Heavyweight Hoody
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Big Game : Optifade Open Country
The Heavyweight Hoody is versatility at its best. This hoody works as an extension of your base layer for hunts in cold weather or worn as outerwear for active mid-season days. The channeled comfort-stretch fleece insulation retains core warmth while allowing moisture to rapidly move through the system.
Product ID: #70016Men's
Sizing Guide
Jacket & Tops Sizing
| Size | Chest | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 36 - 38" | 33" |
| Medium | 39 - 41" | 34" |
| Medium Tall | 39 - 41" | 36" |
| Large | 42 - 45" | 35" |
| Large Tall | 42 - 45" | 37" |
| X-Large | 46 - 49" | 36" |
| X-Large Tall | 46 - 49" | 38" |
| 2XL | 50 - 53" | 37" |
| 2XL Tall | 50 - 53" | 39" |
| 3XL | 54 - 57" | 38" |
Pant Sizing (Inches)
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30" | 31" | |
| 31 | 31" | 31" | |
| 32 | 32" | 31" | 33" |
| 33 | 33" | 32" | 34" |
| 34 | 34" | 32" | 34" |
| 35 | 35" | 32" | 34" |
| 36 | 36" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 37 | 37" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 38 | 38" | 33" | 34.5" |
| 40 | 40" | 33" | |
| 42 | 42" | 33" | |
| 44 | 44" | 33" |
Pant Sizing
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 28 - 30" | 31" | |
| Medium | 31 - 33" | 31" | 33" |
| Large | 34 - 37" | 32" | 34" |
| X-Large | 38 - 41" | 32" | 34" |
| 2XL | 42 - 45" | 32" | 34" |
| 3XL | 46 - 49" | 32" | 34" |
Dakota Pant Sizing
| Size | Waist | Reg | Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 31" | 31" | |
| 32 | 33" | 31" | 33" |
| 34 | 35" | 32" | 34" |
| 36 | 37" | 32" | 34" |
| 38 | 39" | 32" | 34" |
| 40 | 41" | 32" | |
| 42 | 43" | 32" | |
| 44 | 45" | 32" |
Glove Sizing
| Size | Palm Circ | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 8 - 8.5" | 7.5 - 8" |
| Large | 9 - 9.5" | 8.5 - 9" |
| X-Large | 9.5 - 10" | 9 - 9.5" |
| 2XL | 10 - 10.5" | 9.5 - 10" |
Gaiter Sizing
| Size | Calf Circ | Boot Size |
|---|---|---|
| M/L | 17.5" | US 6-10" |
| L/XL | 18.5" | US 10-14" |
How to Take
Your Measurements
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1. SLEEVE MEASURE
Bend your elbow and put your hand on your hip. Measure from the center of the back of your neck, along the shoulder and down the elbow to the wrist bone.
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2. CHEST SIZE
Take measurement under armpits, around fullest part of chest and shoulder blades.
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3. WAIST SIZE
Measure around where you normally wear your pants, keeping the tape measure a bit loose or putting one finger between your body and the tape measure.
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4. INSEAM
In a standing position,measure from your crotch to where you want your pants to end, breaking at the top of the shoe in the front and just above the heel in the back.
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5. GLOVES
With hand partially closed, measure over the knuckles, around the hand, excluding the thumb.
Fit Guide
SITKA Gear engineers gear with a specific Fit and intended end use in mind. These functional designs provide the user with authentic garments for the right situation.
Fit Descriptions
We can communicate our Fit descriptions in 3 different ways. Keep in mind that each garment will allow for layering in accordance to the garments place in a system and described Fit
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P/F
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S/F
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E/F
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P/F - PERFORMANCE FIT
Designed for minimal layering. Whether an early season piece or already insulated this garment fits to prevent inefficiencies in heat retention caused by dead space.
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S/F - STANDARD FIT
Designed to accommodate layering for more versatility from early to late season climates.
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E/F - EXPEDITION FIT
Designed for maximum layering in the worst conditions. Cut roomier to accommodate additional layering underneath.
GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment Open Country is scientifically optimized for engagement ranges of 50 yards and beyond at ground level in rocky terrain above the timber line.
Weight: 14.8 oz. // Size: L
Fabric: Heavyweight Comfort Stretch Fleece (93% Polyester/7% Elastane).
Polygiene® Odor Control Technology safely neutralizes odor caused from sweat.
YKK® Zippered Chest Pocket: Keep essentials right at your fingertips.
Stretch Thumb Loops: Shed layers with ease without compromising the rest of your system.
Half-Length, Center Front YKK® Zipper: Provides the perfect balance of warmth and breathability.
Low-Profile Flatlock Seam Construction & Low-Profile Hood.
Imported
Technology
Why We Made This
Fleece mid-layers often come with a lack of efficient moisture transfer limiting the performance of subsequent layers. We solved this problem with a unique waffled construction that accelerates the movement of sweat through the system, preventing it from building up on the inside. The channeled insulation provides some additional warmth, and Polygiene technology controls odor building making this an incredibly versatile mid-layer, that can also function as an outer layer.
Product Comments
21 Reviews
This is my go to hoody. It's super warm and extremely comfortable. I wear this hoody pretty much daily.
Great product - would give 5 stars but the fit just isn't quite perfect for us taller skinny guys. Wish they made it in a medium-tall so I didn't have to order up and get the large. Otherwise, great hoody!
I bought this as my first base layer piece, the performance has been great. Very warm and fits too size. That being said after about half a dozen wearings I am starting to get some serious pill balling on the shoulder/chest area where my bib straps rub against it. Other than that it is a fantastic piece I have recommended this to many people.
Good hoody, just not five stars. Fabric is warm and quiet, working as a midlayer under my Stratus or as a daily wear item. Quickly becoming my go-to hoody. However, the hoody doesn't have hand pockets, which is slightly unnerving and the reason why it can't get five stars.
Heavyweight Hoody works perfectly with the Sitka Layering System. Depending on the weather, this hoody goes great over the Core Lightweight Hoody. I have the Subalpine, Open Country, and a couple solids. Thanks Sitka for listening, and adding other hunting solid colors.
The Heavyweight Hoody is my favorite Sitka product. As a guide and wildlife officer I wear my hoody throughout the year. In back country camps, I rarely take it off. Its a super underlayer as well as a great light shirt. The hood is awesome extra insulation for long hours glassing, on horseback or running boats.
When you need a little extra for those cool spring mornings in the turkey woods, this is it. Warm enough for the 30’s but cool enough you don’t burn up in the heat of the day.
I own three of these and primarily use them as base layer for cold weather (under 10 deg F) pheasant hunting. Hood is great in windy cold conditions and pull down as conditions improve. Also use as a base layer fishing on cold days. Hood is perfect when running between fishing locations. For those wondering about fit....I'm 6'1", 200 lbs with long torso, and prefer a loose fit. 2XL is a perfect fit for me.
Got this, because I love my core lightweight goody so much, but needed a bit more warmth and this delivered. It is everything I was hoping for when the weather started getting colder. I can hike just in this and stay plenty warm and just have to throw a puffy over it when glassing and I stay so warm. This is a absolute must for cold weather hunting.
I was very impressed at the warmth to weight ratio of this piece. It is very lightweight, but the channeling in the insulation works well to trap body heat and the outer material blocks the wind quite well. The fit is a bit on the larger side, especially in the trunk and waist which is a bit baggy compared to other Sitka pieces.
This is my go to hoody for Pennsylvania. Not too hot in 70 degree weather and good to about 45 degrees. It’s my go to piece whenever I go to the turkey woods.
Like I said in my review of the Kelvin WS hoody, I can't decide which of these is my very favorite piece from Sitka. It could very well be this one. The warmth to wight ratio boggles my mind. It is very soft and very warm for what it is. With a Merino wool base layer under the heavyweight hoody, it can probably get you through 90% of your hunting season. It wicks moisture very well and does not hold onto scent at all. I can't say enough about it, I like it so much that I plan on getting another one just to have. Very pleased.
Unbelievably comfortable. I bought this in every color, because I liked it so much. I can wear this in almost any temperature . Perfect mid layer. Very packable. I can’t say enough good things about the hoodie.
Awesome and warm. This is exactly what I wanted from a “mid-layer” hoodie. Perfect thickness and warmth without being bulky. Long tail in the back prevents that funky ride up when wearing waders. Overall, well worth the money.
Awesome base layer, comfy and fit well!
I have last years model, not sure what is different for this year. Wore it in Michigan's white tail opener 2 days ago when it was 60 going to the stand and 80 coming out. Got a little sweaty on the way in, but the wicking dried me out quick once in the stand. Even in 70's and low 80's I wasn't hot as the channeled fleece kept air moving (BTW, this was with using the hood). Only got uncomfortable when the sun started hitting my directly. I was really surprised, I thought I would have to shed it once the temps started rising.
Really soft and warm. I wore it in temperatures around 40 degrees and it was perfect. It’s crazy how it’s super lightweight and still manages to keep you warm. I would buy again. The fit is super athletic. If you want a loose fit order up a size.
SITKA Team - 10.08.2019
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I just bought this for a spring black bear hunt and wore it every day for 5 days strait, it fits the bill here in north Idaho on the 4am 23°F morning with a puffy jacket and mountain vest over it. Then as the tempa warmed up to 65°F by noon I only needed this shirt. The hood is perfect to keep sun off your neck or zip the shirt all the way up for extra warmth while glassing. My only complaint is it's too baggy around the waist. I'm 5'9" 190 crossfit build and I felt like there's too much extra material around the belly area.
First, what I like. This piece is quite warm and wind resistant, and very well designed functionally from the form fitting hood to the nice, longer sleeves that allow one to raise hands above head without them riding way up, similarly with the long tail to cover the back. What I don't like is that the belly and waist are huge, which makes this warm piece compromised when worn untucked because it lets in a huge draft from below. I'm 5'11 with a 44" chest and 33" waist, weighing 175 lbs, which is generally a solid Large size. This thing is huge in the waist--I measure it at 43". It's made with tons of stretchy Lycra, too, so who are they expecting to have to fit with this cut? Also, the chest pocket could be a little bigger to accommodate average smart phones without having to stretch the pocket, which makes it hard to extricate.
5’11” 190lbs , and the L fits me perfect! Excellent product!
I’m 5’11, 210lbs and the XL fits amazing. I loved the lightweight so much I bought the heavyweight in black for everyday wear when I am traveling through the winter months. It also serves as the perfect blind piece in the late October hunts in the whitetail woods. From flights to whitetail sits it can’t be beat! I can’t wait to get it in a pattern for the elk woods.