Joel O.
Jun 4, 2026
5/5
nice fit
nice fit
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
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Equinox Guard Hoodie Reviews
Jill L.
May 30, 2026
5/5
This is the first Sitka
This is the first Sitka item I’ve bought and I am loving it! A week prior I had a walk in the woods and came back with 5 ticks I hadn’t found. Subsequently I had to medicate and it thrust me to the decision to purchase insect resistant clothing. A second walk in the same woods with the Sitka shirt - I found no ticks. I am anxious to purchase the equinox pants next! Seeking more ultralight clothing options for lengthy hiking not just a day ir two. Thanks Sitka!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Olive Green · Size: M
Joe B.
May 28, 2026
4/5
Super lightweight
Very thin material, but it is nice for running and gunning. I used it this past season and on the cool mornings I wore my Marino 330 core under it and it worked just perfect.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Clint G.
May 27, 2026
5/5
Excellent product.
Excellent product.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Jeffrey F.
May 27, 2026
5/5
Hoodie
Great hoodie and definitely keeps the bugs off.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL
Kevin P.
May 27, 2026
5/5
Works as advertised!
During turkey season in Arkansas where I get to hunt, ticks are abundant, “skeeters” are non existent! As the ticks are as stated abundant, any knowledgeable person will also spray with a tick deterrent such as permethrin or deet. Normally with other clothing, one is still gonna have a tick slip through and latch on. That did not happen while using my Sitka Equinox “GUARD”. Very pleased with my hoody!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL
Isaiah F.
May 25, 2026
5/5
Comfortable, functional, and really keeps
Comfortable, functional, and really keeps the bugs off
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs small
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Matt M.
May 22, 2026
5/5
Nice hoodie
Fits great and very comfortable. Great for late season turkey
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Rihan R.
May 22, 2026
5/5
Great insect repellent
No ticks or bug bites during turkey season( was in very deep brush and worked amazing
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Marcus H.
May 21, 2026
5/5
AMAZING
SAVED me in South Dakota and Oklahoma! Amazing gear!
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Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL
Larry R.
May 20, 2026
5/5
Hoodie
Very nice, warm layer. A little big, but wanted it to be loose.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Aluminum · Size: 3XL
Anton
May 18, 2026
4/5
Good Shirt
I can definitely say hunting early season archery last year and all of 2026 Spring turkey season, that Insect Shield is not effective. I have hunted central Virginia and coastal Virginia and was eaten alive without a thermacell turned on. I sprayed permethrin for the ticks and chiggers. The shirt runs big. A large fits like an extra large. The thumb loops are a great feature, the built in mask is just long enough to stay tucked into the top of the shirt and tight enough to stay on your face. The shirt length is great and designed to be turned into pants and it stays tucked. One chest pocket on your right side. As far as cooling of the shirt. Don’t expect miracles. This shirt breathes but you’ll still run hot once it gets mid 70s if you’re walking for any amount and wearing your vest. The Polygiene works fairly well and you can get away with not washing after every wear, especially if you didn’t sweat. I don’t always think that these clothes need to be a system, but the equinox garments are a “system” that I see the benefit.
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
James k.
May 17, 2026
5/5
AWSOME early season hoodie face
AWSOME early season hoodie face mask in the hood is nice very comfortable
Verified Buyer
Pro
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: L
Stephen T.
May 16, 2026
5/5
One of the best hoodies
One of the best hoodies I own highly recommend
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL
Charles D.
May 16, 2026
5/5
Equinox Guard Hoodie
Another great product from Sitka! Lightweight and cool for the late spring and early fall.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: L
Terry G.
May 15, 2026
5/5
Perfect for hot and Humid
If you are in a hot, humid, and buggy environment, this is the product you need. I have other “bug” shirts, but nothing that compares to the lightness as well as coverage of this hoodie. Extremely well done, guys. I’m really a “large” guy, but I liked my tops baggy; I ordered an XL and it’s perfect.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
David Z.
May 13, 2026
5/5
Great lightweight hoodie
Great lightweight hoodie
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Robert C.
May 13, 2026
4/5
Nice fit
Would give it five stars but it is really thin and I want to see how it holds up after several hunts.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Kevin R.
May 12, 2026
5/5
Equinox Guard Hoodie
Great design to keep the bugs off you.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Payton P.
May 12, 2026
5/5
True to size and fits
True to size and fits amazing
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL
David E.
May 11, 2026
5/5
Awesome piece of clothing
Awesome piece of clothing
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs small
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
morgan h.
May 10, 2026
4/5
Good fit very thin
Feels like you’re not wearing a shirt. Will need a light jacket if it’s below 50*
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Bryce R.
May 10, 2026
5/5
I hate bugs
Anything I can wear to prevent biting insects is a win for me. The hoodie did seem to help cut down on how many insects I was seeing and I like how light it is. On a recent bear hunt I was impressed with how comfortable it was and it worked awesome in warm temps as a cover piece.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: L
Brad C.
May 9, 2026
5/5
Worth every penny!!
Nothing beats quality gear !!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Zachary M.
May 8, 2026
5/5
I love it! Nice light
I love it! Nice light weight! Perfect for our warm turkey season running and gunning!
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XL
Herchel H.
May 7, 2026
5/5
Hoodie
Breathed amazing
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: L
Taylor P.
May 6, 2026
5/5
Nice Hoodie
True fit, lightweight, and cool.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Olive Green · Size: XL
Daniel S.
May 6, 2026
3/5
A lil big
Was excited to get, ordered an XL as that’s size I wear in everything else, but it swallowed me. Returned for a L, hope it fits better.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XL
Ginez B.
May 5, 2026
5/5
Great spring/summer gear! I used
Great spring/summer gear! I used this turkey season and it kept me warm and dry in morning walk-ins and cool and dry in midday heat.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XL
David P.
May 5, 2026
5/5
Equinox guard hoodie
Bought the hoodie for turkey and fishing. Is is light weight so this is not something you want to wear on cooler days as your only outer wear. I don't like to wear insect clothing next to my skin, so I sized up so this could go as an outer layer over my regular clothes. Worked perfectly. First day was 32 degrees in the am, and the hoodie fit nicely over my base layer and my traverse hoodie. I was warm, and tick free on day one.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Andrew C.
May 3, 2026
5/5
Great hoodie for early season
Runs a little big. Order a size smaller than what you normally wear!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: Runs big
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: L
Skye H.
May 3, 2026
5/5
Perfect
I got this for hunting/ backpacking in Eastern Utah and Western/ Central Colorado. The guard hoodie performs flawlessly. Some of the areas I frequent are mosquito and tick heavy and Sitka has never let me down.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: Runs big
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XXL
nathan p.
May 2, 2026
2/5
Mid
Very thing only good as a top layer if that, wish it would have more fabric to keep you warm.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Edwin T.
May 2, 2026
5/5
Turkey season
Great product, the built in mask could be improved on but overall a great product as always with Sitka. Used this for annual Kansas turkey hunt.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Olive Green · Size: L
Patrick S.
May 2, 2026
5/5
No ticks!!
Best $$ money I've spent. No mosquitoes or nats and zero ticks!
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Sean M.
May 1, 2026
4/5
Love it
It is incredibly comfortable
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Corey F.
May 1, 2026
5/5
I love the equinox hoodie.
I love the equinox hoodie. I now have two. My turkey one with guard has kept the ticks at bay this year. Super light for those warm springs Kansas days Chiang Rio’s.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL
Ray R.
Apr 28, 2026
5/5
I’ve also been running the
I’ve also been running the Sitka Equinox Hoodie and gloves alongside the Guard LT Pants, and they’ve been just as impressive. The biggest standout again—bug protection. No mosquitoes, no ticks, no biting flies getting through. That alone makes a huge difference when you’re hunting in warmer conditions, whether that was down in Florida or back here in Ohio. Both the hoodie and gloves are lightweight and breathable, so you’re not overheating, even when temps start climbing. They’re comfortable enough to wear all day, and they don’t restrict movement at all—everything just works the way it should in the field. Between the pants, hoodie, and gloves, it’s a system that really shines for spring and warm-weather hunts. Keeps you protected, keeps you comfortable, and lets you stay focused on the hunt instead of constantly dealing with bugs.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Matthew B.
Apr 28, 2026
5/5
Great piece
Does what it should. Light and comfortable. Great features and pockets. Keeps the bugs from getting you. Great spring turkey piece!
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Reed w.
Apr 28, 2026
4/5
Guard hoodie
Fits awesome, love wearing it in warm weather
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Chris B.
Apr 27, 2026
5/5
Great for mosquitos
I like to use this shirt in the warmer months for mosquito control. Sometimes it's just nice to not have to apply mosquito spray.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XXL
Troy Z.
Apr 27, 2026
5/5
Great product
Great product
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: XL
Robert F.
Apr 26, 2026
5/5
Excellent warm weather shirt, great
Excellent warm weather shirt, great for turkey season. Wasn't bothered by mosquitoes at all while wearing it.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Jeptha D.
Apr 26, 2026
5/5
Perfect for NO MOSQUITOES!!!
Fits perfect. Very comfortable.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Scott L.
Apr 25, 2026
5/5
Best hoodie!
The equinox guard hoodie is super comfortable and the perfect amount of warm for those cold spring turkey hunts. The sleeves at the wrist are a hair tight, but I stretched them out so they fit perfect now.
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL
Charles s.
Apr 25, 2026
5/5
Equinox Guard Hoodie
Excellent piece of clothing, provides great bug protection
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Olive Green · Size: XL
Nathan S.
Apr 25, 2026
5/5
Great
Great quality product.
Verified Buyer
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover
devon b.
Apr 24, 2026
5/5
Amazing
Fits great!
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: M
Rene T.
Apr 23, 2026
5/5
Equinox Guard Hoodie
Absolutely perfect! Works as advertised.
Verified Buyer
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: L
Darren C.
Apr 22, 2026
5/5
Equinox Guard Hoodie
Well made! Works as advertised! Would buy again
Verified Buyer
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Cover · Size: XL