Merino Core Lightweight Half-Zip
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Big Game : Optifade Subalpine
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The new Merino Lightweight Half-Zip features premium 17.5-micron merino wool spun around a nylon core, creating a high-performance next-to-skin layer that combines the comfort, warmth, moisture management and natural odor control of merino with the durability and elasticity of nylon. With a high heat-to-weight ratio and excellent breathability, the Merino Lightweight Half-Zip excels as a versatile base layer across a broad range of conditions and activity levels.
Product ID: #10056Men'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" |
Equinox & 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 Subalpine is designed for stalking and ambushing ungulates from ground level in tree-covered and vegetated terrain.
Weight: 5.8 oz. // Size: L
Fabric: 85% 120-Gram 17.5 Micron Merino / 15% Nylon Core-Spun Blend.
Product Comments
10 Reviews
Very comfortable with a great fit. Less shiny than the synthetic base layers. You would likely do as well with the synthetic Core lightweight shirt for better durability and lower price. I'm not sure if the value is there with the merino shirt but it slightly nicer overall.
Light weight merino half zip I can't wait to put to the test throughout archery season. Plan on purchasing a second one soon. Sizing advice: I'm 5'11" 170 lbs, athletic build, wear a medium in almost everything including my black ovis merino T's and half zip, and I'm definitely glad I went with a LARGE in this shirt or I would likely be rocking a belly shirt come hunting season. As a large, it's still not baggy and I'll be able to tuck it in.
Great base layer or shirt for warmer weather. Super soft and VERY comfortable. I accidentally ran this through the dryer and it didn’t shrink! But, I do wish the length was a little longer in the torso. I find myself “tucking” more than I would like. Four and 1/2 stars for this reason.
I paired it with the light merino wool bottoms and was very pleased. Weight to warmth is amazing.
Great product!! I was skeptical of all the hype about merino wool... but it is all true. These were extremely lightweight, but did a great job with maintaining body temperatures. Used during September early archery elk hunt. Did 6 days strait of hunting/hiking. Temperatures ranged from 30-70 and we hiked anywhere from 10-20 miles daily with about 3k elevation changes. I was never uncomfortable, wore either the ascent shirt, apex hoodie, and sometimes the kelvin light down jacket (no longer being made) with it depending on how the temperatures were looking. Even more impressive to me was that the base layers really did not smell at all. Im sold on it, will highly recommend to everyone. I hope Sitka will continue to produce more merino wool products, such as a t-shirt and more mid layers.
I think Sitka is really onto something with the Nylon/Wool combo. The quick drying property of nylon and the odor resistant property of wool work really well together. BUT no thumbholes for a $140 baselayer?
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I wore this as a base layer all season this year and loved it overall. The material quality is outstanding and I love the half zip for early season elk and deer. As others have commented however, this piece is just too short. I own many different merino pieces and know how to care for them properly so this wasn't a case of me putting it in the dryer, it is just short. I will continue to wear the one that I have but if Sitka would correct the issue, that would ensure that I buy more in the future.
Just picked up this base layer before my October elk hunt, it has quickly become my favorite base layer, and my wife loves it as well. Fits well and like all of my other merino wool products, doesn't stink after the 3rd wearing. Easy care, remarkably soft and comfortable. Like my Sitka soft-shell, this fits as well or better than any of my other performance brands that I use for skiing, cycling and other outdoor pursuits. I'm buying another.
This shirt is strong for merino. Quality is great! I’ve worn 2 of them for a few seasons from September to January in the Southwest. Problem is, they are just too short. I love the shirt, but I find myself avoiding it due to length.
I almost love this shirt, but they are about 3" too short. I'm 6ft tall so fairly average. I have owned merino hunting shirts in the past so I am aware of not drying merino due to shrinking, so I hang dry all my merino camo, but this shirt is frustratingly short. Hoping Sitka fixes this asap! I would totally buy some more once they get the length fixed.