Folks can say what they want about Sitka. I grew up hunting in cheap boots and Walmart camo. Yes, I was more than able to kill deer in it, but I experienced a lot of discomfort from the cold and heat as well. This past season, I decided to invest in Lacrosse, Sitka, and a few pieces from Badlands. For an avid bow hunter, I can hands down say that it is incredible gear, and has made my hunting experience much better. Take the time to shop around, and you can find substantial discounts on their products. Just my opinion though.

Chris you may or may not read this ,but I gotta say man you are the reason i got back into bow hunting. I had tommy john surgery and destroyed my elbow. After surgery i pretty much gave up on drawing back a bow. Started watching your channel and missed doing it. So I started shooting bows and found the pse evlove cams. Being extra difficult to draw a bow and even more difficult to hold one back I loved the 90% left off of the cams really feels gotta take my first buck with it last year. I can honestly say living in iowa and not deer hunting is kind of odd here. But thanks to you and your channel I will admit you are the man that made me get back into keep up the good work. Happy hunting this year since you dont need luck when you shoot as well as you. Thank you!!!!

I’m 56 and started hunting when I was 6 with my dad and family. We hunted from squirrel season to the end of rabbit season. August to march. I have spent thousands on crap hunting clothes. After starting to elk hunt out west several years ago I realized Walmart clothes were not going to cut it. After researching and trying things from the big 3 I settled on Sitka. Fit, comfort, quality and function is worth every penny. I now probably own around 25 different articles of Sitka in subalpine and EV2 and will never own or need anything else. It’s a investment and if you are a young person, invest and be done.

Thanks for all the information in this video! I recently bought my first Sitka products. I went with Fanatic Jacket, Bibs, and Hoodie. Was thinking the same way you mentioned here about using the Fanatic bibs with lighter layers up top when it’s not too cold. So while I was thinking that, the Black Friday sales started so I grabbed a Stratus jacket too. I have a lot of base layer stuff already so I guess next piece will be Stratus pants. Thanks again for the video, it seems my thinking was along the right lines according to everything you said. Hope you have a good rest of the season!

Thanks Chris, as always quality video very informative. I started my Sitka collection last year and love it, but lost 60lbs and have to get smaller pants. I don’t have the stratus pants or hoody so I’ll get those for late October into November and go Fanatic for December.

Sitka has such high quality apparel. Definitely worth the money. Love the channel!

Chris, thanks for putting this video together. I was just telling my wife about the fanatic jacket for bow hunting, and how much I wanted to know more about it. Low and behold you have this video that comes out so I appreciate it. Thank you very much. Love what you’re doing love the content.

Great video with explanation of gear. I’m new to hunting and just started purchasing some Sitka gear specifically the Traverse hoody and bids which I absolutely love. Looking to get more Sitka gear. Thank you Chris!

Absolutely love the traverse hoody I can be comfortable in it with just a basic hoody under it in 30 degree weather. On colder days I’ll put my dakota hoody over the traverse to stop the wind.

Fanatic hoodie is the best overall piece! We second that!

Love this man. been trying to get into hunting . Great job man keep up the good work

Invested into higher quality gear because of Chris. Never regretted it. Awesome video Chris.🤙🏽🐝

Thanks for the info been waiting for someone to make a video on the Sitka gear

What a Genius idea with the camp booties. I will b trying that in single digit temps this year. I have a great pair of mountain hardware down camp booties that would work great.

Another awsome video chris!!!! BEEREAL💯💯

I had invest all them last year. Now I'm ready to hunt. For begginer if ur on a budget just get the stratus setup and your good to go.

This is one of the better videos you've made I am a believer in my Sitka gear I don't care what anyone says it let's me stay out there longer for sure

I’ve been trying to explain the camp booties/mountain climbing booties to people for a couple of seasons now. So much better option than anything else. I’ve had really good luck with the 40 below booties.

I love your videos keep it up your doing amazing!

my stuff: Early: traverse pant ,core light, core light long sleeve, heavyweight hoody, kelvin aerolite subalpine, Cold Weather: Equinox Hoody, Stratus Vest, Stratus Jacket, Stratus pants, various hats and gloves- Elevated II. Rain Cloudburst -Subalpine top and bottom. Meriwool base. I plan to layer the Kelvin aerolite during Extreme cold

Really loving my treezyn gear!

Chris, can you do a video on your clothing care regimen. Washing, drying, and storing. With Sitka in particular, everyone has a different method for washing and storing their clothes.

Great video I believe in these products as well. Thought a new video idea could be a what's in the truck. Just go through what all you take with you to camps and what you like to transport your bow in. I have been trying to find something to protect my bow on the travel from sight to sight. Just thought you would have a good idea for this and best cases for a Mathews along with what all you travel with.

Thanks for this video. Exactly what I was looking for.

Chris i need this answer before noon. I just destroyed my chill r. Over the weekend. 2 weeks till season opener. Which multi pin sight that had the range adjustment on the fly would you suggest. Going on a v3x 29

I was able to get my hands on a couple Sitka sets because I got 40% off everything. The quality is excellent, but I personally don’t believe it’s worth the retail price. I wore Huntworth previously and it’s just as warm, light as Sitka for 1/3 of the price.

For November in Wisconsin, would you go with the Stratus set or the Fanatic set? I would be wearing the Equinox Midi pants and the Fanatic Hoody + Ambient jacket. Thanks so much!

My favorite KZfaqr ever

Chris, how do you size layering clothes? Are these all one size for you or do you have to size up for outer layers?

I will get some one day when I can afford it. Hopefully next year 🤙

how well does the sitka do in wet conditions?? trying to decide what jacket i want to buy but kinda stuck. snowy and light rain...

Hey man I been watching your videos recently because I’m wanting to get in some better gear and I just ordered the fanatic hoody, what would be some other good options for Indiana whitetail season?

What do y’all use to hold your bino/ranger finders when in the tree stand

Any chance you could do an elk breakdown as well? This one was great - really filled some holes in my system.

I bought some Turkey sitka earlier in the year. Probably gonna use it for early bow season.

Hey Chris! What do you do for scent ? Any recommendations?

Maybe ill be able afford it all one day. Love it..

Great video keep it up your doing amazing.

Chris just recently purchased the traverse pants would you say they are thinner then your equinox? Wanting the perfect pant for early season in ga onto later season into early November.

" go into Casey's and grab a slice" YESsss!

Been collecting this system for the last few years trying not to go broke but it really is worth the price

I’m 14, my dad had it before me and that had made me want the gear, just before last season my parents had surprised me with the status bibs and jacket, now wanting to get some of the fanatic gear

Hey Chris do this for western hunting next what’s your elk mule deer pronghorn system set up look like.

The incinerator series is the warmest it has the the gold primaloft insulation. The fanatic has the sliver. Im sure they are negligible at best as far as warmth but just saying. Just got my fanatic jacket but the sent me a lefty so I'm sending it back but I'm pleased with it so far. I'm going to order the pack and bibs soon too. I'm preyy psyched for this season

What size are your stuff

Thanks for all the info. What is the warranty on Sitka gear?Fanatic jacket starting wear on the back from leaning against tree from sitting in lock on stand .

Is there much of a difference between the fanatic hoody vs the apex hoodie?

Hi Chris, I am 72 and have hunted all my life, including whitetail and all upland game living in Indiana and also many trips out west for elk, mule deer, black bear, etc. I have also archery hunted since my early 20's, so for 50 years or there abouts. I love all your videos on bows and other equipment, etc. I am shooting a Matthews Z7 Extreme at 60 lbs and am still a very good shot comfortably out to 40-50 yards. I have had my share of episodes of target panic over the last couple years, and I think your video on that is very good. I shoot a thumb release and am considering switching to the release you shoot, hoping that may help as well. I have also considered switching to a crossbow of course, but still think that is somewhat cheating. I wonder if switching to a new bow like yours this year could help with letoff and other issues? Anyway, I have gone through numerous hunting outfits over the years of course and so much has changed. I used out west and still have a Sitka outfit from probably the 90's when they first come out. I am looking for a new outfit now and enjoyed this video a lot. One thing i did not see you talk about, though, was rain and wet show protection with all your Fanatic and other Sitka pieces. So what do you recommend and use? Thanks.

What is the difference with sent-lock and Sitka? Which is better? I run sent-lock for my hunting

Look at pnuma, day one camo and first lite especially for base layers. U need wind proof if u stand hunt and good layers above. King of the Mountain wool is premo! 100% wool and does not "smell". Predator camo is top notch too!

Great vid. I have been trying to decide what I NEED in the Sitka Line…. I want it all, but NEED IS where it’s at… thanks….

This is not Sitka related at all. But I wanted to ask because I’m really looking into getting the Mathews V3 27”, but my draw length is only 24.4 & Ik the min draw is 25. Are there any mods that I can get to take it down a little more without having to get different cams? I was looking at the prima, but the 30” is what gets me because the bow I have now is 28” and that’s what I’m comfortable with.

When are you having your fanatic hoody next to skin vs with a t-shirt underneath? Do you wear a polyester shirt, cotton, or a core lightweight SS?

I enjoy your videos. Keep it brother.

Hey Chris just for comparison reasons, what size do you wear in your Stika gear? I’m looking to order some but hesitant on what size I would need.

not weird! very informative, thanks!!

I got the m12 quiet shell jacket pretty nice. 220 with a 3ah battery & charger.

Finally a part 2 to the 2018 video

i only have one pair of pants and its the stratus pants and they keep me warm all times of the year

Lol the thumbnail is hilarious

Bro looks like a cover girl for Sitka when I clicked on the video 😂. Loving the Sitka gear you have, and I really want some

How do you keep your boots warm when you are not wearing them?

Hey Chris how about a video on magnifier set ups? Hunting and target/3D!

Man I've used First Lite for a few years now, never tried Sitka. Is it worth trying out from First Lite?

What is your typical wash and storage routine? Thanks!

Link to the booties? Currently using arctic shield ones and find them tonight to slip over at times.

X2 on the fanatic pack, climbing up the tree and in the stand I felt like I was a windchime with all the buckles hitting the stand. Picked up the fanatic pack for this season, definitely should be quieter.

What’s the red bow hanging on the wall in the background?

Can you have a breakdown of what you use for mule deer?

More of a Bib guy myself. Just picked up the Traverse Bibs for when it's not cod enough for my Fanatic Bibs. Has anyone tried these yet? Warmer or colder than the Stratus Series?

Chris, you should pimp out one of those small bows on the wall with the best/over rated gear and try to get a deer with it! would be a cool bow and tune build.

Hey Chris (or anyone with sitka experience), I hunt in south Texas where its pretty warm (90+) through the first half of season. I currently have a set of red head camo, but its a little warm for early season as it doesn't have a ton of breathability, and its to cold (45 and below) for late season. I've only worn it for two seasons and there is already quite a bit of fading in my pants. Im a college student and don't want to break completely break the bank. But what would you (or anyone) recommend for early season (something light and breathable) and also late season (something that would keep me warm in 45 and below). I do want to add that I'm hunting on a property with MLD tags and put in 80-100 sits a year so I'm looking at sitka as I know it'll last for multiple seasons without fading like my current set. Thanks.

I've owned all kinds of odd suits till I bought scentlok stuff.. all I did was freeze my a** off lol. Bought a Sitka stratus set and fell in love with the stuff. Comfy warm not noisy works great on the ground and in the tree.

Love the videos

What kind of detergent do you use to wash your hunting clothes in?

Do you wear the booties saddle hunting? If so, how’s the durability?

Which camp boots are those?

One question I have is what kind of boots do you wear in a super cold weather late season situation. The main problem I’ve always run into is my feet getting super cold but I’ve debated for a while now weather to go heavy insulated boots and deal with all the weight or more of a Muck boot sort of deal. Thank you, love the videos keep up the good work

I feel like the ambient and the stratus jacket are a pair to end many other layers lol

What is the color pattern called

Thank you for this

Me- I like that stuff. My bank account- Haha…..no

Can you make a video for what you use elk hunting !!

Did I just here Chris say tooken!!😂

What’s your body size vs Sitka size? Do you have to size up anywhere?

What do you like more. The tool bucket or the fanatic pack. I’m tore between the 2 and it’s a hard decision. I don’t want to pay 209 and regret that I didn’t pay 40 bucks more for the tool bucket.

Currently rocking equinox hoody, fanatic hoody, first lite kiln baselayers and equinox pant comfortable down to about 40 degrees. Looking to add fanatic jacket or bib next to get keep me comfy down to 15. My current set up im just usually a little chilly. But hands and face are always the worst.

The traverse hoodie? What temperature would it be good for? -centeral fl hunter

I got all Sitka gear and never and I mean never bought expensive hunting clothes. Most of the clothes I was wearing were old as you k ow what. The trick is wait till after hunting season or for sales. I picked up my jacket, pants and base layers for less than 500. Expensive yea but I don’t plan on buying any hunting clothes for years. Guys go out and buy a 2000 dollar bow or a 2000 dollar rifle and cheap hunting clothes. They have definitely made a difference in warmth. Best clothes I’ve bought. Also bought some nomad clothes they are great to. Sportsman’s warehouse had 60-70 percent off after hunting season last year to make room for this years new products. Just have to look around and be patient.

Hey Chirs what size do you order in sitka? Im 5'10" and around 165 lbs

Does their camo not bother you? It seems like it'll stand out.

Any promo codes looking to buy the full system

Great vid and incredible collection. Your thoughts on mixing EV 2 and Open Country? Africa hunting. Dry / rocky / light bushes. Cheers.

What would you wear for shooting geese and duck sitting in a hide

the fanatic is a great setup but not their warmest gear thats reserved for the incinerator line. but you need to be hunting Canada in January to need that warmth.

Very informative video! Thanks! Also, there will be no hugging of fellow neighbors.

Can we get a gear tour such as binos range finder and such

To find budget sitka go to archery talk or rokslide I found all my sitka used still new half the price and that will be used for early season...

Why don’t you try kuiu. I love it and it has taken anything I’ve put it through which is saying a lot

id like to see a classic bow buld like a no cam or something