Peyton H.
Aug 21, 2024
5/5
Core merino 120
Lightweight and comfortable. Moisture wicking
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: Runs small
Core Merino 120 Hoodie Reviews
Dan N.
Aug 28, 2024
5/5
Hoodie
Excellent early season piece
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Brannon S.
Jul 28, 2024
3/5
Ran a little short
Ran short in the body. I have other Sitka hoodies which fit perfectly in the same size. Good quality otherwise
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
will k.
Jul 10, 2024
5/5
Awesome early season shirt.
People forget sun protection is necessary, hoody, long sleeve, and merino is the perfect early season combo.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: True to size
Alan B.
Jul 21, 2024
5/5
Great base
I like my base layers thin, anything close to thick and I will get smoked out with minimal activity. This is perfect.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Chad H.
Aug 19, 2024
4/5
Hoodie
Good for layering or by it's self
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: Runs small
Matthew F.
Jul 27, 2024
5/5
Lightweight but very comfortable
This piece of gear is super light weight, and very breathable. A great first layer.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Scott
Aug 2, 2024
4/5
Runs small, order a size up
For sure runs small, sleeves are fine but overall its not long enough, does run very slim fit as well.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
Rick r.
Jul 17, 2024
5/5
A+
Product arrived quickly and fit true to size. Perfect for early season hunts or just to wear on the town.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
AUGIE R.
Aug 16, 2024
5/5
Great
Fits true to size- just in time for fall
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Chris B.
Jul 23, 2024
5/5
Light weight and very comfortable,
Light weight and very comfortable, can’t wait to try it out early season as outerwear and then late season as a base.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Travis W.
Aug 13, 2024
5/5
120 hoodie
Got an xl, fits great wear it on every hunt
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
DANIEL M.
Jul 12, 2024
4/5
Great fabric and piece
This piece is great. The fabric is really nice, really breathes and dries quickly. It does run a bit big or baggy for sitka gear.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs big
Hunter R.
Aug 17, 2024
5/5
120 hoodie
Good fit and comfortable
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Steve E.
Aug 18, 2024
5/5
120 Merino Wool Hoodie
Awesome Product!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Layne J.
Jul 4, 2024
5/5
Core Merino 120
A great piece to help cut down on smell when sweating. I have one in synthetic as well and they are very comparable warmth wise, but I like this one better.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Jonathan B.
Jul 25, 2024
5/5
Merino hoodie
Nice base layer, you can sweat in it and still doesn't smell.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Kaden T.
Aug 7, 2024
5/5
Medium
Fits great and really lightweight.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
JUSTIN R.
Jul 4, 2024
5/5
Just what I needed to
Just what I needed to add to my base layers. Doesn't get as stinky as the synthetics and feels good. Unlike other merino products from other brands
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Micah M.
Jul 23, 2024
5/5
Very comfy and perfect for
Very comfy and perfect for them teal season hunts 🔥
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Doug
Sep 4, 2024
5/5
Must have base layer
Nice light weight base layer.
AnonymousUser
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Lisa K.
Jul 17, 2024
5/5
Hoodie
Love my new hoodie! Lightweight, warm and fits good.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Emery J.
Jul 17, 2024
5/5
Perfect hot weather top.
Got it for my western hunt. Nice and light for those 110 degree hunts!!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Ziggy N.
Aug 6, 2024
5/5
Great
Great for early season
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Brady A.
Aug 6, 2024
5/5
Core merino 120 hoodie
Great base layer
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Chris S.
Jul 17, 2024
5/5
Core Merino 120 Hoodie
FIT, FEEL, & FUNCTIONALITY OF THIS HOODIE IS A MUST HAVE
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Alex H.
Jul 1, 2024
5/5
Perfect weight!
This is what you want for your warm weather hunts. Stay concealed and cool all day long.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Davant M.
Jun 26, 2024
5/5
120 hoodie
I wear this hunting doves in South Carolina in October it fits and feels great also I were it at night laying around the house it’s great
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
harvey m.
Aug 14, 2024
5/5
great
great
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Jonathan L.
Jul 12, 2024
5/5
Fits well
Light weight, can’t wait to use
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Peyton C.
Jul 7, 2024
5/5
Core Merino 120
Soft and comfortable can’t wait to use it this hunting season
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: Runs small
Derek C.
Jul 19, 2024
5/5
Amazing
The quality is always so high
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Tony S.
Jul 9, 2024
5/5
Very comfortable!
True to size and very comfortable
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: True to size
Ben U.
Jul 4, 2024
5/5
Great for warm weather
Wicks moisture well and drys quickly
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Paul B.
Jul 18, 2024
5/5
Core Merino 120 Hoodie
Great fit and light
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Rocky R.
Jul 4, 2024
5/5
Lightweight, amazing!!
I can wear it in the heat or cold.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Lee F.
Jun 2, 2024
5/5
Core Marino 120 Hoodie
I needed something light weight for early, warm day hunts. This fits perfectly and seems like it’ll fit the bill.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Doran C.
May 29, 2024
5/5
Great shirt!
Love the merino wool , feels great!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Stephen S.
Jun 19, 2024
4/5
Great merino base layer.
This is a must have for any hunt, its ultra light dries stupid fast and fits awesome. I love the hood and chest pocket along with long t-zip which allows me to dump heat on tuff hikes etc. also the face mask is pretty great. The only feature I dislike is the super long sleeves which have a thumbhole built in, the sleeves get bunched up and I never use the thumb holes.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Patrick H.
Nov 26, 2023
5/5
Awesome Garment
Very impressed with this hoody, and have a couple in multiple colors. Great outer layer during teal and dove hunts, and great base layer during mid and late season duck.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Josh
Nov 1, 2023
5/5
Top tier Baselayer
I bought this in evII in 2XL because i wanted it to fit a little more baggy with the idea of early season whitetail here in Oklahoma where it hasn't quite cooled off yet. I have worn it on 2 different hunts, the first being in the mid 70's and was at a great temp, the other hunt was in the low 70's and got down to the upper 50's by sunset but was still comfortable. This piece is soft and comfortable and full of good technology life thumbholes, perfect hood, zipper pocket and face mask. If you do size up, the face mask may run a little loose, which is what happened to me but there is give and take. Overall would recommend this piece to everyone!
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
IdahoBackcountry
Sep 26, 2023
5/5
Solid start
Wore this 10 days elk hunting this year instead of Core lightweight hoody I have (was slightly colder year). Like other reviewers said, it boils down to standard merino vs poly benefits. Merino resists stink like crazy (backpacking gold), better in slightly colder/breezier conditions (aka hike and stop in mid/cooler temps), better skin feel (but that's splitting hairs, poly isn't bad). Poly is cooler in truly hot weather (but can feel cold when stopping activity), dries extremely quick (wash in a creek behind your tent and dry in 45 mins fast), and more durable. Integrated hood/facemask on both is fantastic for close encounters (shot my elk at 5yds this year). This runs very slightly larger than core lightweight hoody version-- it naturally has more give than semi-rigid plastics, and will stretch ever so slightly after some use and wash. If on fence between M/L like me, made the M a no brainer, especially with effectively longer sleeves. Huge fan of thumbhole sleeve lengths... basically made it MT version that (dangit Sitka!) isn't available anymore. You don't/can't wear thumbhole with a wrist release for archery (the primary purpose/application for this weight)... you just put them on thumbholes when changing layers and pop them off after, makes layering easier. Overall great piece, and glad I have both to choose from, not getting rid of either for sure.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Hunter
Sep 15, 2023
5/5
Perfect hoodie
Wore this hoodie during archery elk in CO (40-80). This hoodie worked great as a base in the am and on its own 90%. No pilling and no stink after 6 days in the backcountry. 5’10” 160 in between M & L. Went with the L for a looser fit.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
220 s.
Sep 9, 2023
5/5
Best base layer
Fantastic build quality and versatility
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Mike K.
Aug 24, 2023
4/5
IT DEPENDS ON HOW YOU USE IT
As a natural photographer, I shoot in cold and hot weather--and everything in between. Less than a year ago, I finally discovered Sitka gear. And in that year I have spent more on Sitka gear than camera gear since I had struggled trying to manage colder environments. Beyond photography, I have worn Merino wool tops year round for years. For causal use during the warm/hot/humid days whether active or still, I had relied on the Icebreaker Cool-Lite, which is a combo of Merino wool and Tencel. While it did the job, the combo of materials was not durable. I was very excited when Sitka essentially replaced Tencel with polyester—both of which are highly breathable and wickable, while polyester is more durable. I like the Cool-Lite shirts over polyester tops when hot because I never really liked the feel of polyester shirts (Nike, UA) when I sweated a lot. But as I read the reviews on the Core Lightweight Hoody, I decided to give that a try too. We aren’t into the cool/cold season yet, so I “tested” the Core Merino 120 Hoody and the Core Lightweight Hoody in two main conditions: a workout in the gym and walking the dog (up to 90 degrees with a 110 heat index). The results were pretty much what would be predicted given the properties of Merino wool and polyester. The mainly polyester Core Lightweight Hoody was exceptional at wicking away sweat and keeping me as cool as possible—I will now wear this top wen I am active in warm/hot/humid conditions that lead to sweating. The Core Merino 120 Hoody was slower to wick during workouts and walks, but that wasn’t always a bad thing. While working out with a slightly moist shirt, a slight breeze from a fan felt really cool. But overall, I will be using the Core Lightweight Hoody when I know that I will be sweating a lot. While Sitka advertises that the 120 Series is “to keep you cool and dry through sweltering early season hunts,” I feel that the Core Lightweight Hoody is better for those conditions. But when the temp and humidity start to drop, I think the insulating properties (heat retention) from Merino wool in the Core Merino 120 Hoody make it better when you need to retain a little body heat when controlling sweat is not a major concern. And the longer sleeves with thumb holes on the Core Merino 120 Hoody allows you to wear the top further down on your hand for warmth when it starts getting colder. But when it gets really cold and sweating is minimal, I will always wear a 100% Merino wool base layer… Just a final comment. Merino wool clearly is the best way to minimize odor. I have never had arm odor problem with Icebreaker, SwartWool, and Meriwool products—and the same now applies to the Sitka Core Merino 120 Hoody. By contrast, after less than two days with the Core Lightweight Hoody with Polygiene, arm pit odor was noticeable—just ask my wife! It is a little hard to predict when the stink will occur, but I have to be more aware of when and how long I wear the Core Lightweight Hoody. The Polygene used with mainly polyester wear does help, but it clearly is not as effective as Merino wool at controlling odors (and the Sitka performance ratings reflect that).
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
ElkNut90
Jul 27, 2023
3/5
Baggy
I was hopeful for this new piece. Just an overall baggy fit. If you want a base layer this is not the piece to get. Sitka has used thumb "holes" not loops on this top. A couple things this causes. When not using the thumbholes the sleeves are about three inches too long, so they bunch up at the wrist. When using the thumbholes you better were them under a glove because the 120 weight fabric will not hold up for long as an exterior layer. The sleeves, especially when wet, are very loose and sag. It takes much longer than the Core Lightweight "poly" hoodie to dry out. When tucked into your pants the body is not a snug fit either, once again baggy, so all your upper body sweat goes straight to your waist. You cannot size down because the sleeves would end up too short to use the thumbholes.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: Runs big
COHunter67
Jul 26, 2023
2/5
NO Flatlock Seam Construction
Wow, this is the first base layer from Sitka as well as any other merino company I've owned throughout the decades without flatlock seams. Cheap!!
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Buck R.
Oct 18, 2024
5/5
Lightweight and Durable
This hoodie impressed me by its thread count. I had seen the lightweight hoodie but was concerned about its scent control properties, so once the 120 merino hoodie came back in stock, I ordered it and am thoroughly impressed.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Joshua D.
Oct 16, 2024
5/5
Another great Sitka produck
Great layering piece.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Kevin C.
Dec 8, 2023
5/5
November firearms season ran above
November firearms season ran above average here in the North East Missouri, temperature wise. Did not require much layers. The Merino 120 was a good base layer. Will be looking forward to using it in the Muzzleloader season coming up in late December-January
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size