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Title: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: medic77 on September 02, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
I have about 260 buck left in the kitty to purchase some gear.  So far I have 2 pairs of ascent pants and a traverse zip.  All in forest.  What's my next move?  
The stuff I think I want they don't make in forest.  I was thinking about 2 SS core shirts and either a Jetstream vest in Gray or an ascent jacket in forest.  What's the best bang for the buck.  I need it to double for an elk hunt in 2 weeks and whitetail season.  

Does anyone mix Kuiu verde and forest together?  I really like the guide jacket because of the hood.
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: tracker12 on September 02, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
I have the 90% jacket and it is my favorite piece.  But That being said I have the Jest Stream Jacket on my list.  I just like a hood on my jacket for these cold windy days or lightly rainy day
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: medic77 on September 02, 2013, 08:03:00 PM
I like those too but they don't make them in forest.  I'm not real crazy about the fanatic stuff and its so heavy.
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: Steve O on September 02, 2013, 08:12:00 PM
I'd get a set of merino and a Kelvin vest. I always have a kelvin vest with me. On or scrunched up all tiny in my pack  for a night on the mountain.  Their merino base layers are awesome.
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: Stykbowslim on October 05, 2013, 01:52:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by medic77:
Does anyone mix Kuiu verde and forest together?  I really like the guide jacket because of the hood.
Sometimes I will wear Kuiu Verde merino shirt with Sitka Forest pants...I prefer Sitka Forest for whitetail hunting from a tree stand.

If you're looking for a jacket with a hood, have you looked at the Sitka Stratus jacket, as it has a hood. Might be a little heavy for chasing elk, but I like it for whitetail hunting.
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: Bowwild on October 05, 2013, 02:25:00 PM
I have many pieces. I like my Core Hoody ($99) and the Kelvin Vest ($189)

I wear lots of the core items as my outer garment for much of the white-tail season.

The Stratus Jacket is great as well.

The Fanatic uppers aren't well suited for left-handed archers.  The gear pocket on the right chest interfere with the bowstring. I bought the Fanatic jacket and found this out.
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: Bjorn on October 05, 2013, 03:40:00 PM
Mixing the patterns makes no difference to the animals-only to us. I  am very impressed with the 'early season whitetail pants' I bought this year-very well thought out and well made.
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: Nathan Killen on October 05, 2013, 09:37:00 PM
I've got the Stratus jacket and bibs, very nice gear ! I will also be ordering more of Sitka gear soon !
Title: Re: Sitka owners- advice one more time
Post by: Herdbull on October 06, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
Another vote for Stratus Jacket. It has windstopper in it and should work for both a late Sept elk hunt and of course whitetail tree stand hunting.