Boiler up am I right?

Do you use the Sitka system for rifle hunting as well? Like ground hunting?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Sure do. I also wear it during real cold temps while coyote hunting.

@Matthewdennis1

4 жыл бұрын

HoosierHunter thank you for the reply, I wasn’t sure if the optifade would work well with ground hunting during rifle season as I know it was mainly made for up in a tree stand

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Dennis no problem! It does well for me as it really does blend in well with all the dead vegetation around during those winter months.

@Matthewdennis1

4 жыл бұрын

HoosierHunter awesome that saves me from having to buy any of the subalpine stuff I want something I can use all season

Boi that’s a 3k pile right there

@melvinsacromentoe

4 жыл бұрын

Sitka designs everything so well

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, full price it would be. Good stuff 👍

What do you carry in your pack and to eat?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy. If you subscribe to my channel and look at some of my other videos, I go through everything I put in my pack. I usually keep it simple with lunch meat sandwiches, beef jerky and water 👍

What's your weight to help me decide sz? Thanks

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

That parts a minute into the video. 220lbs 👍

HoosierHunter Also, do you know why all the fanatic stuff has the diagonal zipper? Is it just for the hand muff or is there another functional reason?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

It’s for the hand muff and they claim it gets the zipper out of your way better and off the middle of your neck. Incan kind of see that or notice that but it’s not a big bonus/advantage.

@Ramzey44

4 жыл бұрын

HoosierHunter yea I mean it’s a unique design, seems like it would take some gettin used to, probably pretty weird at first haha. Thanks for the reply man!

What is the strap on the back of the overalls for?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

You can roll the bibs up real tight and that strap has a male end that clips into a female end so you can pack them in to your stand easily.

That big pile of all the clothing right at the beginning (not including the backpack) how much for all that....ballpark?

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe $1,600. Complete guess. I really have no idea.

@blaineedwards8078

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter That sounds about right. I am pretty familiar with Cabela prices and based off that, the figure I came up with right as I was first watching your clip was $1,500. Which, when you think about the excellent quality, the longevity in holding up to wear and tear, the amount of applicable seasons of use over the years (this system could apply to most North American big game) and for the substantial number of items in your particular collection, $1,600 is really not that bad and can be considered a decent investment. Happy New Year, bro. I just subbed, so keep the great videos coming!

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaineedwards8078 yep, I have compiled this over several years and don't regret any of it. I use a lot of it through colder months too. Going to coyote hunt tonight and will be using quite a bit of it. I get tons of use out of all my Sitka gear and it's going to last me a great while!

What size is your vest?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I went with a Large.

Is that elevated II?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

Are u sponsored by them or is this all stuff you’ve gathered over a few years?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I was!! It has taken me about 3 years to get this and just watching for sales and good discounts.

Is the fanatic hoody a good for 60 degrees

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is. Very versatile.

@TheDillonhofer44

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter thanks for the reply. Been looking at there stuff need new early season suit but also want for late season layer. In illionis

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

It’s my most used piece, for sure. Lots of uses.

Do you use any kind of scent control on your Sitka gear?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I just run my through a cycle of ozone. I don’t use any kind of sprays or scent cover, typically.

@Matthewdennis1

4 жыл бұрын

HoosierHunter thank you for the reply, what about a scent free laundry detergent? Any specific kind you recommend?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Dennis no problem. I like Hunter Specialties and Dead Down Wind. Be sure to subscribe to see future videos 👍

@-lovefromnh

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matthewdennis1 I use a cheap regular scent free detergent that works great. I actually got the idea from John Eberhart.

dam bro did you win the lottery ?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I wish! Paid no more than 65% of retail for any of this. But would more than likely pay full Sitka prices for it all...because it’s great!

@hammercg59vet70

4 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter may I ask where from ?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

@@hammercg59vet70 LEOadventures

@hammercg59vet70

4 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter well that don't do me any good. i'm a veteran working part time.

The stuff is severely overpriced. Mostly made of polyester and spandex just like the stuff from Walmart. Also likely made in the same sweat shops in China. Look it up. You were sold on the marketing and the "system". Literally still layering just like before. Traditional bow hunting podcast has a video on why buy hunting clothes from Walmart. It has very valid points. After some research you will understand that you are swept up in the marketing and then try to justify way overspending on the same materials you get from Walmart. It's called conformation bias. Example; KUIU 93% polyester 7% spandex hoodie is $80. Gilden brand 93% polyester 7% spandex hoodie $12. Paying for the fancy name. Plenty of cups out there that do what a Yeti does, but people want or need that name on the side. It's Gucci Camo. That being said, great video and thorough review. Well presented.

@Wiscobowhunt

2 жыл бұрын

I like my Sitka, theirs alittle more to it than you think. But to each their own.

@kaosactual1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wiscobowhunt That's the thing. If you believe their million dollar marketing team then sure there is more to it. I'm not saying it's bad or against it. I'm saying it is overpriced. Literally the same things are out there made of the same materials for a fraction of the price. The reason being is it doesn't have Sitka printed or stitched to it. Just like a Yeti. Plenty of cups out there does what a yeti does at a fraction of the cost. But these companies know with the right marketing and "influencers" behind their product people will pay any price. It's just over priced. I like to use my old military gear. Any decent surplus store you can find top rate base layers, mid weight and water proof camo. And will be HUNDREDS less than Shitka.

What is your favorite piece of Sitka Gear or the piece you want to try the most?

@johnalkire464

4 жыл бұрын

My current favorite is the Kelvin Active Jacket. I hunt in Indiana in the Parke County area and the jacket is great through the entire season. Breathes well and stays very warm as a layer piece. Great video, keep them coming

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I have looked at the Kelvin pretty hard, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Really like the looks of it and the Celsius Midi. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@ChipsOutdoorChannel

4 жыл бұрын

I think I'd want to try the mid-season or late season clothes the most...probably the Incinerator jacket.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I still want to try that jacket as well since I like the Incinerator Bibs so well. I'm happy with the Fanatic Jacket too though.

@syahrmarkt

4 жыл бұрын

I would say the fanatic hoody is my most versatile piece and favorite. Recently picked up the new equinox hoody I’m looking forward to try out this year as well.

What is ur height and weight?

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

5’10” - 215lbs

lol all i could think about was man, thats a lot of money being thrown on the floor! LOL

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Doesn't mean anything until I see it in an environment !! ??

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

I wear it on every hunt!! I love it! Me wearing it in an environment where I am warm, doesn’t mean you will be warm with my same layering in that environment! Each person is different! Can’t help ya there.

Lol did you marry sitka’s owner’s daughter haha. Just messin around but I know you didn’t pay full price, no way anybody unsponsored could justify all that Sitka to their wife lol. Where’d you find all that gear discounted?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Haha!! Good stuff man! None of it was even close to full price. All was 40-50% off. LEOadventures is how I got all of mine.

@paulcrave9149

4 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter What's LEOadventures?

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Crave company that provides discounts for public service. You’ll have to read and see if you qualify.

Maybe it's just me but Sitka's polygene does not work for me. I prefer wool base layers otherwise I stink before I get to my to my treestand. Your set up is extremely expensive (too expensive). I am a fellow Hoosier at the North end of the State (not sure where you are). Also got burrs to worry about. Most people think that they need to spend a bunch for deer hunting. Military surpplus pants and jacket work if you want camo. From my experience that high end stuff ain't worth the price, I still get cold with that fancy stuff and I keep going back to my broke in Carhartts when it gets cold (for late November, December and January it's just as quite as that fanatic fleece). Tried that fanatic stuff last winter sent it back it ain't warm enough, I think it needed a hoody (might help). Sure without camo you don't have that 'cool' factor. That neck gaiter (had it gave it to a friend and he gave it back said it was worthless) would be better if it had windstopper. Cut the top of Carhartt hat and use that works better much cheaper. That gtx incenerator hat ain't warm with its berber fleece ( I know had it gave it away). My Carhartt stocking cap is way better. Wool base layer, cotton shirt and fleece lined pants, down jacket and a fleece pullover top will get you to mid 30s. Add Carhartt bibs and coat to get down to 0. For Western hunting Sitka and other mountain hunting companies make decent gear for deer hunting it's overrated and over priced.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Wilder I love it all and it works for me. To each their own. I didn’t pay full price for any piece by a long shot. Almost all 40-50% of full cost. Great stuff!! 👍

@aaronwilder9992

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you didn't pay full price for stuff. 👍👍 If you're satisfied with it then I guess it's worth it to to you. I would be less critical of the stuff if it wasn't made in China for the price that they charge. I mean if I am paying for an item made in China I expect to pay a whole lot less not more. But to each their own. I just hate to see people blow their hard earned money on stuff when there are cheaper options available. I got a few things for Western hunting from Sitka heavily discounted (non camo so I can wear it every day). And for what I paid I am happy with it. Picked up the Jetstream jacket and a Puffy jacket for $75, I think that is closer to a fair price for those items. 👍 It's opening day tomorrow best of luck and happy hunting!

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

You too buddy! I want to get some of the solid color stuff as well so I can wear it every day or whenever. I am going to Alaska next fall to hunt so might get a few different pieces for that. Good luck!!

Why am I seeing just a pair of hands and part of a face floating?

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Always hiding!

Excellent video. Sitka, huh? If I knew then what I know now, I would never have bought the incinerator jacket. Nothing in that jacket is worth $600. I've worn it twice and wish I could get rid of it! I'm 5' 7 at 155 pounds. Think I the medium would be perfect...NOT! Thing is to short even for me! Sleeve are to tight and most of the down shifts to the top of the arms leaving cold spots on the other side. $600. Oiy Vay! Next the jacket makes all kinds of unnatural noses when brush rubs against it! And it is only a walking sleeping bag when you are walking. Things I like: It is waterproof and of course windproof and it is relatively light weight. Don't buy into the sitka marketing scam. Their claims on this jacket, exaggerated to say the least. And customer service, you are SOL if you hate the it and want to return it. You only can if it's brand new so how the hell are you going to find out if it works? Sorry. Thanks for the $600. Have a nice life.

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could try and trade someone for the Fanatic. You would take a little loss but I bet you would like it better!

Are you sponsored by stika if you should be

@HoosierHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish! Just enjoy talking about gear that I believe in but no, I’m not.

@monkeyman9118

4 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter man im goona find there email i

In my opinion, I think SITKA gear is overpriced plain and simple. They’re more or less popular because it’s trendy to have it. I’ve had hunting gear that was half the price of a SITKA outfit and I’ve had it for over a decade still is holding up very well. The trick for durability is to not wear your hunting gear when you’re not hunting. Spending $2500 - $5000 on hunting clothing to me seems very excessive and not needed. If you want to spend that kind of money go for it. However, there are other brands that have a great quality, warmth, & durability that SITKA promises.

What's that 10 grand worth 🤣

Worth it? No in my book

@HoosierHunter

Жыл бұрын

Different books we have!

Not worth it at all in my opinion but to each is own.

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Not for everyone

Made in China? Nope I’ll find something else.

@HoosierHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Cool

Don't say it's worth it, it's way overpriced. Why are people happy about overpaying?? No wonder everything keeps going up and up and up.

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

I can say what I want on MY channel! I didn't pay full price for any piece I own. My channel and my thoughts.

@zzz7zzz9

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoosierHunter you know what i'm meaning. I'm not trying to tell you what to do on your channel. Camo, in general, is overpriced, especially sitka and kuiu. $600 for pants??? Are you sponsored by them? I'm guessing you get something, for giving them advertising.

@HoosierHunter

3 жыл бұрын

I respect the civil reply. I do agree that some items are overpriced, but I think a lot don’t take into account they have never used the items or the amount of time they will use the items. Also, 100%, I am in no way sponsored by Sitka or get money from them by making videos on them. This just comes from subscribers asking for videos on various setups and what camo I use. I spend a ton of time hunting and in came each and every year. It’s worth it to me and again never paid full price for any piece.