MDWi Jacket/Hoody vs Ambient Jacket/Hoody

[Desk Jockey]

They must have way overdone it on these pieces and the fabric. Big discounts and the are selling a blanket made of this stuff.

 

[TXCO]

They must have way overdone it on these pieces and the fabric. Big discounts and the are selling a blanket made of this stuff.

I wonder if some of it is because several pieces werent released to this fall after folks were done buying? Or if they kept adding pieces to use up inventory?

 

[mtwarden]

The older Ambient (sans full zip) are seeing some good discounts around.

The blanket thing is a little odd. Alpha/Evolve makes for great insulation on the move, but for a blanket (you're not moving if you're using a blanket) I'd much rather have Apex insulation or something similar- better bang for the weight.

It is comfortable against the skin though.

 

[Desk Jockey]

The older Ambient (sans full zip) are seeing some good discounts around.

The blanket thing is a little odd. Alpha/Evolve makes for great insulation on the move, but for a blanket (you're not moving if you're using a blanket) I'd much rather have Apex insulation or something similar- better bang for the weight.

It is comfortable against the skin though.

I think Barklow drank too of the alpha / evolve koolaid and they ended up with a little oversupply issue.

I can imagine the call with Sitka leadership:

Sitka people: Fine, John, make the blankets, but next time don’t order so much insulation.
Barklow: OK. Blankets, yes. Where are we on the potholders?
sitka people: no, no potholders made of alpha insulation
Barklow: I am telling You, they will sell like hot cakes.
sitka people: no
barklow: like hot cakes from hot pans. Get it.
sitka people: I am hanging up, John.

 

[mtwarden]

^

 

[Dobermann]

I know this is an old thread, but posting here in case anyone (like me) is searching for Arrowhead information ... Arrowhead Kred site is currently showing as down, but I did find this 'Sitka Arrowhead' site: https://www.arrowheadsitka.com/

No ownership or contact details, so I don't know the relationship to Sitka. But it looks like they have new stock, as there's now Ranger Green items.

 

[mtwarden]

I'm pretty sure Sitka is not involved with Arrowhead anymore; I know nothing about the above site???

 

[Dobermann]

I'm pretty sure Sitka is not involved with Arrowhead anymore; no nothing about the above site???

Yep, seems odd - no address or contact details that I can see.

The logo is the Sitka logo, it's unlikely they could use the Sitka name without some kind of connection. Product range seems updated, and there is this:

"Focused on developing and manufacturing purpose-built technical products, Arrowhead Equipment is a natural extension of SITKA Gear. Founded upon SITKA Gear’s DNA and considered approach to design, the program leverages the materials science expertise of Gore to provide purpose-built solutions for the Global Special Operations Forces end-user."

The site shows as being registered just in July last year. There's No mention of Arrowhead on the Sitka Gear site, so maybe WL Gore have just re-booted the brand with a focus on military and LEO markets (as the product classifications on the Sitka Arrowhead site suggest)?

 

[mtwarden]

Hard telling, but would be wise to proceed with caution

 

[Fritz D]

Yep, seems odd - no address or contact details that I can see.

The logo is the Sitka logo, it's unlikely they could use the Sitka name without some kind of connection. Product range seems updated, and there is this:

"Focused on developing and manufacturing purpose-built technical products, Arrowhead Equipment is a natural extension of SITKA Gear. Founded upon SITKA Gear’s DNA and considered approach to design, the program leverages the materials science expertise of Gore to provide purpose-built solutions for the Global Special Operations Forces end-user."

The site shows as being registered just in July last year. There's No mention of Arrowhead on the Sitka Gear site, so maybe WL Gore have just re-booted the brand with a focus on military and LEO markets (as the product classifications on the Sitka Arrowhead site suggest)?

Site looks legitimate from what I can see, but who knows?

??

 

[mtwarden]

If legit I’d certainly be interested

 

[Dobermann]

Anyone here from Sitka who can confirm?

 

[slowelk]

I filled out the contact form on the arrowhead Sitka site, got a response a few days later. It’s the same as the arrowhead kred site, they just changed names to get more traffic. I placed an order - it is good to go.

 

[coyotecreek]

Anyone know if the fit on these is the same as Sitka? Very few Sitka pieces fit me well. Either too short or too baggy. I would really like an ambient, but hesitant to order because of fit.

 

[mtwarden]

My MDWi fits as expected. I'm a Large in 90+% of jackets and their large fit just right.

 

[coyotecreek]

Thanks, kinda what I figured. I'm a medium in Stone Glacier and a few Sitka pieces but most Sitka mediums are too short and most Sitka larges are too baggy on me. I'm 5'-10" and 160 lbs so fairly average I think! I'll keep shopping!