Sitka Hoody

[ridgefire]

I am in the market for a Sitka hoody and not sure which one I want. I would mainly be using it for elk in Sept. at around 8000' so temps anywhere from the high teens to 65-70 degrees. I typically wear just a Sitka merino 1/4 zip with a Sitka mountain vest and a First Lite Labrador sweater but would rather have something like the weight of the sweater but with a hood. I'm thinking the core hoody is gonna be a little lite and the heavyweight a little to heavy. Anything in between those two that would fit the bill? Wouldn't mind having one with the built in face mask either. Thanks.

 

[Coloradoantelope]

I have an older discontinued mid weight Sitka hoody, I personally think it’s too heavy for my backpack hunts, but will wear it at camp when pack weight is not a concern.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Stay away from the traverse. It is a heavy beast.

Take a look at the Fanatic. Like an R1 fleece or FL halstead, it is a mid layer. I love mine.

 

[LostArra]

The Fanatic hoody looked appealing but the flip over mitts just were not going to work for me.

 

[sr80]

Apex hoody?

 

[HuntWyld]

Yep apex is between the core light and heavy and has a blend of different materials including merino

 

[Blockcaver]

If you aren't adverse to KUIU, the Peloton 240 full zip with hood is a great piece. Quiet, hood fits great, cuts some wind, warm, good for a mid-layer or as the outer layer for a lot of conditions. I wore mine all last fall sheep, caribou and moose hunting, down in AZ Coues hunting and for x-country skiing as the top layer. It is a very versatile piece.

 

[Gumbo]

Personally I use the lightweight hoody all season and just use a heavier layer over the top if I need it. I really don't like being too hot and err on the side of lightweight. I add a really light but warm cabelas berber fleece over the top if I need it, and then a jacket over that. A three layer system is more versatile and warmer in my experience. Any of the heavier fleeces/merinos are better suited as mid-layer IMO.

 

[xcutter]

Love my Sitka Heavy Weight Hoody. That new silver they put in the fabric is a big help with B.O.

 

[tlkaetz]

I'm also a huge fan of the core heavy weight hoody.

 

[atfrith]

x3 on the core heavy weight. I use mine nearly year round and I've never found it to be too heavy if worn with a lite base layer

 

[Trial153]

Core heavy hoody weight might be sitkas best peice of gear.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Personally I use the lightweight hoody all season and just use a heavier layer over the top if I need it. I really don't like being too hot and err on the side of lightweight.

BOOM! There it is. The LW hoody with a merino base is my GO TO now. The built-in facemask is perfect! The heavyweight hoody doesn't have a facemask. Get the Fanatic hoody if ya want something heavier with a facemask or add a Kelvin or Jetstream jacket.

 

[1shotgear]

I am in the market for a Sitka hoody and not sure which one I want. I would mainly be using it for elk in Sept. at around 8000' so temps anywhere from the high teens to 65-70 degrees. I typically wear just a Sitka merino 1/4 zip with a Sitka mountain vest and a First Lite Labrador sweater but would rather have something like the weight of the sweater but with a hood. I'm thinking the core hoody is gonna be a little lite and the heavyweight a little to heavy. Anything in between those two that would fit the bill? Wouldn't mind having one with the built in face mask either. Thanks.

I would look at the Sitka Core LT weight hoody. It comes with a face mask, and with a good base layer you can get down into the lower 40's. It is the perfect piece for a September elk or mulley hunt.

 

[ridgefire]

Thanks for all the replies. Im kinda leaning towards the lightweight hoody and layering over it if needed. I typically wear a First Lite merino quarter zip as my base layer. Should I be concerned that they are similar pieces or does the hoody have enough room where it's not to restrictive having a layer underneath?

 

[tlkaetz]

The core lightweight Hoody is a standard fit so it has room for a layer underneath. I wear a thin icebreaker SS crew under mine.

 

[FlyGuy]

If you need anything warmer, the apex hoodie has the built in face mask too, is between the light and heavyweight hoodie, and is my all time favorite piece of gear they’ve made.


You can’t cheat the mountain

 

[FlyGuy]

If you need anything warmer, the apex hoodie has the built in face mask too, is between the light and heavyweight hoodie, and is my all time favorite piece of gear they’ve made.


You can’t cheat the mountain

You can’t cheat the mountain

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Thanks for all the replies. Im kinda leaning towards the lightweight hoody and layering over it if needed. I typically wear a First Lite merino quarter zip as my base layer. Should I be concerned that they are similar pieces or does the hoody have enough room where it's not to restrictive having a layer underneath?

Depending on the temps I wear anything from the ultralite FL Aerowool merino (shorts/short sleeves) to full on heavy merino base. The combination makes the LW hoody perfect. When you're on the move you rarely get cold anyway and when ya stop (glassing, waiting on a water hole, etc.)...that's the time to layer up.

 

[justin davis]

I like the core lightweight hoody for wearing as a 1st layer next to skin. I also really like the heavy weight hoody for keeping me warm