For those looking for hunting pants, I have found the new improvements to the Sitka Gear, Stratus pant to be very useful. I have always liked these pants for hunting whitetails from tree stands, because of the wind-stopper layer and insulation, but now the added boot over synch flap and inseam pockets just below the knees make them even better for traditional archers. I suggested the inseam pocket to management, and now they have fashioned them just below the knee so I would not have to sew one there my-self. This pocket is designed to accept the lower limb tip of a recurve or longbow so I can support the bow more easily at the ready position with an arrow nocked. This support helps reduce muscle fatigue as I wait for the game to move closer. The boot flap allows for tucking the pant leg into a tall rubber boot or walking pack boot, and then synch an over flap to help prevent water and debris from getting into the boot. It may help reduce some scent from escaping out of the boot top as well, but I prefer to try and stay down-wind from game anyway. This design will also make a great pant for hunting moose or caribou in Alaska as well. The wind-stopper lining will also be appreciated on long boat rides or responsible ATV rides to reach the hunting area. I feel they will be a nice compliment to the Stratus Jacket which is also very functional. Mike

Hey Mike,
   How quiet is the material used on those  pants? Just wondering about wearing them in a spot and stalk type situation and sometimes clothes with wind stopper linings can be a bit noisy.

Hey I like it.

I know a lot of guys who like them for moose hunting, stalking and calling. Yes they do have a little more noise than pure stil-hunting pants, but to me they are a little more versatile. I stalked up to and shot a feeding doe in the open last year wearing them, but that is only one example.

I have suggested to Sitka to look into a plaid pattern for the Stratus line to gain even more attention for the traditional hunter. We will see. But to me these are a very usuful pant for multiple hunting situations than just sitting in a tree. Ha!

That's sure going to beat putting the lower tip in my cargo pocket.

Thanks for the additional info Mike.

Very cool! I've been using my boots for that for some time now.

I just ordered the new Early Season Whitetail Pant from Sitka Gear. I hope they put the loop on them too.

Yes Steve. The draw string gasket above your boot as well as the inseam pocket are on both the Stratus and the Early Season Whitetail pant. The pocket is more than just a loop. It might not be in the exactly correct location for every hunter height / bow length combination, but it is a start. I have not seen this on any non-custom production pant. There is one on each leg. If you don't want it, I guess you could easily snip it off with some scissors. Mike

I like Sitka Gear but well above my GS grade level. Great idea on the pocket, might have to start modifying my own.

I really like that bow holder addition.

Some ask about insulation, this photo shows inner layer for Stratus of checked micro fleece.