Sitka Finally did it!

[Bearsears]

Hip vents. https://www.sitkagear.com/products/intercept-pant/optifade-subalpine

 

[Texasbuckeye]

Very intriguing line. Wonder who will be first to have hands on reviews of this.

 

[Chuckybmd]

Good to know. I’ve been mixing and matching camo quite a bit. I would say I am very heat sensitive.

On most warm weather hunts I wear kuiu Tiburon pants that have a more breathable fabric and large vents.

 

[isItFallYet]

Coming in at only $320 with taxes!

 

[Bearsears]

Coming in at only $320 with taxes!

Haha yup typical Sitka

 

[HUNT JR]

If they would do this on all of their pants, they would have winners. They finally made a zip off bottom baselayer, but then made it 3/4 just to ruin it for me.

 

[gtriple]

Coming in at only $320 with taxes!

Lol no kiddin. That camo must be an expensive print!

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

Yeah the price is just stupid.

 

[Lawnboi]

They finally did, but they have officially surpassed what I can reasonably spend on a pair of light pants.

Have a lot of their stuff, like a lot of their stuff. But they have surpassed what I can spend on clothing, even with a discount.

I don’t see how they can compete when competitors offer an equal product(in some cases) for half the price.

 

[Bearsears]

If they would do this on all of their pants, they would have winners. They finally made a zip off bottom baselayer, but then made it 3/4 just to ruin it for me.

Im actually pretty interested in these. I personally like the 3/4 length for late season stuff. I like to wear taller boots with a two sock system and a 3/4 base interferes less in my experience. I also like that this 330 weight stuff has a synthetic inner to pull the moisture off the skin. I hate the clammy feeling of merino in cold weather. I might actually try some merino again lol.

 

[Texasbuckeye]

I am curious about what is similar but half the price? This is a pant that has a hip vent, knee pads(removable/replaceable), ultra quiet (going by what the description says), with a tough nylon outer with a softer merino feel inside.

What compares?

I know there are a lot of durable pants out there but quiet isn’t in the description. I know of a lot of quiet pants out there but durable isn’t in their description.

 

[RAPTOR]

Not enough for me to ditch my apex hoody/pants. I like the hip vents, but having knee pad holders sewn into my attacks or kutanas doesn't cost much.

 

[Lawnboi]

I am curious about what is similar but half the price? This is a pant that has a hip vent, knee pads(removable/replaceable), ultra quiet (going by what the description says), with a tough nylon outer with a softer merino feel inside.

What compares?

I know there are a lot of durable pants out there but quiet isn’t in the description. I know of a lot of quiet pants out there but durable isn’t in their description.

Maybe not directly but I prefer attacks over any Sitka offering i have ever used. Maybe not a direct comparison but either are they to what I replaced with them.

 

[TXCO]

Im curious about the merino backer. Could save weight and money by eliminating a layer.


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[Gonzoman10]

I have been out of the loop, so I was surprised to see the announcement email in my inbox this morning. Sounds like a nice pant and it is exciting to see Sitka embracing more wool. For me, I think I'll go ahead and pull the trigger on closeout Apex inventory. I'm not a big fan of knee pads and rarely do I use side vents on other pants I have, just not enough to sell me on the extra $$ right now.

 

[Texasbuckeye]

We need some real world comparison for noise level. Thats the point of the intercept pants….ultra quiet durable.

I know most real world bow hunting situations have some ambient wind noise, but those ultra calm days where every move is heard are where something like the intercept could shine (if they are as quiet as advertised)

 

[Gonzoman10]

Im curious about the merino backer. Could save weight and money by eliminating a layer.


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Maybe that was the justification for the venting? It added more warmth than necessary for the early season? Could make this an all-year pant in drier climates with an appropriate base layer.

 

[zpearo]

I am curious about what is similar but half the price? This is a pant that has a hip vent, knee pads(removable/replaceable), ultra quiet (going by what the description says), with a tough nylon outer with a softer merino feel inside.

What compares?

I know there are a lot of durable pants out there but quiet isn’t in the description. I know of a lot of quiet pants out there but durable isn’t in their description.

These are super durable, quiet, and comfortable, and have hip vents. No knee pads, but you could always have those sewn in for cheap if it's important to you. They are a warm pant though, so better for October hunts than September.

Pursuit Tech Stretch Pant with Agion Active XL

The Pursuit Tech Stretch Pant with Agion Active XL® is designed to be durable while keeping you comfortable on cool to cold days afield. These pants are constructed of 100% polyester bonded fleece fabric with 4-way stretch for ease of use during the hunt. Zippered hip vents allow you to regulate...

www.drakewaterfowl.com

 

[Texasbuckeye]

Not discounting what you posted, the pants by sitka are designed for august and sept archery hunts, not october when most of the big game seasons are muzzie and gun hunts.

While it would be fun to buy several options and test them, i don’t have the money to do that. But one thing is very obviously missing from the description from the drake pants, quiet….i am sure with a fleece they are more quiet than other pants, but historically durable and quiet do not get along.

 

[Elkangle]

Not discounting what you posted, the pants by sitka are designed for august and sept archery hunts, not october when most of the big game seasons are muzzie and gun hunts.

While it would be fun to buy several options and test them, i don’t have the money to do that. But one thing is very obviously missing from the description from the drake pants, quiet….i am sure with a fleece they are more quiet than other pants, but historically durable and quiet do not get along.

Zip off long johns turn any September pant into an October pant