Fanatic Hoodie Reviews

I bought this this year

I bought this this year after staring at the whitetail lineup for over a year. If you are on the fence, get off of it. It's probably by far my favorite new piece of gear. The built in gloves make it so I don't have to bring a set with me in light weather and same with the built in facemask, which unlike some other masks I find to be not as annoying and will easily ride under my chin until I need it. The inside of this is nice and comfortable but it's not a thick sweatshirt. With a merino layering you can get this down into the 40s with no wind. It has one downfall which is the lack of WINDSTOPPER (my only reason for 4 stars). This is a piece which could absolutely benefit from it for the guys who hunt those warmer fall days with a little wind and don't really need a jacket. I watched many reviews on this and I would echo the thoughts that if you're thinking about getting into the whitetail lineup, this should be one of your first pieces. I am 5-10 260 and bought a 2XL and it fits perfectly. And the back panel extends down a bit to either stay tucked into your pants or provide coverage while in the tree stand.

Excellent first layer. I’m an

Excellent first layer. I’m an Alabama hunter and we don’t need as many layers as most. This is perfect. Smooth outer layer with an extra soft, warm interior. Long sleeves are actually long enough NOT coming up too short for my long arms. Hoodie with built in mask eliminates the need to buy one. I’ve bought two to make sure I always have a clean one available.

I know people are leaving

I know people are leaving reviews about wearing this hoodie for sitting around the house and doing chores. This is a piece of invaluable hunting gear. It has been part of my layering system for a month of PA archery season. Lots of cooler days this year and this hoodie mostly as a mid layer has impressed me. The mitts on the end of the sleeves are awesome. The hood and face mask are genius. And the EVII camo has made me invisible to deer. Don’t know the science behind the camo but I have had deer catch my movement and if I stay still, within a minute they are relaxed again, even staring straight at me.

I’m 511 225 weight lifter

I’m 511 225 weight lifter with a little gut and XL fits perfect. Have been using this as base layer for bow hunting and it is irks perfect. I also think it will work great as base layer when snowmobiling this winter.

I’m using this as a

I’m using this as a 1st layer over my base layer to hike into my tree stand and I then layer up. First time out it was right at 40F and I waited about two hours before I felt like I needed to add a layer. One thing I noticed right away is that having the thumb holes helps in adding a layer and the slickness of the material makes it slide right into the next layer without much effort. Also found the mittens to be a nice addition good to just get the cool air off the fingers but you can quickly have them exposed if needed. The length of the sleeves is what really makes me love this product. I’m 6’5” with extra long arms and the long version fits perfectly!

This was my first piece

This was my first piece to buy from Sitka. I have since bought about 12 different pieces because of the quality and fit. This is one of my favorite pieces to wear big game hunting. I choose to wear this instead of my core heavy hoody because it has hand pouch up front and the mitts. The only thing that would make this better is if it was offered in subalpine.

This piece is used during

This piece is used during bow season in Missouri (Oct.). I really enjoy the built in facemask and it is very breathable even in warmer temps. I've scouted in July with this hoody on, shot with it, and even worn it when it chills off hanging out on the back porch. Yes I'll sweat in it but it is never so much that I would rather take it off thanks to the zipper that runs down to my sternum. I'm 6'2 185 and the LT fits me well. My only gripe is the hand muffs that are built in. I don't use them at all and I'll instead wear the fanatic glove.

Expensive, but I liked it

Expensive, but I liked it so much I bought another. It’s my favorite over outdoor research , arcteryx, and smart wool.

LOVE this thing! This, with

LOVE this thing! This, with a thin base layer like the Core Lightweight LS, the Ambient Hoody, and my Stratus Jacket/pants easily lets me hunt down into the 20's.

Love the hoodie. I especially

Love the hoodie. I especially liked the extra length for your thumbs, and the added bonus of flipping the end of the sleeve over to cover your whole hand. I bought the mens Fanatic series. I wish there was a hood on my jacket. I also would love to see pants instead of bibs. I did wear the gear in November in Michigan and was never cold.

Incredibly well made, surprisingly warm

Incredibly well made, surprisingly warm for the weight. My only complaint would be the size. I’m between an XL and XXL, ordered the XXL and it's a tent! Kept it to wear over a puffy in late season.

Never had any durability issues

Never had any durability issues from Sitka, besides this piece. I’m on my 2nd one after my first pilled very badly and tore at the seems in my first 5 hunts. Then on my current one, the same things happened AND the zipper broke while setting up on my very first hunt with it. Sent it in, and Sitka wouldn’t cover the zipper under warranty, which still has me mind blown. Will continue buying Sitka products, but will go with the lightweight hoody and better layering instead.

Awesome product!

Awesome product!

There's a lot of companies

There's a lot of companies trying to replicate the fanatic hoody. This is the best. Purpose built for bowhunting, warm as a nice outer layer down to upper 40's, great as another layer. It's fantastic

Love this piece, it's the

Love this piece, it's the one piece I can wear literally every time I go hunting, regardless of weather, works great early as an outer and great late as a layering piece.

I have been very pleased

I have been very pleased with the hoody. Warm enough for early season, and easily layers for late season. The convertible mitten hands are nice, although when folded back can impact dexterity a little bit. Overall, a great product.

Whoever designed this hoody is

Whoever designed this hoody is a genius and deserves a raise. Love the fold over mittens, thumb holes and the built in face mask. Feels so soft and warm. Can you please make it in different camo patterns, especially waterfowl timber? My first Sitka product. Great job! Definitely my favorite hoody.

You simply cannot beat this

You simply cannot beat this piece of hunting gear, I’m in southern Illinois where it’s 59 degrees one day and 21 degrees the next. This hoodie is perfect for layering or stand alone. A lot of thought went into this piece for sure.

Awesome product that I received

Awesome product that I received for a Christmas gift. I used it as a layer during ice fishing and it was solid. Can't wait to put it to work in the whitetail woods.

I just got for Christmas

I just got for Christmas one of the best pieces I have. Love all the features, full front handwarmer pocket, hood with face mask, gloves, small vertical chest pocket. I may buy another one to wear casually.

I absolutely love everything about

I absolutely love everything about this but I returned it immediately. The gloves/mittens…why?? They’re just awkward and I’d much prefer to just use gloves with it if I need them. I’d love to use this as a layering piece in cold weather but then I’m wearing normal gloves and now I’ve just got a bunch of extra material bunched at the sleeves. Awful for bow hunters with releases or string clearance. Would love to see this redesigned without the gloves…I’d buy in a heartbeat.

This piece is warm and

This piece is warm and the facemask feature is really nice. However, the flip mits are more of a bulky pain than they are a helpful feature, and most importantly, it is NOT a durable piece. I’m on my second one, and both have pulled up so bad that I need to get it repaired. My first one had a hand mitt rip off when putting on a jacket, and my current one lost its zipper in the wash, even after I followed all directions. I do not put this piece through much at all and it continues to be the least durable I own, which is disappointing because I want to like it!

This hoody is the bomb!

This hoody is the bomb! Lightweight, yet so warm and perfect for layering. Wasn’t sure what to think of the built in mitten option at first but man are they every handy for bow hunting, love them. The built in face mask and mittens are perfect for someone like me that looses a lot of stuff lol. Another high quality piece of hunting apparel by Sitka, highly recommended.

Would have given this a

Would have given this a great review, however after only three evening sets in my tree stand this fall the hoodie has started to ball up worse than a 5 year old pair of cheap cotton sweatpants from Walmart. Called in and was told that they used synthetic materials and that 'peeling' was considered normal. Very disappointed will be switching back to my cheap ten year old camo that to this day hasn’t had this issue.

Only used this hoodie a

Only used this hoodie a few times but impressed so far. It's not super warm, but it gives great warmth for how lightweight it is. You could use it as an outer during early season, outer during mid season with a base layer, and as an underneath layer during late season. The best part about it is the fit. Not too tight, but very streamlined and doesn't get in your way. Its snug enough to easily be an underneath layer but not too tight that you can still get a base layer underneath. Very versatile hoodie.

The best, wear it all

The best, wear it all the time, year round. Dog training, dog tests, hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, working, going to the store. Three years still looks great.

For a chick, I have

For a chick, I have way too many Sitka items. And I'd probably fight you for every one of them. I work outside and I do not like being cold. Fanatic bibs and jacket stopped that problem. But, if I could only have one piece, this would be it. I wear it almost everyday during the cooler months. Buy it, Then buy another one just in case something happens to the first one.

I’m 5’11 170lbs and I

I’m 5’11 170lbs and I ordered the large tall and it fits perfect! The quality is amazing I’m so glad I ordered this. Really a lot warmer than I thought but still abs great product Sitka has got another life long customer!

This is my go-to piece

This is my go-to piece of gear for just about every hunt. I wear this all the time. The fit is great! Im 5'10 195 and I got a large and it fits great. I dont use the hand mitts that often but there are situations where they do come in handy. The built in face mask is one of the coolest features. It really helps you get your ninja mode on. When people ask me the one item that i use the most, its always the fanatic hoody.

Runs a little big, a

Runs a little big, a firm piece of arsenal in my hunting gear.

By far the most useful

By far the most useful item I have. At times it's almost too warm. I'm mainly hunting in Virginia and Arkansas. With or without a base layer this hoody is a workhorse.

Great piece. I wear it

Great piece. I wear it all season in Tennessee. It works well as an outer layer under a harness early in the season then transitions to a mid or additional layer as the season progresses. The built-in face mask is a great feature and eliminates the need to bring one separately. I never use the flip-over hand mitts and could live without the added bulk at the wrist, but see the benefit for colder climates. I consider this an essential component of my gear.

Okay so I was extremely

Okay so I was extremely skeptical about this hoody, not for the quality but the fact that I didn’t see what the sleeves were all about, so when I found out that they are light Mittens...next level!

Best piece of gear I

Best piece of gear I have bought! I’m 200 lbs and 6’1 and wear a large (x large was too big). I wear a large core midweight under it. Best combo for deer season here in MO. I bought my wife (non-hunter) one in black and she loves it. She wears it every day walking the dogs.

This is one of the

This is one of the best pieces of gear I've had. It's warm, fits great, pockets are well places, and the face mask works great. I'm 5'10' 165lbs, bought a Medium. The fit is great!

It's an amazing piece as

It's an amazing piece as many other reviews say. My only complaint is the pilling that has shown up after only a handful of hunts.

Been hunting with my fanatic

Been hunting with my fanatic hoodie for 5 seasons now and it’s held up great! Durability of the material has held up impressively. Features on this piece are amazing, hand muffs are nice but not really needed in my opinion. Over the past two seasons (this and last) I noticed the odor control has been slipping, for example on warmer days, working up a sweat getting into a tree, once I layer over my base layer (typically a synthetic lightweight) the odor doesn’t go away. Maybe I’m not doing something right but I’ve been busted twice now and I swear it was the odor. Overall I’m extremely happy with the piece, it’s my go to for every elevated whitetail hunt. Also, I do wish Sitka would offer this in solid color options as well (along with the rest of their entire lines) - I know I’d buy another one of these if it was a solid (maybe even merino mix!?)

In my opinion, this is

In my opinion, this is the most versatile piece in the whitetail line and the fit is spot on. I use it on every hunt from opening evening of bow season, through ice fishing season, and on til t-shirt weather hits. It's thinner and more form fitting than a standard hoodie, but somehow they figured out a way to make it just as warm. Use it as an outer layer when it's mild, and a base layer when temps start to drop. The hood is perfect, not baggy like most hoods but also not too tight. They nailed it. Even if it's warm outside I have it with me for when it chills off when the sun starts to go down. This hoody is also very durable. I've gotten it completely covered in the annoying tiny ball burs, picked them out, and you couldn't even tell it was riddled with burs at one point after I washed it. Amazing job Sitka!

Hoody is warm and comfy,

Hoody is warm and comfy, love the hood and facemask, but the mittens are annoying and I never use them. Overall, I would recommend!

Hoodie is nice until it

Hoodie is nice until it gets wet in the field or in the wash. This items has a very strong plastic/chemical smell when it gets wet. No matter how many washes it goes through with scent eliminator the smell remains.

I really like the versatility

I really like the versatility of the hoody. It’s a good late early season to a mid season hoody. I have no complaints but a big downfall is the pilling. I’ve worn the hoody a handful of times and it was pretty bad around the chest area.

Absolutely love this hoody! Built

Absolutely love this hoody! Built in facemask, the right weight for Texas most of the fall/winter season, love the pockets and the length.

My favorite all around piece

My favorite all around piece of gear I own. I love the built in hoodie and mask. Overall, it's the comfort that makes this product over the top.

If you are a hunter,

If you are a hunter, this is a must have. Other than my Fanatic Jacket and bibs, this hoodie is the best in my arsenal. Extremly comforatable, warm and cool and the design of the concelment with the face mask and hood is brilliant. Well concealed but full vision. I cant stress enough how happy I am with this.

I’m 5’10 170 lbs and

I’m 5’10 170 lbs and a medium fit great. Snug but not too tight. Just enough room for a thin base layer. The sleeves are pretty long due to the built in mitts. It’s hard to justify the price until you’ve hunted in it. It really is a versatile and great piece.

Going to be a key

Going to be a key piece of my Sitka arsenal going forward. I used this hoody to close out the Kentucky whitetail season. In mid to high 30's I used the Fanatic hoody and a Sitka vest. Allowed me to stay warm all day. I actually wore the hood only to the stand and put the vest on once there. Fit is athletic cut and outstanding. Love the built in mesh face mask. Hood design has been improved and the flip over hand mitts work. Another exceptional piece of gear from Sitka.

Great hoody I use mid

Great hoody I use mid October on. It’s my top layer till the temps peak in the forty’s and is a good layer with the Shacket down to into the 20’s especially if there is low wind. The pouch in front is nice for hunting out of a saddle when it can be hard to get to your pockets on those first few frosty mornings.

Really nice hoody, good layer

Really nice hoody, good layer piece under my status. I like the inner waffle fleece, hood, and face mask. I don’t care for the super long sleeves, I already have long arms and normally would appreciate the added length; It’s also pretty long on the torso. The mits came in handy tonight and cut the cold a bit which is nice. The kangaroo pocket is nice and also fleece lined, the downside is when wearing a harness the pocket is not real functional. Love the exterior, it’s smooth didn’t grab any burrs and is silent. Wish Sitka made a heavyweight hoody in elevated II.

Love this Hoody, I wear

Love this Hoody, I wear it all the time deer hunting. Great for layering or alone... Please offer it in Subapine pattern.

An absolute must have. Run,

An absolute must have. Run, don't walk to buy one of these if you don't have one already. Perfect to wear alone as an outer layer or as the mid layer as temps drop. The hood and face mask are absolutely amazing! Combine this with the fanatic gloves and the flip over mittens on the hoody and it makes for wearing heavy gloves unnecessary. When temps really drop throw on the incinerator muff and you have an amazing system. The fanatic hoody should be a part of every serious whitetail hunters system!