Fanatic Bib Reviews

These were the first quality

These were the first quality late season camo hunting bibs I had ever purchased. They kept me warm in the stand and gave me enough warmth to bag a late season buck with my bow last November. They do seem a little bulky. The biggest drawback I noticed is that they are so warm that you either have to pack them out to the stand or have the side zippers fully open if it's really cold to prevent from sweating. I do like the zippered legs for venting/heat regulation. Overall, a great product that is very quiet and keeps you in the stand longer during frigid northern WI winters.

Extremely impressed with the warmth

Extremely impressed with the warmth and quietness of the bibs & jacket. Equally as unimpressed with the durability of the bibs. Walked through about 40 yards of underbrush on a recovery mission and had tons of pulled threads and a few small tears in the front of the bibs.

went hunting late January with

went hunting late January with a buddy, he was wearing some wal- mart special stuff and i had on my fanatic system. he got cold and i was sweating.

Probably the best designed product

Probably the best designed product in the entirely line up. The only thing that should be added is waterPROOF. If the incinerator series could crossbreed with the fanatic series it'd be a winner. I like the idea of no fleece where the burrs stick, and it mostly works. Good pockets for holding cellphone, accessories, headlamps etc. and I really like the external pocket for slipping stuff I access often in and out of. The only 2 fixes I would suggest is actual full length zippers like on the incinerator and that way your boots wouldn't get mud all over the inside when putting them on at your tree. They could be a little warmer, there's really not much insulation.

Very poor construction and warranty

Very poor construction and warranty on this pant. The puffy looking material is actually very thin and tears easily allowing the insulation to come out. Mine tore within a couple months of purchase, only wore them half a dozen times, still don't know exactly how the tear occurred because I didn't notice it when it happened. Sitka did not cover this under warranty, their warranty is basically useless. If you are in Canada they send you a url for a company you can pay to fix the pant. They do not have the quality or warranty you would expect paying this much for a pant. I will not be buying any more Sitka gear after this disappoint.

Absolutely the quietest and warmest

Absolutely the quietest and warmest bibs I’ve ever owned. Especially like that the insulation doesn’t go all the way down the leg so they tuck inside my rubber boots easily.

I’ve sat in 30° weather

I’ve sat in 30° weather the last three days in the morning, they’ve kept me warm along with my older Fanatic jacket and a pair of merino base layers underneath. I’m so glad I got these, moved up on the Stratus pants, these have pockets everywhere, actually nice and light unlike my friends bibs that are super bulky and heavy. I am also wearing the Stratus beanie and fanatic neck Gaiter. I would highly encourage you to buy these to stay warm and I’m from Florida, hunting in Georgia so I’m naturally a person who does not tolerate the cold well.

I've had these since late

I've had these since late summer but couldn't use them until this past weekend in WI for bow hunting. Yesterday morning we had 40 mph winds with an actual temperature of 29 degrees. I had on some long johns, sweat pants, and these bibs and I didn't feel a thing. Also had the Fanatic Vest up top underneath my regular cold-weather jacket and was toasty all morning. Would have called it quits in my previous gear but I honestly couldn't feel any wind - to the point that it was unsettling. Stayed in the stand all morning and landed my first bow buck! Thanks Sitka for a great piece!

Excellent option for when the

Excellent option for when the bitter temperatures hit. Side zippers extend all the way to the hips to make on/off hassle-free. Extremely quiet and provide excellent warmth on stand. Plenty of pockets to hold hunting necessities.

Absolutely outstanding Bibs for Late

Absolutely outstanding Bibs for Late season and extremely cold environments! I used these fanatic bibs during the Pa late deer season in 20 ° temperatures and was super warm! The bib type keeps my lower back area warm which in turn keeps my core warm. I highly recommend these Bibs for extreme temperatures below freezing! Pockets are well placed and useful!! Elevated II pattern kept me invisible to deer while on stand from a leafless elevated position!!

Sat in the fanatic suit

Sat in the fanatic suit last week in -5 and a foot of snow. Shot my biggest buck to date. I never could sit in my old gear that long !!!

I finally got to use

I finally got to use these the other day in the stand. The winds were approx 20mph and temp felt around high teens. With these bibs on and a some under layers, I had no idea the temp was actually what it was! I think I would’ve been fine with out an extra layer under the bibs that I wore, but it was the first time so I didn’t want to under dress. I’m very impressed! Just got the fanatic jacket to go with it. So we’ll see how these hold up as the temperature starts to drop! Overall so far, great product and quality, worth the money if you need cold weather clothes, and shipping is fast.

I love everything about the

I love everything about the fanatic bibs except the elastic shoulder straps. I didn't realize they would get destroyed by the ozonics ozone generator. Not a good day for me. If you don't use ozone then the straps are awesome.

Bibs are great and I'll

Bibs are great and I'll give them a four star only because I wish that they put a little more insulation in the lower leg area, and they didn't put a pocket at the top of the bib for like 'phone- map'- etc'

These bibs are EXACTLY what

These bibs are EXACTLY what you need for the cold weather hunts. Pockets, zippers, even the suspender straps are perfect. I am a total obsessive person. I am always looking for a way to cut things out that aren't needed. These bibs ave allowed my wife and I to get rid of unwanted bulk layers. While also keeping us WARM. The pockets are PERFECT. With the exception of thr rage finder grunt tube pocket (On the jacket). Some attention needs to be put in there. The bibs do get wet, yet still managed to keep me quite warm in 27 degree weather and high wind. I would definetly recommend to my friends and family.

I have a question.. How

I have a question.. How are these in the rain? I’m waffling between this or the incinerator and can’t make up my mind

The fanatic bibs... Wear do

The fanatic bibs... Wear do I start with these babies. Being a freeze baby in ne Ohio I get cold easily. But I like to hunt a lot. So far this year the low has been 18 and wearing my heavyweight bottoms, stratus pants and these bibs, my lower half has not even gotten a chill. Super quiet, soft, pockets, I even asked my wife if they made my butt look big and she said no. Lol. Yes they are expensive, but yes they work. But don't make the mistake of thinking I'll just buy the bibs and coat and be warm... It's the whole system that works together to keep your warm. Also whatever size pants you wear in the ews, or stratus, or whatever... Continue with that same size as you proceed to the next layer. Sitka has taken that into consideration. When I'm all layered up, everything fits perfectly. But if I just put on the bibs or coat without the layers, they're big on me. If you want to hunt longer into the season, and you can afford it. Do it. I've never done a review before, but after getting thus whole system, I was so pleased that my wife said I needed to let other people know as well.

Quiet and warm but don't

Quiet and warm but don't expect to hang and hunt or track an animal through a thicket with these on. First briar patch I went through pulled and snagged the lower portion of the pants. I love them for the tree but was really disappointed they aren't durable for everything a midwest woods has to offer. Everyone knows a deer will run into the thickest stuff it will find.

The nicest piece of hunting

The nicest piece of hunting apparel you will ever own. Yes Sitka gear is more expensive but it is seriously that much better; ever little detail is thought of. I am 6’6” 200 pounds and ordered an XL and was swimming in it, hassle free exchange for a large tall and that was perfect. I have fanatic bibs, coat, and hat and love them all!

These bibs are phenomenal. They're

These bibs are phenomenal. They're warm and quiet. Spacious, but not baggy. if you could ever want a pocket, its there. Absolutely love them for cold sits in the saddle