Saddle Hunting Camo

[Silentturtle]

Those running Sitka, what is your static layering system for saddle whitetail hunting? I am in Georgia but want to build a system that ideally uses the same camo pattern and could also use backcountry hunting or for an out of state hunt without having to invest in a lot more pieces.

I was thinking a Ambient 100, Kelvin / Jetstream combo with mountain pant or just accept the fact I would need to use some whitetail line pieces and get a Fanatic hoody, ambient 100, and Stratus set in Elevated 2. For base layers I use FL Kiln and Furnace depending on the temps (I can get cold easy).

 

[Bearwhisky]

Ive tried this every which may, wasted a lot of money and had some frigid sits in trying. I would highly recommend buying what you can for “mountain hunting” that will cross over whitetails (base layers, mountain pants, ambient etc) but buy you a warm static piece designed for whitetails.


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[Silentturtle]

Ive tried this every which may, wasted a lot of money and had some frigid sits in trying. I would highly recommend buying what you can for “mountain hunting” that will cross over whitetails (base layers, mountain pants, ambient etc) but buy you a warm static piece designed for whitetails.


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Any suggestions for a good static piece?

 

[Bearwhisky]

Ive owned most sitka pieces for whitetail and western at some point. The fanatic is a fantastic piece but its insanely bulky and picks up burrs bad. I have settled on the Kryptek Vellus though because I usually carry everything in with me and it packs down better. My whitetail system is mostly sitka mountain hunting stuff (base layers, mountain pants, heavy weight hoody, ambient, mountain vest), a pair of stratus bibs, and a kryptek vellus jacket.

Then i just swap a puffy for the vellus for western hunting and dont use the stratus bibs obviously.


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[Bearwhisky]

Ive also used the kelvin aerolite with jetstream quite a bit. That pair is not as warm for me as the kryptek vellus by itself. The fanatic is warmer than the vellus for sure, but has tradeoffs.

Edit: I also just picked up a Stone Galcier Cirque. Its too warm to test it obviously but i think this one might be a good “do it all option”. It seems very warm and is super quiet. Also advertised as windproof. It packs down smaller than the vellus by far, but bulkier than a down jacket. It will probably end up replacing the vellus in my system if it performs like i think it will after wearing inside.


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[Bump79]

I'd add heated baselayers into the mix fit static hunts. Game changer

 

[Erussell01]

Ive tried this every which may, wasted a lot of money and had some frigid sits in trying. I would highly recommend buying what you can for “mountain hunting” that will cross over whitetails (base layers, mountain pants, ambient etc) but buy you a warm static piece designed for whitetails.


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This is the way.

Base layers cross.
Mid layers cross
Gloves cross
Pants cross
Puffy vests cross
But for whitetails, nothing beats bibs and a good jacket for long cold rut sits

 

[WoodBow]

Buy mountain gear and then supplement it with sitka stratus bibs and jacket. Silent and windproof. Those are the big things. You can layer under as needed.

 

[Erussell01]

Buy mountain gear and then supplement it with sitka stratus bibs and jacket. Silent and windproof. Those are the big things. You can layer under as needed.

Man that stratus bib has been a great deal for me. I use a jetstream jacket with mine and if a guy couldn't have more gear you could get yourself into a lot of weather with that setup for sure.

 

[Erussell01]

I'd add heated baselayers into the mix fit static hunts. Game changer

Yeah if a guy wants to immediately upgrade his situation, a pnuma heated vest and a couple batteries can go a long damn ways

 

[Bump79]

Yeah if a gut wants to immediately upgrade his situation, a pnuma heated vest and a couple batteries can go a long damn ways

That's what I did. So awesome.

 

[Ho5tile1]

I’ve used almost all of sitkas whitetail line when it gets cold I use the fanatic and pack it in and get dressed at the tree. The stratus is good for when it’s not real cold but does block wind good. I’m like you I get cold easy once I’m up in the tree in my saddle but on the ground I run super hot which is weird to me. 35 and below I use the fanatic how much lower is what decides what base layers i also use the first lite merino stuff and the Sitka midi pants and top. I will say as someone else said a heated vest does wonders. I have been using the kuiu whitetail system the proximity over the stratus this last season and like it way more it’s warmer and more comfortable to me. With the right base layers the kuiu can get ya into some pretty cold temps but at that point it’s as bulky as the fanatic so I just use that the fanatic is awesome and super functional especially for bow hunting in the cold.. good luck


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[MIBowHunt94]

I am sort of like you, I run FL base layers and as I move towards the outside of my layering its mostly sitka. Its really hard to beat the stratus bibs and jacket for whitetail then everything under is interchangable with my western gear. Typically a lightweight hood, then heavyweight/fanatic hoody, a FL Source Jacket/aerolight vest depnding temps followed by Straus overtop. For bottom I will run base layer, western pant and stratus bibs. Really hard to beat. When the temps get really cold I will wear my puffy pants under my straus bibs and stay nice and toasty.

 

[BarelyMissed]

Sitka fanatic line is excellent for static. I have yet to get cold with it. Only bad part is climbing, slightly bulky and by the time I’ve set my sticks and platform I’m in a full out sweat. Would be great if my set was already hung. I also bought the Stratus pants last year for the slightly less cold days, it kept me plenty warm as well. The fanatic hoody is my favorite hands down. Wear it as soon as it starts getting cool, then as a mid layer late season.