Sell me some Sitka Pants

[farmer14]

Can anyone recommend a pair for hunting? They have so many options (a good thing) and their website is not exactly user friendly.

I’m looking for a pant that can do it all. I don’t necessarily need something lined. I hunt in New Mexico and September temps go from highs 70 lows 50. I hunt later in the year also but use a pair of zip off thermals for insulation. I liked the idea of the knee pads.

I’ve worn Kuiu Attacks and I like them, but just looking for something different. Is there anything comparable to the Attacks?

TIA, Aaron

 

[bsnedeker]

I love my mountain pants. I wear them from September through the end of November. When it creeps into the high 80s or 90s they are too warm but perfect for the temp ranges you are taking about. Really well built and comfortable, all pockets have good zippers to ensure I don't lose any stuff.

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[Back Country Hunter 2]

2nd the mountain pants for a wide variety of temperatures.

 

[tlkaetz]

I REI Screeline Pant layered over a pair of Sitka Core Lightweight bottoms for temps 50 Degrees and higher. I wear Sitka Timberlines layered over Sitka Core Lightweight Bottoms for temps lower than 50 Degrees. The Timberlines are just to warm for me personally in temps higher than 50 Degrees.

 

[jwilson4425]

Timberlines are really fantastic with the waterproof knees and seat. My personal pant collection is Timberlines for cooler/adverse weather, Attack Pants for general use, and Kuiu Tiburons for really hot weather.

For what it's worth, I tend to run hot, but I've worn the Timberlines walking in 60* South Texas weather and didn't think they were too warm. I did feel they were a little too warm walking in 70* weather, however, especially with the South Texas humidity. So if you don't mind wearing the Attack Pants when things are a little warmer, the Timberlines would be a really great addition for cool to cold temperatures.

 

[Trial153]

Those temps and location I would Grinders or the Apex pants.

 

[doverpack12]

Can anyone recommend a pair for hunting? They have so many options (a good thing) and their website is not exactly user friendly.

I’m looking for a pant that can do it all. I don’t necessarily need something lined. I hunt in New Mexico and September temps go from highs 70 lows 50. I hunt later in the year also but use a pair of zip off thermals for insulation. I liked the idea of the knee pads.

I’ve worn Kuiu Attacks and I like them, but just looking for something different. Is there anything comparable to the Attacks?

TIA, Aaron

What do you want to be different? I’ve tried Sitka pants a few times and each time the Kuiu pants have outperformed any comparable Sitka pant. I’ve quickly sold the sitkas.

 

[sneaky]

I'd run the Apex if I were you, and layer accordingly. The new mountain pants from Sitka have gone full blown retard on price, if you buy mountain pants get them now before the new ones come along and jack the price. 2019s are jumping up to $269 from prices I've seen. That's more than Timberlines. I run Apex til it gets cold, then switch to Timberlines. Apex pants are MUCH lighter than the mountain pants.

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[Laelkhunter]

Sitka Timberline is what you seek...…..

 

[NebraskaStickHunter]

I have the pre 2018 Grinder pants that feel like you are wearing lightweight sweatpants and a pair of mountain pants. The mountain pants get warm when it is 60+ out but the knee pads are great. The grinder pants are my go to because of comfort. Just my $0.02

 

[Olsolitaire1]

Just can't say enough about my Sitka Ascent pants, I have had them going on 7 years. Light comfortable, dry fast. I use them a lot. I am in western CO., hot to cold weather. My legs run warm so it has to be pretty cold for a base layer. Wish they weren't so expensive I would get another pair in a solid color.

 

[Tony Trietch]

Can anyone recommend a pair for hunting? They have so many options (a good thing) and their website is not exactly user friendly.

I’m looking for a pant that can do it all. I don’t necessarily need something lined. I hunt in New Mexico and September temps go from highs 70 lows 50. I hunt later in the year also but use a pair of zip off thermals for insulation. I liked the idea of the knee pads.

I’ve worn Kuiu Attacks and I like them, but just looking for something different. Is there anything comparable to the Attacks?

TIA, Aaron

For what you describe in New Mexico (assuming not much rain) the Ascent, Apex or Mountain would be my suggestion. The Ascent are much lighter than your attacks, the Apex and Mountain pant are similar to the attacks.

 

[bean outdoors]

Can anyone recommend a pair for hunting? They have so many options (a good thing) and their website is not exactly user friendly.

I’m looking for a pant that can do it all. I don’t necessarily need something lined. I hunt in New Mexico and September temps go from highs 70 lows 50. I hunt later in the year also but use a pair of zip off thermals for insulation. I liked the idea of the knee pads.

I’ve worn Kuiu Attacks and I like them, but just looking for something different. Is there anything comparable to the Attacks?

TIA, Aaron

it sounds like you need the timerbline or mountain pant

if you have more questions or need a price quote just give us a holler

 

[wind gypsy]

Unless you want something very breathable and not very warm (love ascents for bow season) or something warm for late season in snow (timberline) they don’t offer anything I’d choose over attacks.

 

[fatlander]

I’ve got a pair of mountain pants and a pair of timberlines. I’ve also had the new and old ascents, and a pair of 90% pants. The 90% pants were the best pants Sitka has ever made. They stopped making them so we’d have to buy more than one pair of pants.

With all that said, the timberline is a much better pant than the mountain pant IMO for the minimal price difference. In a perfect world I’d have some 90% pants but I dropped a bunch of weight and the ones I had just didn’t fit anymore. As soon as I find some in my size, I’ll buy them.

There is a new mountain pant coming out. It’s been very hush hush as to what it actually is, but they are 270 bucks msrp. I don’t see how any active pant could be that much but we’ll see what makes it so special.


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[timberbuck]

Agree on the last generation 90% sitka pant.

 

[303TrophyHusband]

I'll throw my vote in for the Ascents, absolutely love them for archery season, I never use a base layer with them, I regulate temp using over the calf socks. The Ascent pants come with kneepad pockets but I'm not sure they come with the actual kneepads, may have to purchase separately. If you run a bit cooler then my second choice would be the Apex, I believe they do come with the kneepads.

 

[Matt W.]

Call Sitka, describe your use. If you don't follow the answer, ask to speak to Corey. They will help you match the right ones to your task.

IMO the MT pants are a pretty versatile pant. I haven't been as big of a fan of the lighter weight pants due to how they fit. Just my take... For later season and cooler weather the Timberlines are amazing.

 

[mtwarden]

I bought the Ascents solely because they have two decent cargo pockets- my previous lightweight soft-shell pants have all performed very well (Patagonia Rock Guides, Black Diamond Alpine Light), but only come with a small slash pocket on the side.

I went out on a limb with the Ascents as I had no idea how they would actually perform. After a month of almost daily hiking them, they work quite nicely and the cargo pockets are great

I think these would serve someone pretty well for early to mid fall hunts- make appropriate adjustments with your base layer.

 

[livinginpursuit]

I have both the timberlines and the old ascents, and use them depending on how cold or warm it is.
But I can use the timberlines for more of the season than the ascents (I get cold easy) and I love the kneepads. They're great in a tipi tent, cause you're always kneeling to cook and tend the stove.
January in AZ - 60 degrees during the day, lots of sitting around, I had the ascents with a merino base layer, but could have used the timberlines.
November in CO, snow in the mountains, hiking and then glassing, timberline with base layers. I would have frozen in the ascents.