Equinox Guard Hoodie Reviews

Kept the critters away

I ordered this hoping that it would somehow stand up to the swarms of mosquitos in the marshes of coastal Georgia while still being light enough for a warm hunt. I was pleasantly surprised that it worked as advertised. The bugs were indeed swarming, but unlike other tops I've tried, the bugs weren't biting through this one. I stayed cool the entire time as well. Sitka nailed this one.

Worth the Money

Purchased this hoping it would keep the ticks off as I’ve had Lyme disease multiple times. With warm winters the last few year the ticks have been back and this kept them off. I didn’t have one Rick on me during Turkey season this year while I am normally pulling off multiple per trip. I paired it with the jet stream vest on the cool mornings to get the extra heat until the sun was up and beating down. Keeps the sun off of you nicely as well.

Fit and Function Could be Improved

Sizing runs big causing sloppy fit impacting an archers draw cycle. Additionally, the chest pocket should be on the left side for right-handed archers. Excess sizing and the chest pocket location is no bueno for me. Love the insect shield feature of this hoody... definitely helps keep bugs at bay!

Grand but...

I wear XL in all my sitka tops and hoodies. Everything is a pretty neat fit apart from this. XL seems to be huge and a really loose fit. Otherwise it does the job

Fits a size bigger than Core Lightweight hoodie

I'm 5'8" stocky, athletic build. My Large Core lightweight hoodie fits me perfect so logically this would too.. But it almost fits me like an XL. I look like a freaking slob in this thing. Not happy.

BEST SPRING SHIRT

I was skeptical when I first saw the price but decided to give it a try, I have come to find out when I say "there are no bugs out" my buddies correct me that there is in fact bugs and ALOT of them. After testing the Equinox Guard system for 3 seasons, I can confirm it works and well worth the money!!!

This hoody is the real deal!

The Equinox Guard Hoody. I bought one in black this spring and took it with me for my 2 week trip into Denali. This year was one of the worst misquote years Rangers could remember. I wore that shirt for 12 days. Rinsed it once at a spring. The fabric wore like iron never snagging and it totally kept the mosquitoes off. The hood kept both bugs and sun off my neck,ears,and head. This shirt is the real deal.

My favorite hot weather shirt

Great sun protection and Insect protectionin. It almost feels like you're not wearing a shirt.

Equinox Guard Hoody

Wore the hoodie and pants during spring bear season in Alaska. Mosquitoes are huge here and swarm you by the thousands the second you get out of the truck. My buddy got ate up by them in the stand, I didn’t get a single bite. Will order another set in solid colors for all around wear.

This shirt is the real deal; July in the interior of Alaska field tested!

I just returned from a two week backpacking trip into remote areas of Denali National park and Preserve mapping the occurrences of dinosaur tracks. snow patches are still present and it has been wetter than normal for this time of year. This moisture has resulted in an unusually high number of mosquitoes. I wore this shirt every day for two weeks. It kept the mosquitoes off completely. It wore like iron not snagging on the brush. The hood kept my neck and ears from sun burning and kept the mosquitoes off of those areas.

Industry Professional

I just returned from a two week backpacking trip into remote areas of Denali National Park and Preserve mapping the occurrences of dinosaur tracks. Snow patches are still present and it has been wetter than normal for this time of year. This moisture has resulted in an unusually high number of mosquitoes. I wore this shirt every day for two weeks. It kept the mosquitoes off completely. It wore like iron not snagging on the brush. The hood kept my neck and ears from sun burning and kept the mosquitoes off those areas. This shirt is the real deal, July in the Interior of Alaska field tested!

Awesome shirts

I wear these to hunt in as well as wear them to work. Working outside in fields and forests all summer is problematic with ticks and chiggers. These shirts fend off anything that bites and keeps me from getting Lyme disease. Pair it with the guard pants and you’re protected.

True

Yes the equinox gear does repel mosquitoes maybe not 100% but I would say 95% it’s so nice not to have to spray down with deet The mosquitoes are so bad here in Wyoming. This stuff works

Very comfortable, great fit, but

Very comfortable, great fit, but most importantly, keeps the insects (especially ticks away)! Highly recommend

Wanted to thank y’all on

Wanted to thank y’all on behalf of the entire state of Florida for making the best fly fishing hoodie ever. No bites, no sunburn after a whole day on the water. Incredible. Now we just need a matching set of leggings that could be worn under board shorts. That’d be a game changer.

Sitka doesn't even know it,

Sitka doesn't even know it, but they just made the best fly fishing hoodie the market has to offer, I am a wade fly fisher and fish in the Adirondacks. Black flies are crazy stupid. This hoodie does extremely well keeping the flies away, has great sun protection, and wick moisture really well keeping you cool when you are in your waders. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. This is also my go to piece for turkey season.

Well thought out design. Hood

Well thought out design. Hood and face mask works great on turkey hunts. Also, has excellent breathability and very comfortable on hot hunts. I was skeptical but the insect guard works exceptionally well.

Great fit, comfortable, cool, and

Great fit, comfortable, cool, and most importantly NO TICKS on my turkey hunt to Kansas!!

This is an excellent product.

This is an excellent product. As a resident of New York mosquitos are a huge problem. I find this garment as a staple for my gear to be able to put it on in a moment's notice when the mosquitos appear. I have used it for work mostly as an over shirt, so I don't have to spray myself down with bug spray. You put it on and it's like parting the seas and the mosquitos leave you alone. The expedition cut is awesome, as I'm built like a football player with a larger upper body - 3xl. This fits over top of my shirt with a loose fit allowing me to move unlike most Sitka products that are a standard fit which for me means tight fitting. If you are someone that likes a tighter fit, you may want to size down but for me Sitka built this perfectly.

I bought this for spring

I bought this for spring turkey season in Missouri, like all the rest of Sitka gear it's the best in the field, it always lives up to the advertising and descriptions. Tough as nails. I'm a size XXX and everything has fit perfect except for the Equinox Guard Hoody, this XXX should actually be a 4X, it's way too big on me. Not sure what happened on the fit on this one. Other than that... products are the best on the market. I'm a huge fan!!

Absolutely amazing piece. 10/10 recommend.

Absolutely amazing piece. 10/10 recommend. Keeps the bugs off you and keeps you cool on warm days. Sizing is standard to all other Sitka. I wear xl in everything so I got this in xl and the fit is perfect. It’s very elastic which I don’t love but don’t hate. I do dislike the chest pocket on the right being as I’m a right handed shooter. All their other gear it’s on the left. Reason for four out of five stars is the chest pocket and it could be a little less elastic/stretchy.

I bought 2 of these

I bought 2 of these & they will become one of my favorite item's. Just did a turkey hunt & loaned one of them to my son & we were both pleased with the results. A great hoodie for the right time of year. really like the added face mask inside & the fit of the hood.

The equinox guard is super

The equinox guard is super light for spring and summer. I hunt chigger infested woods and have had zero chigger bites. I’ve only been on 2 hunts with it so far but can’t wait to go again. Thanks Sitka

Owner of multiple Sitka hoody’s.

Owner of multiple Sitka hoody’s. All are size XL ordered this one in same size fit was crazy loose contacted Sitka and they recommended down size to large. After paying to return out of pocket and getting a L the new hoody still very loose around the neck we’re mosquitoes can get in around the face. Also mask doesn’t stay up if you turn your head a couple times. Contacted Sitka again and they recommended maybe a Medium that I find hard to believe would fit me. Have to say the cut of this hoody is nothing like other Sitka hoody’s and the fit around the neck is horrible that would let bugs in and that’s what it’s designed to do. Also guard gloves are worse gloves Sitka have ever made loose around fingers. Just very disappointed in this gear. Don’t have a problem paying good money for good gear….. But this is far from good gear. Anyone looking for large hoody and large gloves it will be for sale on line.

WOW!!!! The best feeling thin

WOW!!!! The best feeling thin summer long sleeve I have ever had. I will be buying more of these. Make more colors please XL fits perfect 235LBS 5'11

I have used this hoody

I have used this hoody for two years while hunting turkeys and mushrooms in the spring. I have not found a tick on me! The built in hood and mask are great plus.

This shirt is perfect for

This shirt is perfect for the 55+ afternoon hunts especially while hoofing it deep into public land. If you throw a long sleeve under this you could probably get away with even cooler temps. Overall keeps bugs off and the built in mask is awesome.

It’s awesome at keeping mosquitos

It’s awesome at keeping mosquitos at bay. The built in face mask is awesome for turkey hunting.

This was my 1st time

This was my 1st time hunting, let alone Turkey hunting. I heard how nightmarish the bugs could be so I went with the insect guard gear. It was light enough to not be sweating in the midday sun & kept what bugs I did encounter off of me. Not a mosquito or tick bit me. I would definitely recommend making this purchase for anywhere you may encounter bugs and warm/hot hunts.

Light weight and versatile for

Light weight and versatile for any condition.

Purchased this to hunt the

Purchased this to hunt the MS/AL turkey season...and it is worth every penny! Super lightweight. Love it!

Works great!!!

Works great!!!

Love the pattern and material.

Love the pattern and material. Excited to try it in the field.

Awesome shirt for hot weather.

Awesome shirt for hot weather. I would recommend it if you’re an early season bow hunter, Turkey hunter or spend time in the dove field.

Most comfortable shirt I've worn

Most comfortable shirt I've worn and kept the bugs away!

Used it on a hunt

Used it on a hunt in del Rio Texas last week! Worked perfect! Fit spot on! XL!!!

I absolutely love it just

I absolutely love it just wish it would be more durable in briers

I’m 6,2 250 and I

I’m 6,2 250 and I got a 2XL, probably could have done a XL due to the elasticity of this hoodie. But this thing is awesome, it simply works, tested here in Mississippi in the river bottom and not a single bite, I have the entire system from head to toe and it’s worth every penny. I use it for fall bow season so it’s dual role here.

There were so many mosquitos

There were so many mosquitos buzzing around me just before daylight of turkey opener here in Florida that I could barely hear myself think. Despite the volume, I came out of the woods with one Tom and no bites. These new Equinox pieces are an essential piece of kit. If mosquitos or ticks are even a mild concern these pieces are on my body. I have them in almost every color at this point.

Just bought the Equinox guard

Just bought the Equinox guard hoody and gloves, did not buy the pants. Spring Turkey season opened in South Florida last weekend, i hunted four straight days in Fisheating Creek, it was very warm and muggy and the Mosquitos were in their prime. I forget my bug spray the first day, never got one sting where I was covered with the Equinox, three days with zero bug spray and not one bite. Went home Wednesday I realized the chiggers ate me up, from the waist down!!!

Just got these in for

Just got these in for Turkey season. Fits great as usual. Looking forward to testing the insect barrier out . Once I do I will revisit my review.

Wow! this stuff works. Started

Wow! this stuff works. Started with a pair of pants and hoody during August and September scouting. I ended up adding the gloves because that was the only place left for the mosquitos to bite. Only needed to add a little bit of liquid protection around the exposed part of my face. Was not overly hot while wearing it. But, nothing is cool in 80 plus degrees of heat. Great stuff no mosquito bites and NO Ticks.

I splurged on this product

I splurged on this product last year even though I already have more than enough turkey gear. I ended up wearing it every day for thirty days chasing Toms. It’s lightweight, breathable, minimizes odor, absolutely keeps bugs at bay and I wore the hood and facemask constantly which I absolutely did not anticipate. A lot of us already have a ton of gear, but this hoodie is worth adding to your arsenal.

Really like the gear, haven’t

Really like the gear, haven’t worn in field yet. But plan to use this for bow season and turkey season. The hoody ran big so had to replace large for a medium. All other gear I have is a large.

Sitka's insect shield is awesome

Sitka's insect shield is awesome and everything with is has become essential for me. I hunt tick infested areas on Long Island and mosquito ridden swamps in Florida. I definitely notice a difference in both bite numbers and just the volume of critters around me when I have these layers on. Besides the insect shield they are just a great lightweight base layer. They have replaced the Core Lightweight hoody for me when I hunt anywhere there might be bugs. I cannot recommend this and the other pieces of kit with insect shield enough.

Great piece of kit. Very

Great piece of kit. Very light weight for hot weather or can be worn under other layers. Built in face cover is nice, and if you choose not to wear it, it is loose enough not to strangle you. The thumb loops make it very nice to wear under a jacket without it bunching up.

It’s everything Sitka says it

It’s everything Sitka says it is. It’s a lot of money but when you where it the first time and fully test it it’s worth every Penny. Custom gear clothes for BOW hunters. Thank you Sitka for making great gear for bow hunters

My favorite sun hoodie of

My favorite sun hoodie of all time — the insect shield works incredibly well and I would no longer consider wearing anything else once the mosquitoes come out. It’s a very lightweight fabric but stood up to some heavy bushwhacking during the elk rut without taking any damage. I snagged it a few times where I was sure it would tear but it held strong. I’m sure it would be possible to damage without some care but I found the material to be surprisingly forgiving. If it came in solids I might wear it every day in the summer.

This shirt works well in

This shirt works well in repelling mosquitos, I wore this into a wet creek bottom and didn’t get bit once. It is very comfortable material and fits well. My only complaint is, it is a little fragile for the jungle of the Pacific Northwest. This is great for most any conditions as it does not cause me to overheat, but should not be worn as an outer layer when going through brush.

Just received this hoody. Really

Just received this hoody. Really like it as a layer it is very stretchy as I got a xl because I wear everything else in xl and I could have easily went with a large! Will give more of a review when I use it this coming season!