We had a simple goal: to introduce to the hunting industry a system of clothing that incorporates the latest high-performance fabrics with a mountaineering design philosophy. Sitka has created a line of clothing that is engineered to perform under the various circumstances that hunters experience, while hiding them with an extremely effective, multi-season pattern called Mountain Mimicry.
We develop fabrics that wick moisture, incorporate two-way and four-way stretch for comfort and mobility, block wind and have Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finishes. All of our gear is designed to be quiet and tough enough to withstand extreme abuse. We set strict guidelines on design, stressing a minimalist approach to eliminate bulk, decrease weight and increase packability. On Sitka Gear you will find storm-proof zippers versus bulky storm flaps, taped seams versus folded over, internal cuffs for heat and pockets you can use with a pack on. What you will not find is 10 pockets on one jacket, hidden lanyards, micro LED's or chemical heat warmers. Just what you need; no more, no less.
Sitka Gear is based on the tried-and-true system of layering, which gives the hunter the flexibility needed for hunting in the widest range of weather conditions. We offer a moisture-wicking base layer, warm thermal layer, quiet and tough DWR-finished soft shells, and a bombproof outer shell. This allows you to climb light when you are heating up and to control your temperature when you are slowing down or when the weather changes.
If base camp doesn't provide laundry service, we've also incorporated the latest in scent prevention technology: Encapsulated Silver. This Scent Prevention System is built into all of our next-to-skin pieces. Silver has proven itself invaluable, as it kills bacteria on contact, eliminating your body's natural odors from reaching the noses of wary game. Two systems, brought together, as one...the S2 system.
OPTIFADE Concealment Technology...clearly departing from the mimicry or blend-in story that has been marketed for decades, W.L. GORE (makers of GORE-TEX), assembled THE team of experts to explore and then develop a solution to better hide from the eyes of a deer or other ungulate. By understanding how a deer sees, they were able to create OPTIFADE Concealment. A pattern that is designed to not blend into the background, but instead disappear in the eyes of a deer.
Now you can hunt Pronghorn to Stone Sheep in the same gear. Layer appropriately and Hunt Hard!