Wayne
Oct 29, 2020
5/5
This is one of the best pieces of gear I've had. It's warm, fits great, pockets are well places, and the face mask works great. I'm 5'10' 165lbs, bought a Medium. The fit is great!
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Tony
Oct 28, 2020
4/5
It's an amazing piece as many other reviews say. My only complaint is the pilling that has shown up after only a handful of hunts.
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Craig D.
Oct 19, 2020
4/5
Been hunting with my fanatic hoodie for 5 seasons now and it’s held up great! Durability of the material has held up impressively. Features on this piece are amazing, hand muffs are nice but not really needed in my opinion. Over the past two seasons (this and last) I noticed the odor control has been slipping, for example on warmer days, working up a sweat getting into a tree, once I layer over my base layer (typically a synthetic lightweight) the odor doesn’t go away. Maybe I’m not doing something right but I’ve been busted twice now and I swear it was the odor. Overall I’m extremely happy with the piece, it’s my go to for every elevated whitetail hunt. Also, I do wish Sitka would offer this in solid color options as well (along with the rest of their entire lines) - I know I’d buy another one of these if it was a solid (maybe even merino mix!?)
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Court B.
Oct 15, 2020
5/5
In my opinion, this is the most versatile piece in the whitetail line and the fit is spot on. I use it on every hunt from opening evening of bow season, through ice fishing season, and on til t-shirt weather hits. It's thinner and more form fitting than a standard hoodie, but somehow they figured out a way to make it just as warm. Use it as an outer layer when it's mild, and a base layer when temps start to drop. The hood is perfect, not baggy like most hoods but also not too tight. They nailed it. Even if it's warm outside I have it with me for when it chills off when the sun starts to go down. This hoody is also very durable. I've gotten it completely covered in the annoying tiny ball burs, picked them out, and you couldn't even tell it was riddled with burs at one point after I washed it. Amazing job Sitka!
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Taylor
Sep 24, 2020
4/5
Hoody is warm and comfy, love the hood and facemask, but the mittens are annoying and I never use them. Overall, I would recommend!
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Paul
Sep 12, 2020
3/5
Hoodie is nice until it gets wet in the field or in the wash. This items has a very strong plastic/chemical smell when it gets wet. No matter how many washes it goes through with scent eliminator the smell remains.
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Isaac
Sep 12, 2020
4/5
I really like the versatility of the hoody. It’s a good late early season to a mid season hoody. I have no complaints but a big downfall is the pilling. I’ve worn the hoody a handful of times and it was pretty bad around the chest area.
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Edward F.
Aug 10, 2020
5/5
Absolutely love this hoody! Built in facemask, the right weight for Texas most of the fall/winter season, love the pockets and the length.
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Chris C.
Jul 12, 2020
5/5
My favorite all around piece of gear I own. I love the built in hoodie and mask. Overall, it's the comfort that makes this product over the top.
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Eric F.
Jul 10, 2020
5/5
If you are a hunter, this is a must have. Other than my Fanatic Jacket and bibs, this hoodie is the best in my arsenal. Extremly comforatable, warm and cool and the design of the concelment with the face mask and hood is brilliant. Well concealed but full vision. I cant stress enough how happy I am with this.
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Austin G.
Jun 12, 2020
5/5
I’m 5’10 170 lbs and a medium fit great. Snug but not too tight. Just enough room for a thin base layer. The sleeves are pretty long due to the built in mitts. It’s hard to justify the price until you’ve hunted in it. It really is a versatile and great piece.
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Rob A.
Jan 31, 2020
5/5
Going to be a key piece of my Sitka arsenal going forward. I used this hoody to close out the Kentucky whitetail season. In mid to high 30's I used the Fanatic hoody and a Sitka vest. Allowed me to stay warm all day. I actually wore the hood only to the stand and put the vest on once there. Fit is athletic cut and outstanding. Love the built in mesh face mask. Hood design has been improved and the flip over hand mitts work. Another exceptional piece of gear from Sitka.
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Sean B.
Jan 26, 2020
5/5
Great hoody I use mid October on. It’s my top layer till the temps peak in the forty’s and is a good layer with the Shacket down to into the 20’s especially if there is low wind. The pouch in front is nice for hunting out of a saddle when it can be hard to get to your pockets on those first few frosty mornings.
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Bruce
Jan 11, 2020
5/5
Really nice hoody, good layer piece under my status. I like the inner waffle fleece, hood, and face mask. I don’t care for the super long sleeves, I already have long arms and normally would appreciate the added length; It’s also pretty long on the torso. The mits came in handy tonight and cut the cold a bit which is nice. The kangaroo pocket is nice and also fleece lined, the downside is when wearing a harness the pocket is not real functional. Love the exterior, it’s smooth didn’t grab any burrs and is silent. Wish Sitka made a heavyweight hoody in elevated II.
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Andrew D.
Jan 3, 2020
5/5
Love this Hoody, I wear it all the time deer hunting. Great for layering or alone... Please offer it in Subapine pattern.
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Brian J.
Dec 31, 2019
5/5
An absolute must have. Run, don't walk to buy one of these if you don't have one already. Perfect to wear alone as an outer layer or as the mid layer as temps drop. The hood and face mask are absolutely amazing! Combine this with the fanatic gloves and the flip over mittens on the hoody and it makes for wearing heavy gloves unnecessary. When temps really drop throw on the incinerator muff and you have an amazing system. The fanatic hoody should be a part of every serious whitetail hunters system!
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Davis V.
Dec 30, 2019
5/5
I picked this up as a mid layer for hunting and casual wear and I'm totally in love with it. This is literally my favourite casual top for cold weather. I'm 5'10' and 170lbs and a medium is perfect! I'd like to add another color.
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Kevin B.
Dec 18, 2019
5/5
I like everything about this hoody! whoever designed it is a genius. The face mask works great and moves with your head when you turn it unlike a balaclava where after a few head turns it's blocking your vision and you have to move it back in position. The hand mitts are spectacular! I'm a bowhunter so I don't often wear gloves for fear of interfering with my release. With the mitts I can put my release under it, keep my hands warm and not interfere with the release. When walking to and from the stand I pull the flaps over my fingers to keep them warm. So from my point of view this hoody does away with needing a balaclava and gloves. I will be buying another one in case the other one needs washed as it will forever be in my layering system. Sitka please make a light weight core hoody with a kangaroo pocket in the front. No one in the world makes one and it would be so useful for storing things and keeping bugs from eating my hands in the warm early season.
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Cameron
Dec 14, 2019
5/5
My family has raved about Sitka Gear for the past few years, all based around moose hunts. This is my first Sitka product, DAMN, I am a believer!! I love this hoody, and show it off whenever I have a chance. Not to boast about what I have, but because everyone should have one.
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Roger H.
Nov 15, 2019
5/5
Other than the price I love this shirt. As it gets colder in NE Ohio, I start off with my long sleeve t, the the heavy weight half zip t, then the hoodie. The face mask I thought was a novelty idea, but turns out I love it. I've always had the big wooly neck gaiters in the past, I've used this 18 degree Temps and it keeps your face warm, and I'm a freeze baby. If there were something I didn't like I would tell you, but the hood, doesn't block your vision, the face mask doesn't sag, the mitten things Idk about never used them. But definitely 2 enthusiastic thumbs up.
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Dillan S.
Oct 31, 2019
5/5
This hoodie is amazing one of my favorite layers keeps the wind out great especially of your neck with the mask a squirrel almost climbed on me I was blended in so well
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Bryon
Oct 11, 2019
5/5
Very versatile A must have for bow hunters
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Ryan
Sep 17, 2019
5/5
Love this hoody. Perfect layering piece of eart season pack along for when the sun starts to go down. Every time I go hunting, I either have it on or with me. The extended length in the back is an awesome feature. Would recommend.
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John G.
Jun 10, 2019
5/5
That one item that you will use anywhere for everything. This is it. Super strong. Snug and comfy. Always warm. I take it everywhere for every hunt. Waiting for the subalpine color to come out. You can’t go wrong with this piece.
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John
Mar 12, 2019
5/5
This is an awesome piece. I recently wore this with a Tshirt underneath in 44 degree weather with a slight breeze. Was not hunting was actually at Six Flags and never once did I get cold riding the coasters, waiting in line etc..... The fit is right one, the hooding with face mask is exceptional. Will definitely wear this under my Fanatic Jacket...Just waiting to go whitetail hunting in Missouri in January.....I doubt that I will freeze like I did 3 weeks ago now that I have Sitka gear.....Awesome quality and awesome gear
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Rick
Mar 11, 2019
5/5
This hoodie is amazing. I wore it with a Core L/S, medium weight merino top and my Stratus pants and at 29 degrees, I was toasty warm. My first weekend with Sitka has made me a believer!
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