Fanatic Jacket Reviews

I recently got this jacket

I recently got this jacket for Christmas and I am completely blown away. I hunt in Northeast Iowa so it can get extremely cold and have brutal winters. After sitting in the 20° degree weather with 35 MPH wind gusts blowing all night, I can confidently say that I didn’t even get a little chilly. To layer, I had a merino wool shirt, and just base-layer/long underwear. It withstands the conditions and is essential for any cold weather whitetail hunter to ensure you stay comfortable in the stand. 10/10 would recommend.

This is obviously a good

This is obviously a good piece of gear, that I highly recommend for bowhunting, but there are a few things that are left to be desired in my opinion. 1. The rangefinder pocket should be a little lower; when wearing a bino harness, the mouth of the pocket is affected by the strap of the harness making retrieving your rangefinder less smooth than it could be. 2. Jacket should be longer. I don't have a long torso, and my lower back kept feeling the breezes in this jacket. It is cut oddly short, and the drawstring doesn't seem to cinch it down much. This isn't a problem with bibs, but certainly noticeable without. 3. The sleeves need to be lined with a satin like material as opposed to whatever is used. My merino base layers would stick,cling, and bunch putting it on--not all my layers have thumb holes which might reduce this issue, however, I do think they would 'ride up' around your elbows over time. I don't usually wear synthetic base layers, this might not be a problem if you do.

I have been buying, trying

I have been buying, trying so many cold weather gear. For my wife, to keep her out for our 4 month bow season. Usually she would be done when the temperature dropped below 45 degrees. Yesterday it was a chilly 25 degrees with a 5 to 15 mph NE wind. She sat for 5 hours! Getting to see her first ever buck fight. As well as enjoying the time out. Today we will hunt the afternoon in dropping temperatures to 20 degree . Shes actually looking forward to the sit! I bought myself the same outfit. Seeing how much warmer she was. Truly a game changer! The suit (Bibs and jacket) allows the user to use less clothing. Pockets allow the user to hold essential gear. Zippers are quiet, while the suit itself is almost dead silent

I've been bow hunting for

I've been bow hunting for over 25 years and have always purchased gear that was on sale or off brand. I retired recently and treated myself to the Coat and Bibs.....by far THE BEST piece of hunting apparel I have ever purchased. Expensive but well worth the price. Did not need to do all day sits in November as I punched my tag in October but lent my Sitka Suit to a buddy at camp and he could not believe how warm it kept him. He will be purchasing one as well. A little bulky to pack in but well worth it. You will not get cold in this suit. Great quality and pockets and zippers are in all the right places.

No Blaze orange. I can't

No Blaze orange. I can't use it in my state (Wisconsin) for gun deer season unless I wear a coverall.

I wore my Fanatic jacket

I wore my Fanatic jacket for the first time in cold, windy conditions. Sat in the tree for hours and was toasty warm with two thin base layers. Only thing that got cold were my toes. My Cabelas bibs were fine but I am definitely upgrading to the Fanatic bibs. I don’t wear gloves so the built in hand muff was priceless. Sitka’s products are not cheap, but they are worth it. Go put a price on not freezing your butt off.

I've been Deering hunting on

I've been Deering hunting on the ground since I was a kid here in Montana. Last year I got into treestand hunting. Treestands complicate things and require some specialized clothing. I've been using my big game stuff and it worked OK. Yesterday was my first sit with this jacket. It's fantastic! The only kicker is it's not waterproof. It did however handle a light mist. But I pulled my Dewpoint jacket it over it when the wet snow came. Sitka really thought this jacket out. The muff pocket is incredible. The zipper pocket is perfect for a phone or holding hour binos. It is a tad bulky but it's super warm! The grunt call pocket is a great touch! Yet another great Sitka product!

As you would expect from

As you would expect from Sitka, this garment is awesome. I do think the grunt tube and range finder pocket needs a little more work. Maybe the grunt tube side needs to be a little more sectioned off so the tube won’t want to fall into the pocket. Maybe it’s just an issue I’m having. The magnet definitely needs to be stronger. I can definitely live with it though. And would definitely recommend. The bibs are perfect!

Silent, Super Comfortable, Lots of

Silent, Super Comfortable, Lots of pockets, and Really warm. If its cold. This is the jacket to have.

Is this expensive? Yes.. Is

Is this expensive? Yes.. Is it worth it? Yes. I recently had a half day sit Temps in mid 20s and 3 inches of snow, I was wearing the long sleeve t shirt, heavy duty half zip t, and the fanatic hoodie with the fanatic coat on overtop. Never did I even get a chill. The only problem I had was not flipping up the collar when it started to snow. Once the snow started falling around my neck it melted and was wet, but not wet close to skin. (but that was my fault) other thing, don't think you can just buy the bibs and coat and expect to be warm, it's the system that works together that keeps the warmth in. This system isn't for everyone, but if you like to be out in the late season, and want to sit longer then think of this as investing in your future hunting experiences. I've never hunted must past Dec 15 because I can't stay warm much more than 3 hours, I know that will change this year.

The new Fanatic series is

The new Fanatic series is top-notch. I've been using the original Fanatic series since it's inception and upgraded to the new stuff for this year. Certainly years of use reduced the warmth factor of the old stuff, but man - the new Fanatic jacket is awesome. Same great features of the last jacket, a little better fabric. I like how the wrists taper on the new, but miss a couple pockets that the old jacket had. All in all, I'm very happy with the Fanatic Jacket. I'm typically a Large in everything Sitka, and this is no exception. Great fit. 6'1 and 185 lbs.

To start I'm 5'10' 165lbs

To start I'm 5'10' 165lbs from NE Ohio. I ordered the large. It fits good, the length is perfect however it is a little loose in stomach. I just wore it today over thermals and the fanatic hoodie. The temp was 21° feels like 14° I was only out for 2 hrs. I am a freeze baby and a tight wod with money so buying this was hard. But after sitting out in the bitter cold today and being toasty and silent I'm more than happy! The hand warmer pocket and grunt tube pocket on the front is money. I had 2 doe and a spike about 15yrds from me. I drew on the doe to make sure it was silent as it seems. It passed the test and didn't ruin my night. This paired with the fanatic hoodie is awesome. I was wearing thermals and fleece lined pants and my legs were freezing but upper body was more than warm. Getting bibs soon as they are in stock. So if you're on the fence about these I'd pull the trigger on them. I wish I did years ago.

Just received this jacket and

Just received this jacket and hoody 3 days ago. I started last night in Pa. woods light snow, high winds, 20 degree temp. I was so surprised these 2 items kept me toasty warm. Tonight weather was not as bad but still 26 degree working well. I was able to keep my hands warm by keeping them in my pocket. I can not believe the light weight of them compared to my old parka's. Now it is time to get some bibs and a warmer pair of boots. Sizing was great I am 6'1 267 lbs. and XXL was perfect with plenty of room. I trust Sitka as when they explain a product they sell it works!

The fanatic jacket is the

The fanatic jacket is the best jacket I have ever owned. I hunt in Illinois where we go from 60 degrees one day down to 15 degrees the next. I have worn the fanatic jacket this year on hunts below 20 degrees with only the fanatic hoodie and heavy merino core shirt under it. I never got the slightest bit cold. One of my favorite parts about the jacket is the hand warmer built into the front of the jacket. Your hands will stay warm even without gloves. My main objective when I purchased the Sitka gear was to reduce the amount of layers I have to wear when I hunt. The fanatic series has helped me do just that. In addition to the jacket, I also own the fanatic bibs, fanatic vest, fanatic gloves, esw pant, and merino heavyweight core pant. I would give a 5/5 star rating to everyone of these items except the fanatic gloves. The fanatic gloves have a great concept however they do not keep your hands warm. My next purchase will be the Stratus or Celsius pants to have something to wear between early season and the heart of the winter. The Fanatic vest is amazing for afternoon hunts when the full jacket might be to much. Hope this long review helps all of you when ordering your Sitka Gear. It is expensive but you get what you pay for.

I purchased the 2019 model

I purchased the 2019 model after owning and loving the previous Fanatic set. This is ideal for cold North Eastern days in the tree stand. The new design is great with the berber fleece removed from areas of the garment, shedding un needed bulk in the arms and legs. I'm 6'0 200# and bought a size large which is good for layering of needed, but I find this is warm enough with just the mid weight base layer. The only thing I would change is the way the safety harness goes through the collar. I'd rather have the pass through on the middle of the back. Other than that, I'm very impressed and happy with this set.

Incredible jacket! Quiet, warm, and

Incredible jacket! Quiet, warm, and nice pockets. Diagonal zipper takes a little getting used to, but well worth it. You wont be disappointed.

So incredibly warm Pocket and

So incredibly warm Pocket and loop for everything

Jacket is very warm and

Jacket is very warm and very quiet. The zipper is just plain quirky - Would not buy again now that I used it for a season. Other than the zipper, its a good piece of gear.

This is a fantastic piece

This is a fantastic piece of gear full of great features. Right away you can feel the quality of this jacket. Cant wait to put it to the test this season. I would suggest sizing up for layers. For reference, I'm 6'3' 190 lbs. and the large was a little on the short side and to tight with my bibs and hoody on. I exchanged for the XL.

Awesome outer layer for those

Awesome outer layer for those harsh cold weather days with great pocket location. The hand warmer in the front works extremely well. Very impressed.

Just received, quality is everything

Just received, quality is everything expected. Normally wear XXL, ordered same. 6’1” 240 athletic build. Exchanged for 3XL. Shoulders and arms were too tight. Length was a little short. Expect 3XL will fit perfect. Look forward to this being the go-to cold weather jacket for the duration.

This jacket is absolutely amazing!

This jacket is absolutely amazing! It has completely changed the game for cold weather sits. Paired with the Fanatic bibs, hat and gloves and proper layering I can sit hours on end on teens and possibly colder. Don't let the price hold you back on the Fanatic set. It is all well worth it!

I just returned from a

I just returned from a stationary whitetail hunt in MT in unseasonably cold weather. I am 6'2' and 260 lbs and the XXL fit nicely over 2 layers of insulation. This is a very effective jacket, as it is very warm and amazingly quiet. My suggestions for improvement are: more room in the throat (or use a stretchy collar) to allow for high neck layering and the Sitka Gear gaiter, and continue working on reducing burr accumulation (this dissuaded me from buying the Fanatic backpack after finishing my hunt). I upgraded from a used model purchased in 2014 and this new jacket is light years better in warmth, roominess and stealth. I hunted in 10-15 F (before wind chill) and didn't need to put my bibs on (traverse insulation and Mountain pants) as this jacket kept me warm in cold winds. Thank you SG for another thoughtful and effective solution to cold weather hunting.