A couple of months ago I started purchasing some Sitka Optifade Elevated camo. I was going on a bow hunt in Indiana and it was going to be just a bit COLD. Temps were in the low 20's and highs in the mid 30's. I didn't really want to wear all of my bulky gear on a bow hunt. The Sitka line is advertised as being a more athletic, lighter weight but warmer line of clothing. Depending upon the item the fit is either athletic or a more normal fit. I layered with UA 3.0 bottoms and tops, Sitka Fanatic Hoodie, Fanatic Bibs, Jacket and Beanie. I get cold easily so I wanted something that was definitely warm. As expensive as it is I can definitely say that I was toasty warm sitting in a ladder stand from sun up to sun down the 2 days I ended up hunting. Late evening on the 2nd day I shot an 11 pointer that ended up dressing out at 227lbs and measured 155 3/4". I was worried about the pattern being a bit on the whiteish side but had no issues being seen by deer. In those 2 days I had at least 9 deer walk within 20 yards of my stand and the buck I shot with my bow was 20 yards away. I'm sold on the warmth to weight ratio of Sitka clothing for sure.
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