Unfortunately I have 2 pair of these pants, and both of them ripped, both pair the back left pocket ripped, I keep my iPhone in it. And 1 pair the zipper ripped. I had them repaired.
I was lucky and able to get this jacket on sale from $180. It is an excellent packable mid layer also great on its own. One drawback, not very durable. It will rip on brush etc.
The Boots Are a litte big in the acual size not ft size but use them all season from lock ons and sadldles no sliping issues and was very comfy on the feet and took 2x as long for feet to get cold! (very impressed with the warmth). Only issue i had was walking in to my stand on the first hunt a stick ripped the boots and made them no longer waterproof so cant rate the waterproofness
I needed a better jacket to help keep me warm and not let the cold winter air through during whitetail sits. This jacket impressed me the first time I wore it. I actually over layered and was a little too hot. The second time I just walked in with a mid merino long sleeve and then put the jacket on once I was up in the tree. I was really comfortable during my sit.
An option for a hood on this jacket would be nice. Overall really happy I upgraded to this jacket.
Way warmer than I expected, yet still thin and great mobility. Windproof yet breathable. Perfect for Louisiana. Can throw a mid weight under for the colder days or lightweight for a warmer Louisiana winter day
Extremely warm. Very quiet. Built in hand muff is warmer than most hand muffs that I have used before. This plus the bibs are extremely warm. I am from a much warmer climate originally and being in a tree stand below 20F is very tolerable for me with jacket and bibs + some midweight merino layers. Would recommend avoiding walking to stand with full system on as you can get a little warm.
Cons:
- Somewhat Bulky
- Would like the hand muff to be a little higher on the jacket for saddle hunting, but otherwise great design and very warm.
Officially just donated all of my lululemon athletic shorts and only rock these now. So comfortable and practical to wear out and about or on the boat while fishing. Waiting for L to come back into stock to buy more colors.
Also want to note - no other hunting clothing line takes care of active/retired/veteran military and law enforcement like Sitka. Easily one of the most generous businesses out there. I refuse to buy FirstLite, Kuiu, or any other brand just off this fact alone. Not many companies do it like Sitka does. Kudos!
I bought this setup towards the end of the season and only had the opportunity to use it a few times. I hunted in single digits with windshield well below 0. I hunted about 2. 5 hours and stayed perfectly warm. Can’t wait until next season.