Addison D.
Jan 2, 2022
5/5
I got my first one second hand. I loved it so much I bought 3 more. They are the perfect everyday wear and a must have for any early season hunt. I wore this for almost 10 days on a early season elk hunt and it performed wonderfully every step of my 100 miles for the hunt.
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Paul A.
Dec 30, 2021
5/5
I used to own other brands base layers, until I bought this. All I can say is wow, it is worth the money. I wear this now instead of a T-shirt while setting stands and cameras in the summer. I also wear it as my base layer on every single whitetail hunt. Great product
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Noah G.
Dec 10, 2021
5/5
Awesome shirt! Perfect for teal and October hunting here in MN. Maybe the only thing I would add would be a slit in the face mask to lose less air while calling.
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Jeff
Dec 4, 2021
4/5
Do they not offer the Core Lightweight pants to match? All I find are what look to be base layer bottoms in the Core Lightweight. They do not look like the ones he is wearing in the pics here.
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Brodie
Dec 1, 2021
5/5
My go to piece for early season archery hunting. When it's hot out and all that you're doing is sweating, this is the piece to have. Works well as a base layer for late season but I prefer Merino at that time of year for a little more warms. Overall, no complaints.
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Jason M.
Oct 8, 2021
5/5
A core piece of the system. Put it on first and the rest of the system protects you. This is essential. It doesn’t matter if it’s 95°F or 0°F, this is the first thing on and build off of it. Absolutely amazing.
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Alley
Sep 21, 2021
3/5
Honestly would love to see this lightweight option in Women's. The heavyweight is great for chilly mornings but would GREATLY enjoy an option with a hood and face covering that can be worn all day long.
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Matt
Sep 11, 2021
5/5
I love the light weight core line. The quality is great and the solids can be worn casually or while skiing/climbing... If you are having a tough decision about whether to get LG or XL, go with the XL. I can normally wear a LG in Sitka, but the core hoody is definitely an XL. I'll buy every color.
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Corre S.
Aug 28, 2021
4/5
Great shirt, just a little over priced for what it is.
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Robert W.
Jul 14, 2021
5/5
I was always an UA / Merino guy until I tried this shirt. The ability for this shirt to dry when I sweat it out in a short amount of time kept me comfortable in hot weather and high exertion. It's also a very comfortable against the skin layer. I was worried about the feel of having a zipper next to my chest and it's not been an issue at all. They've done a great job of making it extremely comfortable even for those of us with chest hair.
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Zach
Jul 9, 2021
5/5
Literally the best lightweight base layer ever! Choose your camo or solid and just order it. The hood/face mask for hunting or event cold alpine hikes is amazing. I've been hiking or climbing in the Rocky Mountains for the last 15 years and I love this base layer. It's usually all you need if you're active on that movement. Just keep your shell in your bag and you're good to go!
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Robert T.
Jun 26, 2021
5/5
This is my favorite piece of my system. It is so light weight and breathable it isn't even right. I'm going into my second season wearing sitka and this is my absolute go to shirt. I'm in the middle of scouting in 90-108 degree weather up in the mountains and this shirt keeps the sun off me and keeps me cool. I'm looking forward to using it this bow season as well. Hands down by far a must to start off any system.
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Bryce L.
Jun 16, 2021
5/5
I wore this as my base layer nearly the entire season. From 95 to 0F. I don't like face paint nor wearing much of anything on my face. But when some camo is needed, the built in mask (plus hood) of this works perfectly and does not become uncomfortable or cause issues with hat(s) or a hood I might be wearing. Probably wore it on 70 hunts last season and it shows zero wear. My favorite new piece of Sitka Gear.
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Stephen S.
Jun 12, 2021
5/5
Best synthetic lightweight shirt I own. I use it for everything warm weather! The face mast is great for turkey hunting and spot/stalk elk and deer.
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Jeffery I.
May 25, 2021
5/5
This is a great all purpose piece. Big game, turkey and early season white tail. Its extremely versatile as a stand alone piece or used for layering. The built in facemask is another great feature and is super breathable. I use it for early season whitetail and turkey in Alabama and it is exactly what i need for those hot days.
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Nick
Apr 21, 2021
5/5
This is my base layer most of the season. Spring & fall turkey, teal and early season whitetail. Great athletic fit and the hood + facemask combo is fantastic.
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Zach M.
Feb 14, 2021
5/5
Timber (L) - 5'10/195lbs Got this for hunt tests in the summer when its just cool enough for long sleeves but can sweat in it and not have to worry about weight being added, served exactly that purpose!
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Gregg
Feb 8, 2021
5/5
I own three of these and primarily use them as base layer for warm weather (over 32 deg F) pheasant hunting. Hood is great in windy cold conditions or as temps drop later in the day Also use as a primary layer during warm weather archery hunting. For those wondering about fit....I'm 6'1', 200 lbs with long torso, and prefer a loose fit. 2XL is a perfect fit for me. Only improvement offer I have is adding blaze orange to the existing color choices.
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Matt
Feb 6, 2021
4/5
Great for hot weather early season archery in CA. Wish they made it in more solids- would buy them all.
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Cody B.
Jan 11, 2021
5/5
I purchased this top from Sitka prior to whitetail season here in Kansas. I have been using it for both ground and stand hunting in both a single top and as a layering piece. The garment has performed flawlessly during temps in the 80's down to the 30's and is extremely functional. It is comfortable, dries quickly, and is very lightweight which makes layering easy. The hood and facemask are very functional and eliminates carrying extra clothes around. The hood is especially convenient to keep wind off the skin. On sub 40°F temp days, I use this as a base layer so I have the hood to utilize under my hat as I hate having thick balaclavas or stocking hats over my ears. Combine it with a mid-layer and the Stratus system and I am good to go. A large fits perfect and I am 5'8', 175lbs. I'll be purchasing more of this garment in the future.
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Larry N.
Nov 8, 2020
5/5
If I could only keep one piece of my Sitka Gear, this would be it...I never walk into the turkey woods without it. The built-in mask is my favorite feature. If you've ever got setup first thing in the morning then realize you've forgotten your mask or have a gobbler come in on you unexpectedly and you have to search thru your vest to find your mask, you know what I'm talking about. In today's social environment, I find it equally advantageous. I bought a couple of extra in black and wear one every time I back my truck out of the garage. They are as comfortable to wear all day long as any shirt I own and any time I need to stop for gas or run into a store, I have my mask.
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Joe R.
Oct 21, 2020
5/5
This is my favorite piece of clothing and I use it as a base layer pretty much 90% of the time. Super lightweight, breathable, and dries very fast. Holds up to wear and tear way better than I would have thought considering how thin the material is. My only complaint is I can’t find this in medium tall size any longer. Please bring that size back! I absolutely loved that more athletic fit. I have it in subalpine in medium tall and was hoping to get this same layer in that size in black and open country. Overall I would recommend this piece of gear every time and many others of Sitka! Love your stuff!
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Garett
Sep 19, 2020
5/5
Awesome shirt! I was out for 13 hrs in warm September Virginia weather this week and was sweating but was able to shoot my first deer. The. do I harvested may have smelled me, but looked right through me because of this hoody. Highly recommend this shirt with the hat, gloves, and equinox pants. After I got home I was so impressed I ordered the fanatic jacket and bibs for when it gets colder.
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Brad
Aug 29, 2020
5/5
This should be a staple in every hunter's kit. No other base layer is as versatile and comfortable in my opinion. Get one in every pattern you need.
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Richard G.
Aug 12, 2020
4/5
I wore the lightweight hoody for a full season. For the most part I enjoyed the versatility as a base layer and the ability to be worn alone. It shed moisture and heating amazingly and exactly what I expected for it. If I wore it for more than two day straight, it smelt very ripe. The material also LOVES to find Velcro, so there are spots that continue to find velcro so those spots in the fabric are extremely frayed, it’s very annoying. Other than smelling terrible and the Velcro seeking material, I love it and definitely recommend it to anyone who asks.
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Kyle
Aug 10, 2020
4/5
Love the material. Wish the hood didn’t have to be up for the face mask to be up. Is very comfortable. Even in extremely hot climates, like a Florida swamp in the summer time! Nothing else survives that kind of heat!
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Ryan
Aug 8, 2020
5/5
Recently used this in the Mid Atlantic woods (85 degrees). It performed flawlessly and I did not overheat. It provides excellent bug protection as well. I didn’t have Deet on and I didn’t get bitten once I originally bought the Equinox hoodie, but found it too warm for early season. The core lightweight is perfect. I’m keeping the Equinox for mid season
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Christian H.
Jul 31, 2020
5/5
I really like the lightweight hoody! I have the black, subalpine and open country. It is a great piece and versatile in so many scenarios. I would buy multiple more in solids if they come to the market.
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Andrew D.
Jun 5, 2020
5/5
This is easily the absolute best hot weather, high country layer out there. I usually hike in a t shirt and throw this on at my glassing point to keep the sun off me and stay cool. Its also my concealment piece when moving in on the stalk. I run hot, so I also use this as my base layer in the late season. I'll hike in just this then throw on my puffy and start glassing when at the top!
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Ramiro C.
Apr 10, 2020
5/5
I bought this hoody before my Idaho archery hunt. I lived in this thing everyday for 16 days straight. I only took it off at night or throughout the day to dip it in a creek and let it hang dry. it dries quick, breathes really well and the 'shooter's' fit is perfect! (I'm 5ft 9in/185lbs/size L) I love the hood/mask combo for spot/stalk, I got within 10 yards of some whitetail Doe's undetected. This textile held up better than I thought especially going thru this thick north Idaho brush/deadfall trying to find Elk. you get what you pay for and I believe it's worth the money.
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Jk
Feb 17, 2020
5/5
a crucial piece so any sitka system. i put this on for the first hunt of the season and it doesnt get put away until after the last hunt of the season. it is the first piece of clothing that comes out of my bag. the fabric is very comfortable, wicks moisture extremely well and dries out very fast. i love the face mask, but if you dont use the face mask you dont even notice it. anytime i recommend sitka gear to someone i always tell them to start with the base layers. base layers can make or break your hunt if you dont have on the right pieces that work for you.
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Lacire
Jan 30, 2020
3/5
I looked forward to getting this and liked everything about the design but the material snags as easy as my wifes pantyhose.
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Zack S.
Jan 25, 2020
4/5
I bought this product at the beginning of waterfowl season in October and I want to say that this product is really sweet. I bought it primarily for the hood and face mask combo because remembering face paint is lame and I don't like it. It is perfect to wear solo during the early season or for long walks out to the blind, and always is used as my moisture-wicking base layer. The added chest pocket fits my Galaxy S10e perfectly-- it was about time someone gave a base layer a chest pocket! The only ding I have is that this thing snags SUPER easily, so be careful walking through the cocklebur and getting it caught on Velcro. The Polygiene treatment worked OK, I found that it still smelled if I really sweat in it but it was a nice touch to stay 'fresher' longer (on this note it would be pretty nice to have a merino option!)
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Spencer
Jan 18, 2020
5/5
Actually have two of these, one in EVII and the other in open country. I'm 5'10' and have both a large and MT and the MT is perfect. I'm a lengthy guy so sleeve length has always been an issue between M and L. The lightweight hoody is a great piece, its comfy and built in facemask is great. Wear both hoodies as baselayer when it cools down or in warmer temps to wick moister.
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Josh K.
Jan 10, 2020
5/5
Have worn the lightweight on many high temp hunts from Spring and Fall bear too, Archery Elk season. It functions as a great high-temp base layer. No issues what-so-ever. Came to full draw at 12 yards with my bull from this year looking directly at me. It was like he was looking through me and didn't notice me at all. Took my shot and harvested that elk. Now I just need to pick-up a few more of these so I'm not wearing the same one for 10 days.
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Ralph S.
Nov 22, 2019
5/5
Works great just like description says. Is one of the few Sitka items that fits true to your size.
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Steve M.
Nov 9, 2019
5/5
I own two of these and am thinking about a third. Hands down my favorite piece of Sitka gear. Light and breathable. The hood is just enough for some extra camo or to slow done some bitey insects. The face mask didn’t grab me at first but after using it while hunting turkey and deer, I am sold.
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Justin H.
Oct 30, 2019
5/5
Great product, love the hood and face mask. Came in really handy for quick concealment and kept the sun off my face!
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Matt F.
Oct 26, 2019
5/5
This is my go to next to skin layer. I can wear this as an outer layer during early season. The hood is great when you’re moving through the thick stuff, it keeps things from going down your neck. I love how deep the chest zipper goes, it works nicely for hike outs and dumping heat. The chest pocket is my go to call holder. Only complaint is the price is high for what it is but it’s one of my favorite tops.
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Matt M.
Sep 30, 2019
5/5
I wasn't sure how this would hold up. I took it our for a north Idaho archery elk hunt. Whoever has hunted that area knows that it's some of the thickest, steepest, nastiest terrain in the lower 48. For 6 straight days I took this piece through fire and back. It survived everything I threw at it. Thick, awful brush, steep climbs and descents out of creek bottoms, temps in the low 40's-upper 60's. It simply didn't matter. I was honestly shocked at the durability with how thin the material is. I had brought some merino base layers with me but found that they couldn't regulate my temperature nearly as well as this could. I used it for 5 of the 6 days we were out and I wish I had used for all 6. It's become the favorite piece in my arsenal. Can't recommend this thing enough.
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Tyler
Sep 24, 2019
5/5
Ordered this for an early season dove and teal hunt in Texas and it was seriously like wearing nothing and will also make for an awesome base layer under the new Dakota hoody for when winter hits! You get what you pay for and that’s no different with this awesome gear!
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Keng
Sep 18, 2019
5/5
Love this hoody! Great to wear on them warm hunts and the facemask comes in handy!!
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Christopher W.
Apr 11, 2019
5/5
order this for spring turkey in TN from start to finish of the season, never had one issues with rips or tearing from being caught of trees and other objects. the hood has plenty of room to wear a hat and cover it and the built in face mask is a plus, it doesn't hold smell and keeps its form and stays tight agaisn't the face and has enough to cover all the way up to the eyes. i order the ascent pants along with it and it was a great match. lightweight and very breathable
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Ears
Mar 10, 2019
5/5
This is one of my favorite basic pieces from Sitka. I run this from my early season mule deer hunts into the late season cold weather hunts. The hood is nice and light, perfect for very slight breezes, chilly mornings, or even to keep bugs off my neck/head while glassing. I'm tall/skinny/goofy looking, but the fit is great with sleeves and torso plenty long. I like the longer neck zipper, as compared to the older model with no zipper (I have one of those, too). Easy to dump heat. Again, I love this piece and it's the baseline of most of my systems.
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Clint R.
Nov 24, 2016
5/5
I bought this Hoody to serve dual purposes for me so I could ditch the need for a beanie while in the back country. It definitely did that and so much more. The thumb loops are nice when layering which is a nice perk that my previous base layers didn't have. I was skeptical of the 'Polygiene' odor control but after wearing the shirt for several days during the heat of early elk season I'm a believer! I now tend to gravitate towards this base layer over all others. My only mistake was in buying just one!
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Matt D.
Aug 28, 2016
5/5
A PHENOMINAL addition for early season Western hunting! Wore mine four straight days on an August archery bear and deer hunt in Arizona. Hood kept 'skeeters and gnats away and the thumb loops kept sleeves tight for no bowstring contact or bunched up cuffs. If you hunt in warm climates, get this piece!!! I just ordered another one!
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Mike M.
Jun 12, 2016
5/5
This is a dandy lightweight base layer- it utilizes a very light fabric which does a great job of moving moisture away from your body. The material also dries very quickly. I have similar base layers form Patagonia and Outdoor Research, but no one as far as I know offers a base layer in this light fabric with a hood (or camo!). I utilized the hood almost every morning and evening of elk season. Hiking well before daylight in cool to cold conditions my upper was just the Core Lightweight and a windshirt- if moving didn't get me warm enough, the hood would go up. Repeat in the evening on the way out. This is a great base layer for active hunters!
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Justin B.
Apr 10, 2016
5/5
Love this piece of gear, by far the most versatile piece of clothing I have. I actually used the light weight gear for an elk hunt early this September in Colorado. This light weight hoody was worn for 6 days straight and was perfect. The hood was great in the mornings to keep the chill of my neck then in the afternoons I would wear it as my only shirt. The only complaint and it is a minor one, is that the material snags fairly easily when bushwhacking. However since this is not what the piece is designed for it is hard to complain. I will defiantly purchase more at least 2 more.
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Clint W.
Mar 11, 2016
5/5
Definitely my favorite base-layer to wear. I like the fact that the hood isn't restricting but offers just enough coverage to keep the cool breeze off and also protects me from the sun on those long mid-day hikes. I usually paired this piece up with the Jetstream vest and was the perfect combination to get me through most of September here in Colorado
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Jdickson
Mar 3, 2016
5/5
Such a versatile piece from Sitka. The hood inserted face mask is an awesome feature. The prime whitetail rut dates here in the Midwest were fairly warm this year. I paired this hoodie with the lightweight base layer on warm hunts. I also wore it under my fanatic lite jacket on the colder hunts.
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