SITKA Gear Men's Core Lightweight Hunting Hoody

Sometimes I wonder if the brand is priced so high because it’s a fad but I love this. Stayed dry and was warm in the cold and cool in the heat. Worth the spend!

Love the lightweight of this shirt. Fabric and quality are very good. Highly recommend.

I ordered this item for my grandson and he loves it.

amazing lightweight warmth,

This is my second core lightweight, but the first one in Sitka's non camo colors. I was wearing my sub alpine shirt so often, I needed a second (and a third) This hot weather shirt is superior to other high end brand name camo for 3 reasons. First, the waffle knit is exceptionally breathable. This is not just another nylon light weigh production shirt. (Hulk, Kuiu) It is a performance shirt with performance fabric that never sticks to your skin. Second, the zipper. I can't for the life of me figure out why other camo makers won't put a zipper on their "hot weather camo." (Kuiu) You can dump significant heat from using the feature. Any weight added by the zipper is well spent. Last, the hood. As an early season bow hunter, you need a hoodie that does not change your anchor point and spoil the shot. Sitka's shirt is light enough to feel the anchor through and if you want, you can pull that side of the hoodie back to your ear so you have face contact.

One of my favorite pieces, worn in several hunts & multiple days hunting & camping. Wear it when it’s hot/warm obviously, but also over a base when it gets cold. Blows my mind how much this light piece adds to warmth, versatility, & regulation of temp. Pair with a heavier hoody, a GoreTex shell (DWJ,) & I’m pretty golden most of the time. I’ll add a vest if it’s getting to teens/low 20 but probably not if I have the waders on.I’m between a XL & XXL in most shirts, really depends on manufacturer. Chart recommended XL based on millions of reviews, so based on 1 review, trust me? I’m really glad I ignored them & ordered XXL. It fits perfect, but I really wanted it to be a little bit big.

This would get five stars, easily, if only; the integrated hood wasn't so tight when fully zipped up. Whether I am using the face mask, or with the mask behind my neck, the hood doesn't provide adequate space for someone of my size: XL tall & 6'3" 220 lbs, and wears x-large sized hats. BTW, wearing a hat over the hood, rather than under the hood, isn't a problem for the material being quite thin. The problem; is it is a bit tight under my chin when fully zipped. So, for comfort, I must leave the chest zipper at the neckline when using the integrated hood. I phoned Sitka Gear and asked "if I returned this and got the XXL (one size larger), would the opening of the hood be larger than that of the XL...so the zipper doesn't feel so tight?" They responded "it should be a bit larger." Leaving me unsure on whether or not to return this for a size swap...obviously.

My husband loved this Sitka hoodie! Light weight, GREAT material, perfect for wearing under heavier hunting gear or just on its own. He really loved that it has a built in face mask. Highly recommend!