Equinox Guard Hoodie Reviews

Equinox Guard versatile Hoody

An outstanding multi condition addition to Sitka Hoodie lineup. I found this hoodie to be more comfortable in very warm weather when active fly fishing all day used as only garment. The UPF protection worked as advertised. The flexibility when using my arms for the fly casting needed was excellent. Not to “ clingy “ like some other brands warm weather hoodie. Very comfortable material again in contrast to other high level hoodie upf brands I have used. In colder weather I wore this for outdoor 5 mile treks as base layer with other Sitka cold weather hoodie for layering. Was excellent and again no binding and material felt comfortable against my skin even with a couple times two more layers on top at end winter 5 miles treks. I am surprised by the odor control as advertised worked very well on one trip where I wore several days in a row. . also loved the pocket on RHS for glasses or whatever. Not many lightweight hoodies have that. Will wear for bonefishing next year then with layers in heavy winter activity outside and fishing Alaska in remote area coming up as base layer. I bought two more.

Really works, good fit

Quality stuff

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Worked as advertised, I use it for fishing, while my buddies were getting eaten alive on an evening trip, I didn’t have one bite. Love it!

As expected

This hoodies meets my high expectations.

Just spent 12 days in

Just spent 12 days in the Yukon on a Stone Sheep Hunt. The Equinox Guard Hoody was an absolute standout with regards to the mosquitoes. I would highly recommend this piece of gear.

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Great fit. Went with the 2xl as I have a bear hunt in September in Ontario so weather could vary.

Good shirt!

Good shirt! Recommend.

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Comfortable lightweight hoodie perfect for early season hunts or summertime fishing

Love it!

Absolutely love the Equinox Guard for early season bow hunts and even fishing. Worked really well when fishing the march and the no-see-ums are all over!

Great hoodie, keeps out mosquitoes

Great hoodie, keeps out mosquitoes and is still great for hot weather.

Easy Recommendation

The Equinox Guard Hoodie is extremely lightweight and very comfortable. It has allowed me to shoot wildlife photos where others cannot. I wear a shortsleeved compression shirt underneath and I do get an occasional mosquito bite where there is no second layer, the bite is not a typical mosquito bite. It is more of a “ting”. I will take that to since it allows me to photograph in areas where others are not. The one improvement I would recommend is a longer mask or a way to attract the bottom of the mask inside the hoodie. The mask pulls out from the neck area when I look up and around. SITKA quality and craftsmanship make this an easy recommendation.

The Ninja Face Mask Hoodie Of My Childhood Dreams

Can’t wait to chase bugling bulls with my bow in this badass hoodie, face covered. Now, if Sitka could offer an all-black version along with a grappling hook and throwing stars then I might have to quit my job and start a dojo.

To expensive for how cheap

To expensive for how cheap it feels but have not tried it yet to see if it keeps mosquitoes away

Another great Sitka product!

Living on the Kenai Peninsula, we have our share of biting insects to deal with. This hoodie makes it a lot nicer when out and about in the woods and wild areas of the Kenai Peninsula. Great fit and great coverage, packing weight is light enough that it doesn't weigh you down on long hikes. So far, nothing I've ordered from Sitka has let me down. Buy with confidence!

Great hoodie.

Gonna be perfect for hunting Teal in September. It’ll keep the bugs off of me while not being too hot. Love this hoodie.

Unreal

Can’t believe the insect shield actually worked! Skeeters were bad and everyone but me was getting eaten alive. Outstanding performance!

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Lightweight and fits great. Love the built in face mask in the hood. The shirt is a little longer so you won’t have any problems with it coming untucked under layers.

Works great for mosquitoes

Works great, obviously it’s not 100% skeeter proof but it sure cuts out 90% of them.

Someone forgot the Insect Shield

Worthless as bug shirt. Too bad because it is really comfortable.

So far so good

Light. Works.

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I had heard great reviews from friends and I decided to give it a try. Absolutely love it here in GA. It keeps the bugs off and it keeps you cool.

Good fit for big guys

Fit was better than expected

I use this to do

I use this to do yard work in a hot, humid, buggy region. It's lightweight and breathable any I didn't get bit once!

Amazing

Fits loose, amazing quality. I was concerned about the fit not knowing what was to be expected, i contacted customer service via email after hours and first thing in the morning i had a response addressing all my concerns and reassuring me i ordered the correct sizes. Blown away but the quality of the gear and great customer service. Sitka just earned a customer for life.

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Do it!

Effective bug shirt

I wear this regularly down in the South to keep the mosquitoes away. Works great!

Perfect fishing shirt

Not a bite after 4 days in the bighorns

Guard Hoody is as advertised

Began working in yard in usual attire. The bugs were winning. Changed into the Hoody infused with permethrin and no more bug problem. They just went away. The Hoody is my third Sitka garment and they all are as you advised them.

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I like the bug repellent I was out with my friends scar they were getting tore up and I didn’t get bit once

I really like the Equinox

I really like the Equinox hoody. I wear it when I go out in the brush. It’s nice and light and helps to repel the bugs. I pull the hood up if the bugs are nasty.

Perfection

Such a perfect warm weather hoodie for keeping the bugs away in the deer woods

Fits great! Nice and lightweight

Fits great! Nice and lightweight will be great for early season

Awesome Protection

I was skeptical of how well the "Insect Shield" would preform with mosquitoes being very prevalent in my area. I was astonished of how well this hoodie repelled these pest and made being outside in the summer heat bearable. I recently took several of these on a fishing trip to Alaska and they were magnificent. My wife would not go outside without hers on. We made multiple hikes to fish the off the beaten path, well over 14 miles in one day and never worried about mosquitoes. Would not go on a trip without one of these hoddies in my luggage.

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Amazing

Disappointed in the material but excited to test

I’m excited to try my jacket this fall, however I will say I’m a little disappointed in the material. I thought the material was thicker however it is like a dry fit material. It would be good for a very warm fall day but anything below 50 degrees i would imagine I’ll be wearing something warmer. Also, I got a XL and I would say it’s a little bigger than I expected. I’m around 6”1 240lb I’m not sure a large would be a better fit. But the XL is baggy.

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I’m on my way to my property in Alaska and will put it to the test for sure but anything with a hood that isn’t a sweater in the summer is half the battle at keeping the mosquitoes away. If it works as advertised then Sitka will have a hard time keeping them in stock.

True to size so comfortable

True to size so comfortable

Best birthday gift

How great is it to open your gift a find a top class shirt

Very nice sun shirt

They repeal mosquitoes pretty good I would guess about 80% flies, flying ants, ticks 95% very good the make for a great sun shirt also

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Great added protection

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I had my doubts when I first threw it on but after a full day wearing it, I kept cool even though it feels “heavy”. Chest pocket is clutch! As it is always. . Killer shirt

Clouds of bugs

Just returned from a Canadian bear hunting trip in the most mosquito, black fly, tick infested swamp I’ve ever seen. Literally clouds of bugs wanting to eat me. I purchased the hoodie, pants and gloves prior to the trip. Along with a Thermacell I never had a single bite in 5 days of hunting. I don’t know how it works, but it’s an amazing product. I highly recommend it!

Great gear

Best fitting gear out there!

Bug shirt

Nice and light feels good in hot weather.

10/10

Thin and perfect for hot days. As advertised, in the swamp and kept the mosquitos off and no bug bites. Wish they came in more colors

Great hoodie I’ll continue to buy!

Super light weight yet durable.

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Super light, very comfortable. I wore it during a 2 mile hike through a lowland/swamp area while shooting a 3D course. Did not get bit once by a mosquito.

Works as advertised

I wore this backpacking this weekend. I loved it. The mosquitos are terrible at the lake I stayed at. Zero bites while I wore the shirt. It's incredibly comfortable.

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This is an amazing product.

Thin fabric yet strong

Works well with other Guard options.