Fanatic Jacket Reviews

I grew up hunting in

I grew up hunting in northern Wi, where the temps are cold and deer are few. I used to dread that back half of hunts were you just sit in your stand and shiver. I’m in high school and spent all my money on the fanatic set, and don’t regret it. In my opinion it is the best stationary whitetail set you can buy. Trust me I was initially not a Sitka believer. Now my thought is that the people that don’t believe in Sitka are the ones who haven’t tried wearing it in the woods. It’s legit.

Bought this set shortly before

Bought this set shortly before going to Kansas. It was 12 degrees with a 25+ mph wind. I was warm for the entire hunt. I have always been a person to get cold easy. That being said i would recommend not wearing to walk to your stand if you have to cover some distance. I wore a set of thermals with my regular camo over that and then put the fanatic bibs and jacket on once I got to my stand after the first hunt. Doing this I should have bought it one size larger. Highly recommend!

This jacket is a must

This jacket is a must have for bowhunters. Very quiet and warm. Front pouch works well for storage and warming hands. Jacket is low bulk for string clearance. I wear the fanatic hoody and lightweight long-sleeved shirt underneath and stay plenty warm.

I am on my third

I am on my third season using this piece in the midwest and it has stood up through some very cold sits and a minimum of 5 deer seasons and still going strong. Absolute must have for any serious hunter!

Finally a bow hunting suit

Finally a bow hunting suit that’s not too bulky and is designed FOR bow hunters. Ultra quiet and super warm. Home run

This weekend was the WI

This weekend was the WI Deer gun opener and the weather was just plane miserable to say the least. This coat and bib combo provided excellent warmth and wind protection in sub zero conditions making the day bearable to hunt. The one thing that would make this combo better would be some Sitka Boots! Please design a cold weather boot as good as your clothing.

I have a good mix

I have a good mix of all the top hunting brands. Did a ton of research before pulling the trigger on the fanatic set. This is as warm and quiet as advertised. 10 degree morning in a tree stand with simple base layers and I stayed toasty. Price tag was a gut punch at checkout but I have no regrets now.

My Fanatic Jacket and Bibs

My Fanatic Jacket and Bibs arrived this morning just in time to get out for an afternoon hunt. This gear is hands down the best I have ever worn. I have never been so comfortable in the stand before. It was 28 degrees,10mph wind and snow. Very satisfied with the performance of this set. Will be comfortable and warm in the late season this year.

I own both the jacket

I own both the jacket and bibs in the fanatic lineup and they are by far hands down the most comfortable, warmest, quietest gear I have ever owned. They are worth every penny.

Best cold weather gear I’ve

Best cold weather gear I’ve ever worn. You can have minimal layering underneath and still be warm. Also the design for bow hunting is amazing.

Had to come on here

Had to come on here to say how truly impressed I was by the Fanatic System. I’m a Wisconsin bowhunter and I used to freeze my butt off standing in trees during late November-January. Today I went out in sub 10°F weather with a +20mph wind with just one base layer under the fanatic jacket/bibs and I stayed toasty the entire time. The one thing I will say as a bowhunter is that the jacket is a bit bulky and took a little getting used to shooting with, but a few practice shots and I was fine. Sitka did a good job including some stretch fabric in areas rather than fleece to limit draw/release interference. Highly recommend this system to anyone who likes to sit out on freezing winter days waiting for that late season giant. Pair it with the incinerator hand muff and you can’t go wrong! In terms of warmth and durability it definitely lives up to the hype.

If you're a late season

If you're a late season big game hunter (bow or rifle) this is the jacket for you. I like to still hunt late season to find them in their beds and this jacket is deadly quiet.

Best hunting jacket for the

Best hunting jacket for the cold I’ve owned. I also like the quiet features it has as well.

This jacket is amazing, I

This jacket is amazing, I live in upstate NY and opening day for rifle was a high of 26F and a low of 11F with a decent breeze. I sat in the tree stand all day with absolutely no uncomfort. Will be getting the bibs for next year as my legs and toes were the only parts that started to get cold. When my fingers got cold, the kangaroo pocket on this jacket warmed them right up with no warmers inside.

This was one of my

This was one of my first Sitka purchases and is definitely my go to during late season whitetail stand hunting in ND and MN. I have layered the Sitka base wear with it and hunted in -20 degree temps. It is a great setup for late season archery. I absolutely love this outfit and would highly recommend it to anyone.

I love this jacket. It’s

I love this jacket. It’s totally quite and I stay warm. The lowest temp I’ve reached in it was 1°F. I also have the matching bibs. Will recommend to anybody!

This jacket is very warm

This jacket is very warm and perfect for November archery and later archery in PA. Although the cross-body zipper takes a little getting used to, it's definitely worth having the pouch to keep your hands warm. If possible, you should carry this to the stand instead of wearing it in. As with most Sitka gear, I'm usually slightly in between sizes. The medium was too tight and the large has a little extra room especially in the waist area unless I have the bibs on too. I'm 5'-11' 180lbs with a lean athletic build. It's very quiet and well thought out.

By far the warmest hunting

By far the warmest hunting clothes in my closet. Engineered for performance. I was skeptical about the fit but soon realized I don’t need the same base layers as my “high dollar wool” required to stay warm. No shortages of pockets and probably too many for me and my ability to lose items in them. My only complaint is the camouflage pattern available in the whitetail Fanatic system. Not as versatile as other patterns available. Overall, very happy and warm!

This jacket is seriously SICK!

This jacket is seriously SICK! Feels great, nice and toasty. You can tell Sitka put a ton of thought in the design of this piece. 10/10 would buy again. For a size reference, it runs true to size, and is designed to be layered underneath. I am 6’2” ~190lb and wear an XL (my normal size). It fits great with room underneath for my other gear, while remaining slim enough for bow hunting.

This coat is all that

This coat is all that is advertised: exceptionally warm and roomy. My only problem is it is somewhat difficult to put on unless I wear something smooth under it. Definitely worth the money!

I have fallen in love

I have fallen in love with this Jacket! After hunting the last 2 weeks in the late white tail season in ND the only complaint I have have is it does not have a hood! Thanks you Sitka for a Awesome jacket

2nd day with this jacket

2nd day with this jacket in Iowa, it is not as warm as described. Works decent in a box blind, but if you get out in the wind it is ineffective keeping me warm. I have an earlier fanatic jacket which came with a hood. This jacket needs a hood. Come on Sitka it's supposed to be a cold weather jacket for bow hunting. Doesn't cut the mustard. Only positive thing is it is quiet. Don't buy this jacket if you're into all day sits where the temperatures are below freezing and there is wind.

Get cold in the tree

Get cold in the tree stand or blind late season? Not anymore! The fanatic jacket is fantastic. This jacket keeps me warm with and without layering up depending on the temp. Pair this with the fanatic bibs around 40 degrees and you won’t need to layer up.

Absolutely love the entire fanatic

Absolutely love the entire fanatic lineup. Well thought out design, every pocket,zipper,button and magnet are in the right place. Only regret is not buying it sooner.

I bought the fanatic jacket

I bought the fanatic jacket and bibs because I was tired of being cold during late season in Kansas. I wore the bibs and jacket rifle hunting this year in December and loved them. It was 15 deg, snowing, and blowing wind. I was covered in snow but stayed toasty warm with just 250 merino wool top and bottom and the fanatic hoody underneath. Love the design with all the useful pockets and the front hand pouch is awesome. I’m 6 ft, 215 lbs and comfortably wear the large. I also have the stratus and wear that in large.

I took too long to

I took too long to buy this Fanatic jacket. Period. I wasted two seasons in far more layers than necessary. With wind chills in the single digits I wore UA long sleeve base layer, Sitka Merino wool heavyweight top, my Fanatic hoodie and this jacket. With the Incinerator hat and neck gaiter, you cannot beat this with anything out there. Bottom layers were Merino heavyweight, Midi pant and Stratus bibs. Gloves? Not really necessary but I wear the light weight Merinos. When you upper core is as warm as this jacket keeps you, the rest of your body is warmer as well. Adding just ONE hot hands warmer to the front pouch was more than enough and two... well, that was just stupid. You cannot go wrong here.

Very warm and stops wind

Very warm and stops wind like a brick wall. First day I wore this jacket the wind was howling and it did not affect me one bit. The deer...yes

The best jacket I’ve ever

The best jacket I’ve ever worn. I get cold very easily and single digits/wind are not an issue with this jacket. The front hoody pocket is an awesome design.

The Fanatic Jacket and Bibs

The Fanatic Jacket and Bibs are by far the best and warmest clothing I have ever owned in my 50 years of hunting. I would recommend them to anyone that still hunts in the cold weather and wind. Wished I had tried them long ago.

This jacket is great. I

This jacket is great. I am in Texas and it is a little much great for 30-40°F. Anything past that and you'll be sweating. Otherwise it is amazing.

These things are awesome! Love

These things are awesome! Love them. Warm, quiet and from 40°F all the way to -15°F degrees they are the best!

This is by far the

This is by far the best hunting jacket I've ever owned period. Match it with the bibs and you will literally never be cold.

Holy cow is this thing

Holy cow is this thing warm and quiet and well though out. I traded in my older bulkier parkas and finally upgraded to this. It’s toasty. I sweat so I always pack in my outerwear and dress in the stand, if you’re hauling any distance in this, you’re gonna sweat.

This jacket is great. Very

This jacket is great. Very quiet and warm. My only complaint is that I wish it came with a detachable hood.

Fanatic Series is the Best

Fanatic Series is the Best Hunting Clothes on the Market. A 20°F morning with 10-20 mph wind and I never even got chilled. The hot hand warmer sleeve inside the coat saved me on this day when I found that I had left my gloves in the cabin. I killed my best buck on this day in West Virginia. Save your money like I did and buy yourself some Sitka, you Won't Be Disappointed!!

I have the old Fanatic

I have the old Fanatic Jacket and bibs and have ordered a new system. This jacket and bibs have been to hell and back and it just time to order a new one. This is hands down the best gear money can buy. There is not one item on here that I would not recommend. Thanks sitka for quality gear that last and keeps us coming back for more.

This jacket has totally changed

This jacket has totally changed the way I hunt as well as the conditions I can hunt in. Worth every penny. My only regret is not buying it sooner. Warm even when it is in the teens.

The main reason I held

The main reason I held off so long is that I couldn't try any of this stuff on locally. I'm 6' 0' and 300lbs which didn't seem to line up with any other reviews. I had tried on the Stratus jacket in a 2XL and it fit, but wasn't something I'd layer. I wanted that ability with this jacket and the 3XL works great. Still not interfering with the bow at all, and enough room to layer if needed. Although, this seems very warm with just a t-shirt so far. In almost every other ag/farm brand coat like Carhartt, I'd do a 2XL or 2XLT for length. Hope this helps the bigger guys out there if nothing else.

5+ Stars. I can’t believe

5+ Stars. I can’t believe how warm this keeps me in extreme lower temps hunting in WI. When temps hit the the teens with wind and minimal layers, my buddy always tells me how cold he gets while layered up in his ScentLok set, while I’m comfortable as can be. Absolutely incredible, and awesome for bow hunters!

This jacket is hands down

This jacket is hands down the best whitetail hunting jacket out there. Very warm and comfortable. Makes it easier to sit out longer in cold temps here in the midwest. I’m 6’1” and 200 pounds, I got an XL and I can comfortably wear it over the fanatic hoody and my base layer.

This jacket is awesome. It's

This jacket is awesome. It's super warm, comfortable and quiet. The jackets fit is perfect for bow hunting and allows you to draw and shoot without restrictions. The built in hand muff is perfect for keeping your hands warm.. I only gave it a 4 star rating because I think this needs a hood. I wear the fanatic hoody under this jacket, but it's not the same as a well built hood that will stop snow, rain and wind. This jacket is made for Cold windy conditions. A hood goes a long way to adding protection around your neck and head. I do wear the blizzard hat and neck gaiter with this, but it's not nearly as effective as a hoody in the snow and wind.

I will no longer be

I will no longer be buying sitkas outer jackets. They are way to to short in the torso. An outside layer should cover the insulating layers in my opinion. Both the incinerator and fanatic sit over an inch above my celsius midi. For the amount of money you spend on these things you would think it would be thought out better. And I'm not falling for the athletic fit crap. There is nothing athletic about a damn belly shirt. They are either cutting corners to save money on material or they are basing their american men's sizes off the 8 year old Vietnamese boys building their gear.

Omg! I can’t tell you

Omg! I can’t tell you how awesome this jacket, bib, and sweatshirt is. I have used an assortment of hunting outfits throughout my lifetime and you can tell that these guys hunt. So well thought out. Pockets so convenient and quiet. Took me a few years to get all the pieces because of the price. My wife would buy me one piece per year for anniversary and maybe one for Christmas or my birthday. Well worth it! Thank you Sitka for caring and making a quality product.

This is the best piece

This is the best piece of hunting clothing/equipment I own. It is quiet, innovative and comfortable. The handwarmer pocket is a game changer. It is extremely warm and windproof. I've worn this jacket in the stand in rain, snow, wind, you name it...The Fanatic Jacket performs flawlessly in every condition.

I will start with saying

I will start with saying this: This is the first review I’ve ever given on anything in my life. I use to be one of those guys that cry babied about Sitka's price saying it can’t be that much better to spend that much blah blah blah. I deserve a smack across the face for that. I get cold pretty easily for some reason, That’ll never happen again now that I own Sitka gear. It’s 23 degrees out as I type this from my tree stand right now. Normally I wouldn’t risk taking my hands out of my pocket to loose heat, but with this fanatic setup I feel like I’m sitting on the beach in Florida right now. I’ve tried tons of different suits from other brands even used heated vests and shirts to stay warm. With the Sitka base layers I’d have no issue sitting in single digit weather. Sitka is hands down the best and worth every penny. Another upside when spending a good amount on hunting clothes you already know you’ll watch your weight so you can fit in your Sitka suit every year. It’s just an all around win win with this stuff, you will not be disappointed!

Excellent designed jacket! The Fanatic

Excellent designed jacket! The Fanatic system is like sitting in a warm sleeping bag in the stand. The windstopper feature turned a below zero windchill into an enjoyable morning hunt. I was not a big fan of the mesh pocket in the front but I would rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.

It’s ridiculous you didnt make

It’s ridiculous you didnt make this waterproof using goretex like every other hunting coat made. Such a missed chance at perfection.

Great Product and amazing quality!

Great Product and amazing quality!

Great jacket! Super warm and

Great jacket! Super warm and comfortable. Worth it!

Excellent heavy weight jacket. -7°C

Excellent heavy weight jacket. -7°C and strong north winds didn’t keep me out of the stand and it paid off. The breathability scale may be a little off though… if you’re active, you’re sweating. Regardless, I 100% recommend buying.