Fanatic Jacket Reviews

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.