Robert B.
Dec 2, 2024
5/5
Full face
First full face I have owned. Like how I can wear it just around my neck at times. Can still hear well with it coving my ears
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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Core Heavyweight Balaclava Reviews
Talbot C.
Nov 27, 2024
5/5
Windproof!
Just got back from Illinois hunt and the wind was cutting. Heavyweight balaclava to the rescue. Fantastic product. Highly recommend.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jared H.
Dec 8, 2024
3/5
All over hat
A little lite not what I was expecting it to be being it is heavyweight
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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Chad H.
Nov 25, 2024
3/5
Good Fit, but was expecting
Good Fit, but was expecting a heavier facemask for the cold late season hunting.
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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Ray M.
Dec 15, 2024
5/5
Warm
Sat in my tree stand 4 hours no problem.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Joe M.
Nov 25, 2024
5/5
Hat
Awesome fit really warm
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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Brett M.
Nov 18, 2024
3/5
Very warm, just wish I
Very warm, just wish I could pull it under chin when I want to. You can pull it under your chin it just pulls hard But works great when it’s windy and cold
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Charles M.
Nov 18, 2024
4/5
Comfortable and warm, Could use
Comfortable and warm, Could use a metal piece on nose or something form fitting to keep it up but really nice piece otherwise.
Verified Buyer
Fit: True to size
Christopher L.
Nov 15, 2024
4/5
Great
Fits and surprisingly it keeps you warm. I fight with where I want it for shooting but it’s perfect for concealing your face!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Benny R.
Dec 22, 2024
5/5
True to size
Fits perfect pretty warm
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Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Nick S.
Dec 21, 2024
5/5
Nice and warm.
Nice and warm.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
Mitchell S.
Dec 17, 2024
5/5
Face mask
Fit great and is warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Chris V.
Nov 12, 2024
4/5
Good
Not good with glasses, the fabric on the inside was kinda loud when turning head and rubbing on the glasses frames
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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Aaron D.
Dec 17, 2024
5/5
Good
Super comfortable and warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Chris C.
Dec 27, 2024
5/5
Great
Awesome
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Christian K.
Nov 21, 2024
4/5
Little Big
Great product but a little too much material
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs big
Nicholas S.
Dec 14, 2024
5/5
Highly recommend
Does great and warm
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Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Ronald P.
Nov 21, 2024
5/5
Gooe and warm
Fits like it should keeps my face warm and is very nice to the touch.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
oscar c.
Dec 11, 2024
2/5
to big
It's very wide and thin
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
Jase A.
Nov 27, 2024
5/5
Fire
I love it just what I needed and keeps me warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Kevin F.
Dec 1, 2024
5/5
Great hunting brand
Like there gear alot
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
John G.
Nov 11, 2024
5/5
Face Mask
I love this piece. It protects from wind burn and it’s very warm.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Brian G.
Nov 11, 2024
4/5
Worked great for my hunt
Worked great for my hunt in Canada kept my head and neck warm.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
Laurie H.
Nov 5, 2024
5/5
Do not buy any other brand for warmth!
Warmest hunting clothing!! Worth the money.
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Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Michael P.
Nov 24, 2024
5/5
Balaclava
Love this face mask
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Cody H.
Nov 23, 2024
4/5
Comfortable
Light but warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
John N.
Nov 16, 2024
5/5
Awsome
Awsome
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: Runs small
Thomas J.
Oct 29, 2024
5/5
Solid purchase
Comfortable and very warm
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Matthew B.
Oct 2, 2024
5/5
Keeps the bugs out and heat in
Good to have in any situation when it’s colder out or windy
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jessica W.
Sep 26, 2024
5/5
Face mask
Love the material!! Fits well!!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 100 lbs - 130lbs
Fit: True to size
Christopher B.
Aug 22, 2024
5/5
Have not used it yet
Have not used it yet but it seems to be very nice
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Preston E.
Aug 16, 2024
5/5
Nice fit…
This is my second one…
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Michael E.
Aug 14, 2024
5/5
Quality face mask
Quality face mask
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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Stephen K.
Jun 14, 2024
5/5
Comfy!!
It’s perfect for the cold morning sits here in northeast Pennsylvania
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Dustin D.
Jun 7, 2024
5/5
It’s great
Fits well, can get a little awkward trying to stretch it down over the bears when you get hot.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Rob F.
May 29, 2024
5/5
👌
Warm,comfy. Approved
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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
keystoneclimber
Nov 20, 2023
1/5
It's like a bag over your head
Not tight and stretchy like other balaclavas. There is no way to keep this thing up over the bridge of my nose. It just falls down over my mouth constantly.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs big
Matt G.
Nov 13, 2023
3/5
Ok...
I'm 5'8" 175-180lbs. 7-1/8 for fitted hat size. Typically wear s/m in flex fit style hats. I feel like my head swims in this balaclava and tt also seems a little short. I feel they could have taken 1/2-1" of circumference material and added that to the bottom length instead. Maybe have s/m and l/xl sizes in the future with the current OSFA being more on the l/xl size. Material and warmth was good this morning in the 20 degree New England weather. So weight and material choice are great, but the OSFA leaves much more to be desired.
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs big
Dhunt
Oct 24, 2023
1/5
Needs Improvement
Swing and a miss on this one Sitka! I have many Sitka products, and I've always bought Sitka because of the innovation they bring to hunting clothes, but I genuinely don't understand how this product missed the mark so bad. As a "Heavyweight Balaclava" this product should be geared toward extreme cold but its not. The material is thin, and in no way wind proof, the face opening is to big and there is no cord or anything that would make it adjustable so you could tighten it to get the wind off most your face. A lot could be improved on with this product. I mean heck, create a fanatic balaclava, I don't care I just need something warm!
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: Runs big
Royce
Oct 22, 2023
3/5
Great product disappointed in pursuit options
I bought two of these years ago when it was available in marsh pattern. As of the past few years I have not seen it available in marsh nor have they released a timber pattern since timber was launched. Please bring this back for water fowlers. So for not being available in other patterns I give it a 3, functionality is great.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Mark R.
Jan 14, 2023
5/5
The Heavy Face Balaclava keeps
The Heavy Face Balaclava keeps ur warm and it's even warmer when u add the half Balaclava Over top of it.Stay warm for hours while hunting.Awesome addition to my sitka gear I have
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Austin P.
Jun 1, 2022
5/5
Lightweight and warm. Kept me
Lightweight and warm. Kept me comfortable in 27°F.
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Len C.
Mar 14, 2022
5/5
Great piece of gear. It
Great piece of gear. It does protect from wind. This is the first balaclava I have used that I don't get a headache from the wind. It allows your head to breathe and yet keeps you quite warm. I love how packable it is and yet does not have many down sides. It could be a bit longer, but I am also built like a Neanderthal.
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Et
Feb 12, 2022
5/5
Work in a cold ass
Work in a cold ass warehouse and this product works great. Very lightweight too.
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Keith N.
Dec 15, 2021
5/5
Lightweight and warm. Hunting in
Lightweight and warm. Hunting in the southeast, so winter isn't as bad as some places but got down into the low 40's with some wind and my head stayed comfortable. I keep my hair short, so I did not have the issue of my neck becoming exposed, and was able to tuck the tail into my base layer. First day of use, had a small buck walk around my stand and at one point looked right at me, and acted as if he couldn't figure out what I was. After a few moments, he carried on his way without being spooked. Worked great, only thing I would add would be a small bendable wire around the face opening so that it could be shaped and hug the nose but even without that I had no issues with field of view or staying warm.
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Taylor
Nov 13, 2021
3/5
Super warm and light, which
Super warm and light, which is amazing, but I wish 2 things were different: 1. It were a combo of a balaclava and a facemask, where the bottom part covering your mouth could come up or further down, similar to the fanatic hoody’s hood/mask. 2. That it were longer. This thing rides up my neck pretty bad, and I even try to tuck it under my base layers. Overall though, this is a nice piece!
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Zach M.
Mar 19, 2021
5/5
I'm a fan of this!
I'm a fan of this! Super lightweight and can compress a ton, taking up no more space than a pair of socks! Only thing I would say is make a longer neck almost like a fireman's hood. That way you don't open up your neck to the elements!
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Bryon
Mar 12, 2020
4/5
I’m five 7 1/2 150
I’m five 7 1/2 150 pounds, size 7 1/2 hat and this just fits OK for me seems a little larger than what I need, or would fit me well.
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Chris L.
Nov 22, 2019
5/5
Love the warmth it gives.
Love the warmth it gives. Here in MI the temps drop quick so I use it in tandem with the neck gaiter and I couldn’t be happier.
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Craig G.
Feb 13, 2024
5/5
Must have for windy cold
Must have for windy cold days
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Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size