My Essential Sitka Product Recommendations For Active Hunters On A Budget

Vol. 11

Sitka offers the most dialed, cohesive layering systems available anywhere. But, Sitka stuff is also pricey. At the request of one of my friends, here’s my suggestion for an essential cool to cold weather big game system with everything you need, and nothing you don’t need to waste money on. 

Base Layers: Core Lightweight crew and tights ($140)

A very light synthetic baselayer, these things are just right in pretty much any condition. They’re made in like an even more micro version of the micro grid fleece you’ll be familiar with from active mid-layers, so they’re both warmer, and breathe better than you’d expect. And they dry virtually instantaneously should you get them wet. Every time I try to wear something else, I regret not wearing these. 

Pants: Ascent Pant ($190)

Sitka’s lightest, most breathable synthetic pant, these things are surprisingly weather resistant, hold up better than they have any right to (mine are four years old and show no signs of wear), and dry instantaneously. T…