Sitka downgrades

[Sled]

Anyone else notice that Sitka "upgrades" a product quietly without noting the changes on their website descriptions? People receive the product and those that had the previous version are pissed that the new one doesn't perform or meet the expectation. It's kind of like the family sized chip bag that both shrank in size and internal volume but stayed the same price. Well, at least until they had us fooled and then shot the price up too.

 

[Macintosh]

Not sure I follow. Example?

 

[SloppyJ]

I noticed walking through scheels there were a ton of new sitka items ive never seen before. Didnt know if they replaced what im used to or not but they all felt lightweight to me.

 

[voltage]

Sitka has gone from the leader in clothing to a brand that feels more akin to Temu.

 

[Bump79]

Anyone else notice that Sitka "upgrades" a product quietly without noting the changes on their website descriptions? People receive the product and those that had the previous version are pissed that the new one doesn't perform or meet the expectation. It's kind of like the family sized chip bag that both shrank in size and internal volume but stayed the same price. Well, at least until they had us fooled and then shot the price up too.

I've bever seen Sitka, or other similar company, quietly do anything.. it's usually all over the Instagram, on Facebook ads, YouTube and discussed on podcasts.

Is there something specific you're talking about?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

This thread is very detached from reality.

 

[Laelkhunter]

I like my Sitka gear. Sure it's overpriced, but comfort and being able to endure temp extremes and foul weather allow me to remain on the hunt. Back in "the day" cotton long johns from Sears or K Mart and an old army field jacket were the norm. That was long ago and I find as I get old(er) remaining comfortable is important in order to more enjoy the experience.

Outfitter pricing (LEO and first responder programs) help reduce the price and makes it more affordable. Sitka is always coming out with new items, designs, and color patterns. They discontinue the old ones and I believe the reason is to compete with other hunting Tech Gear companies (KUIU for example) that are doing the same.

My main complaint is their sizing chart is a little off. I normally wear XL in most gear and clothing but find I need 2x in Sitka because everything runs smaller than normal to me.