Funny you bring this up. I have the Kifaru lost park parka and an Eddie Bauer 800 fill down jacket. I find that the down jacket is like a furnace but if the wind kicks up it sucks the heat right out. I find that the Kifaru excels in high winds and moisture, Obviously what kind of fill and how...
Stone Glacier make a darn fine bag. I have the 15 degree and it has performed well in September. I throw in a sleeping bag sock for colder November hunts and stay warm and toasty.
Might as well keep your Sitka and maybe add a few Kuiu garments if you find a good deal. I'm a mixed camo guy and find different pieces from different companies perform better for me. Hope this helps.
I personally have been running EXO since 2016 and love them. Have packed out mule deer and elk with the 4800 and it has done a phenomenal job for me. I don't think you can really go wrong either way.
I recently discovered Matt's podcast and website, really like a lot of what he is trying to promote. That being said one of the big questions me and others in my circle have been discussing is long range hunting. I don't know where to stand on this, I hunt with everything compounds, traditional...