Equinox Guard Hoodie Reviews

It’s everything Sitka says it

It’s everything Sitka says it is. It’s a lot of money but when you where it the first time and fully test it it’s worth every Penny. Custom gear clothes for BOW hunters. Thank you Sitka for making great gear for bow hunters

My favorite sun hoodie of

My favorite sun hoodie of all time — the insect shield works incredibly well and I would no longer consider wearing anything else once the mosquitoes come out. It’s a very lightweight fabric but stood up to some heavy bushwhacking during the elk rut without taking any damage. I snagged it a few times where I was sure it would tear but it held strong. I’m sure it would be possible to damage without some care but I found the material to be surprisingly forgiving. If it came in solids I might wear it every day in the summer.

This shirt works well in

This shirt works well in repelling mosquitos, I wore this into a wet creek bottom and didn’t get bit once. It is very comfortable material and fits well. My only complaint is, it is a little fragile for the jungle of the Pacific Northwest. This is great for most any conditions as it does not cause me to overheat, but should not be worn as an outer layer when going through brush.

Just received this hoody. Really

Just received this hoody. Really like it as a layer it is very stretchy as I got a xl because I wear everything else in xl and I could have easily went with a large! Will give more of a review when I use it this coming season!

Built in face mask, great

Built in face mask, great fit, and features of this lightweight top is amazing. A fantastic piece for the spring turkey hunter. It is as essential to the turkey hunter as the fanatic hoody is to the deer hunter.

Most used piece I use

Most used piece I use by far.

I originally bought a large

I originally bought a large and it was too big. Ordered a medium and it fit similar to a large lightweight hoodie. This top will do what the lightweight hoodie didn't and that was protect me from mosquitoes. I'll run this as my base layer in September. The fabric is really stretchy. I don't think it breaths as well as other tops. I like the right chest pocket because I'm left handed. It was like this top was made for just me.

I used this shirt all

I used this shirt all turkey season in VA and was really pleased with it. Never had any ticks or bite's of any kind. Bought in XL and fit was on par for all my other Sitka shirts. I'm 6'-0' and 210Lb's. The only minor issue I have is the pocket. First, it's on my my shooting side and secondly, while it's roomy the material isn't hardy enough to support the weight of a cell phone so it pulls down. Not a deal breaker I just don't use it.

Great quality as expected from

Great quality as expected from Sitka. One thing though is the chest pocket. Just really confused as to why it is on the right side on this garment. It is the only shirt that has it on this side and renders the pocket useless. Not a deal breaker by any means, but like to be able to use all features of a product.

This is a great hoody

This is a great hoody and have enjoyed hunting in it. I wear a XXL in the core lightweight hoody so I purchased the same in the equinox guard. It was way too big so I returned it for an Xl and it fit perfect.

Wore my my first trip

Wore my my first trip of the year. Wore it under a heavier hoodie and jacket on mornings that it was near 30 degrees. By 11 am just had this on as at top with temps in the 70s. Worried about wearing in the green briar so tried to stay out of them as much a possible. Got stuck one or two times and no rips.

This is a great early

This is a great early season top. The chest pocket is massive. The facemask makes packing stuff in easier. It is great to not carry a separate mask. So far it seems the insect guard works. It is still early spring here, but mosquitoes are out, and I am fine. For those who want the lightweight of the ESW and the coverage of the light hoody, this is for you. The best part is you have protection from bugs as well as stink. Polygene, and insect guard make this top a must if you are going to be in the woods!!

The Equinox Guard Hoodie was

The Equinox Guard Hoodie was a wonderful addition to my hunting apparel. The built in insect guard is a life saver on those mornings when you run out of thermacell juice or you show up with no insect repellent. The built in face mask is a nice touch too! I usually put a layer underneath it if I think there's a chance I'll sweat, but when it gets wet- it dries out super fast.

The shirt had great breathability

The shirt had great breathability and the built in mask and hoodie is awesome. Upon receiving the shirt there wasn’t any odor like other protectants have, not mention being concerned about any harmful liquids touching your skin. After using the shirt I can confidently say I did not find a single tick on me after many sits beginning from mid April through the end of May.

I was fortunate enough to

I was fortunate enough to hunt in the Equinox shirt this past spring and was super impressed! The stretch and comfort of this piece is out of this world, seriously a game changer! The insect shield work flawlessly with zero chompers chomping. This shirt is honestly one of my favorite offerings from Sitka in a long time!

I used the Guard Hoody

I used the Guard Hoody on every turkey hunt last spring and never pulled a tick off of my skin. It is super lightweight and breathable for late season spring hunts when temps start to climb. And you can easily layer underneath with a core heavyweight or grinder shirt for those chilly mornings. The shirt stretches and moves well. The hood/face mask combo has maximum coverage to minimize the chance of a pesky mosquito finding her way in.

The Equinox Guard Hoody is

The Equinox Guard Hoody is exceptionally lightweight and breathable for those warm spring mornings. Having tick repellant along with the internal liners built into the garments is critical as ticks continue to get worse here in the northeast.