Debbi C.
Apr 7, 2026
5/5
Like having a warm comforter as a best. Comfortable and wind resistant. Lots of convenient pockets and layers well under winter jackets on those frigid hunts. Side zips helps when layering so you can sit or move with ease
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
frank r.
Mar 31, 2026
3/5
very nice now have 2
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL
Nathan B.
Mar 27, 2026
5/5
This things great on top or as a thermal under layer.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Betsy O.
Mar 27, 2026
5/5
I purchased this vest for my husband (he couldn’t stop talking about it after he saw mine). The fit is perfect on both of our sizes, he got an XL to wear be able to layer comfortably, I have a M and it’s perfect over a sweatshirt and for layering. The vest is incredibly comfortable and warm. It makes bow hunting in colder temps more enjoyable.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL
Mac D.
Mar 25, 2026
5/5
I am 6’3 and weigh 200. With Sitka stuff, I fall in between L and XL with hoodies, shirts and jackets. With the Fanatic Vest, it is definitely an outer layering piece for me. If not layering underneath, L would have been perfect. I will probably wear this over my Stratus jacket when temps get in the 30s and below. If you are familiar with the jacket, all of the same features minus the sleeves.
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
Evan F.
Mar 25, 2026
1/5
It bigger then expected not recommended the side zipper is very annoying but it is very warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: Runs big
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
William R.
Mar 24, 2026
5/5
Very nice product
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Tyler H.
Mar 24, 2026
5/5
Works amazing over or under jackets. Great pockets for the essentials. Cuts the wind and keeps in your core body heat.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: XL
joshua l.
Mar 23, 2026
5/5
Never got to put it into action this year, I needed it for the early part of the cold season when I was still bow hunting and my bow string was getting caught on the bulky sleeves of my fanatic coat. Tested it in the backyard though and it seems to be the solution so I look forward to putting it into action next year. I know it will keep my core warm based on how my coat is, what I don't know is whether or not my arms will freeze or not. Time will tell. I say fit runs true to size assuming that you know how bulky the material is and how that size all ready fits in the jacket. They definitely fit true to size but on the exterior they are a bit bigger so I would try them on and make sure you have adequate room to layer underneath. I typically size up on the fanatic stuff to layer a bunch underneath
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: M
Ethan W.
Mar 23, 2026
5/5
Good gear
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Abraham W.
Mar 23, 2026
5/5
Great vest
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Frank E.
Mar 23, 2026
5/5
Warmest gear available!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Robert C.
Mar 22, 2026
5/5
Warm, great fit, comfortable. Excellent quality. You should know that I spent 30 years in the outdoor industry and retired as the VP sales of The North Face from the Rockies to the east coast. Very familiar with gore and spend many years Developing products with them. I retired in 2000. My passions are fly fishing both fresh and saltwater and hunting. I’m a veteran of the Marines from the late 1960’s. So I thank you for using your veteran program
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Mike S.
Mar 17, 2026
5/5
Great product
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: M
Jared D.
Mar 17, 2026
5/5
Awesome piece of gear to have in the layering arsenal!
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Gregory D.
Mar 17, 2026
5/5
Very warm.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Nicky R.
Mar 17, 2026
5/5
Been eyeing the fanatic vest for a while. Glad a pulled the trigger. You guys nailed it! Large was perfect.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Robert S.
Mar 17, 2026
5/5
Excellent product. Super warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Craig O.
Mar 16, 2026
5/5
True to size fit great!
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: L
Joseph S.
Mar 16, 2026
5/5
This is my favorite vest. The warmest and most well designed vest I have ever worn. If it’s cold, it’s what you should be wearing. An awesome piece of clothing.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Ethan D.
Mar 16, 2026
5/5
Keeps you warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: M
Scott M.
Mar 16, 2026
5/5
Perfect for treestand hunting. Warm and quiet for up close encounters.
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
James W.
Mar 16, 2026
5/5
Super quite, wind proof and built for bowhunting
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Chris D.
Nov 26, 2025
5/5
Unfortunately it’s been too warm in the South for me to wear yet, but I’m looking forward to when it’s finally cold enough to wear it versus my heavy jacket which limits my arm movement for bow hunting. My hunting buddy has had one for years and loves his.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Casey F.
Nov 16, 2025
5/5
Absolutely love this piece of Sitka gear. Bow hunters dream!! Very warm, would recommend this piece to anyone. The fit is great it runs a little big but that’s perfect for layering purposes.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: True to size
Chris B.
Nov 16, 2025
5/5
Wore the vest over the Stratus jacket during an all day sit in 30 degree temps and 25 mph winds and what a difference! Definite game changer adding this to your system!
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Myron G.
Nov 15, 2025
5/5
Bought to layer over other gear in colder weather. Very warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Devon F.
Nov 13, 2025
5/5
Perfect outerwear or layering piece
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Nickalos H.
Nov 12, 2025
5/5
This vest is a game changer. Must have in the bow hunting stand. I can run this with a thermal until the snow falls
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jeremy A.
Nov 11, 2025
5/5
You’ll want to buy two.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Travis S.
Nov 11, 2025
5/5
I should have got a 2xl but still love it
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: Runs big
John C.
Oct 27, 2025
5/5
Incredibly warm & silent. Highly recommend!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Joe A.
Oct 26, 2025
5/5
Awesome super warm and comfortable best vest ever and love the new color
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
ANDREW P.
Oct 26, 2025
3/5
I match this vest with traverse hoodie/bibs when it’s too cold. It’s a nice piece of gear but the sticker price is steep. The argument is it blends pretty well and the vest is quiet. Worth the price if you utilize it a lot. It is a heavy vest definitely for cool weather.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Justin L.
Oct 10, 2025
5/5
Great vest to pair with Stratus Jacket and Bibs.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Jon J.
Oct 7, 2025
5/5
Very comfortable and allows me to use my bow with ease
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Brian P.
Sep 26, 2025
3/5
I wish it was a little more form fitting. I ordered the full jacket version years ago and it fit much better.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs big
Evan R.
Sep 18, 2025
5/5
If you don’t want to be too warm but not too cold on those 50 to mid 40 sits pair this with the fanatic hoodie underneath
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Michael H.
Sep 17, 2025
5/5
Soft, quiet, warm, nice pockets!
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size