Guard Pro Pant Reviews

Zachary S.

Jun 1, 2026

2/5

I've been a fan of

I've been a fan of sitka for years. Yes, for some reason they can't seem to integrate all the necessary features of a pair of pants into one single pair, and their prices are unreasonable, but their fit has been good for me so I have stuck with them. This pair of pants was the last straw. Fit has changed from the previous equinox guard pant in the same size. They finally add hip vents and a back pocket, but none of the pockets on these pants are zippered or evenly somewhat secure?

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Dark Green Sage · Size: 34R

Brian O.

May 31, 2026

5/5

After a full turkey season

After a full turkey season with these pants I didn't find a single tick on me. They held up very well compared to the previous equinox pant.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 36R

Andrew L.

May 29, 2026

5/5

Some of the best hunting pants I've ever owned!!

I purchased these just before the 2026 spring turkey season in a size 32R, and they arrived quickly. At first, I almost returned them because they fit fairly snug, but I decided to keep them — and I’m glad I did. I paired them with my Core Lightweight Hoodie, Ambient 100 Hooded Jacket, and Equinox Hunting Vest for the crisp, cool mornings in Missouri. After several ground sits in thick brush, I never had a single tick on me. I also wore this same setup — minus the Equinox Vest — while assisting in dense wooded searches over several days for a missing child in our area. Even while walking through some of the thickest timber, weeds, and brush, not a single tick made it onto my skin, despite many others in the group being covered in ticks for days afterward. I’d also like to highlight the durability of these pants. I walked and crawled through heavy briar patches, thorns, and thick brush without any visible damage or wear. I will definitely be purchasing another pair and highly recommend them for any outdoor application where insect protection is important.

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Andrew L.

May 29, 2026

5/5

Some of the best hunting

Some of the best hunting pants I’ve ever owned! I purchased these just before the 2026 spring turkey season in a size 32R, and they arrived quickly. At first, I almost returned them because they fit fairly snug, but I decided to keep them — and I’m glad I did. I paired them with my Core Lightweight Hoodie, Ambient 100 Hooded Jacket, and Equinox Hunting Vest for the crisp, cool mornings in Missouri. After several ground sits in thick brush, I never had a single tick on me. I also wore this same setup — minus the Equinox Vest — while assisting in dense wooded searches over several days for a missing child in our area. Even while walking through some of the thickest timber, weeds, and brush, not a single tick made it onto my skin, despite many others in the group being covered in ticks for days afterward. I’d also like to highlight the durability of these pants. I walked and crawled through heavy briar patches, thorns, and thick brush without any visible damage or wear. I will definitely be purchasing another pair and highly recommend them for any outdoor application where insect protection is important.

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 32R

Jared

May 27, 2026

5/5

Awesome pant

I used it on a Bear hunt in Tick infested Idaho. Did a great job of keeping ticks from crawling up my legs. The sleeve material worked great stuffed in my socks or in my boots. 🥾 I used them for the whole hunt and they did a good job of not holding body oder. The side zips were great and didn’t let any unwanted bugs in. I will be buying another pair of two for future hunts.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

James k.

May 17, 2026

5/5

Hunted turkeys this spring and

Hunted turkeys this spring and not a single tick just wish it had more leg pockets

Verified Buyer

Pro

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 34R

Stephen T.

May 16, 2026

5/5

Great pants wish they fit

Great pants wish they fit a little closer to size

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 38R

David Z.

May 13, 2026

5/5

Great lightweight pant

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 36R

Robert C.

May 13, 2026

5/5

Love the bug repellent features

Hunt in a very tick/spider/chigger prone area. Having stuff built in that helps prevent them getting on you is a massive relief.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 32R

John F.

May 13, 2026

5/5

Tough to beat these pants!

Stellar upgrade on the material! The pocket layout, cellphone pocket on the right leg and back wallet pocket addition are perfect! They have been my staple from shed hunting, mushrooms and through Turkey season. With the increase in ticks… do yourself a favor and order 2 pairs!

Verified Buyer

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover

Brett S.

May 13, 2026

5/5

Surprisingly good

I spend a lot of time in the woods . I have not found a tick on me while wearing these pants in the woods. 👍👍

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Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Dark Green Sage · Size: 42R

trent a.

May 12, 2026

4/5

Guard pro

Sadly they ripped the second day I wore them. They got caught on a small branch. But they protected me from mosquitoes.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

Terry C.

May 12, 2026

5/5

As always great pant

Verified Buyer

Pro

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34T

morgan h.

May 10, 2026

5/5

Stretchy

Good fit stretches nice and the mesh zippers are a nice touch

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 36T

Herchel H.

May 7, 2026

5/5

Guard pro pant

Never been more comfortable in the feild

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 32R

Thomas F.

May 7, 2026

2/5

Dislike the new material

The equinox guard pants have been my go to for several years. I wear them through out most of the year in south texas. The new guard pants are made of a completely different material that is not soft like the equinox guard pants and the new pants are quite loud. I returned these pants for these reasons. I did not wear them to hunt so cannot speak to durability, moisture wicking or other field tested properties.

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

Brian W.

May 6, 2026

5/5

Great with knee pads

Wearing with the knee pads from my timberline pants. I wore the original equinox guard pants all last summer for habitat restoration work and my only gripe was the lack of knee pads. The material in the guard pro pants seems more durable too, stretchy quality is also very comfortable. Note there is no belt loop reinforcement for suspenders in the guard pro. I’m hoping this is not necessary with the new fabric.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Dark Green Sage · Size: 36R

Taylor P.

May 6, 2026

5/5

Good Pant

True fit, comfortable.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Coyote · Size: 36T

John N.

May 4, 2026

5/5

Boots

I loved the boots well put together that are light and warm

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34T

Trey S.

May 2, 2026

5/5

Great pants for turkey hunting

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

Patrick S.

May 2, 2026

5/5

No ticks!!

Everyone at turkey camp was complaining of ticks. I didnt have one on my person. Best $$ I've spent yet!!!!

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

David P.

Apr 30, 2026

5/5

Guard Pro Pant

Actually will get my first use of the pants Saturday for a turkey hunt. The ticks are very bad this year in PA so wanted to have something that would help repel ticks. I sized up to put these item in over a gradient pant. Always happy with Stika clothing. They are the best

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 38R

Thomas f.

Apr 28, 2026

5/5

Good pants, could use some cargo pockets

Overall I really like these pants. Purchased to keep the spring tics off of me for a sping bear hunt in Montana. Ive worn them this spring in Wisconsin and have had no tics on me. When Ive worn other pants Ive had 2 to 3 tics when in the tall grass. I wish they had additional cargo pockets or a phone pocket but its not a deal breaker.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Dark Green Sage · Size: 36T

Troy Z.

Apr 27, 2026

5/5

I only wear Sitka due

I only wear Sitka due to your generous discount and superior products.

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 38R

Samuel J.

Apr 27, 2026

5/5

My new favorite hunting pants

I purchased these pants for turkey season and have been very please. From the cool of the morning to the heat of mid-day these pants are comfortable and quiet.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 32R

Chris R.

Apr 26, 2026

4/5

Need more pockets on pants

Over all , love all … just need more pockets to store gear , more is always better than less . want to see more for the price.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

Joe

Apr 25, 2026

3/5

They are okay but I prefer the original

I absolutely love my equinox gaurd pants. I have 3 pairs, two for work/hunting and one pair just for turkey. When I bought the guard pants I thought they would be like my equinox pants only more durable. My 40R equinox are a little loose so I ordered a 38R in the new guard pants. Man are these suckers tight. It like wearing skinny jeans. They are nice and all but the sizing is way off. The 38s are more like a 36. They seem more durable than the equinox but for the money I wish they fit better. I wish they would bring back the original as they are my favorite pants.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: Runs small

devon b.

Apr 24, 2026

4/5

Great besides thighs

Great overall only issue is they run small in the thigh area when vents are zipped up.

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 32R

Michael T.

Apr 24, 2026

5/5

Awesome pants!!

Took these out for spring turkey. They were so comfortable and durable, handled the brush no problem. We were in tick country and the built-in gaiters were great for protection and peace of mind.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 34R

Rene T.

Apr 23, 2026

4/5

Guard pro pants

Another great product from Sitka. However, sizing is a bit off. I have the same size in the grinder pants, but the guard pro are a little tight on me. Everything else is as advertised.

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover

Jordan Y.

Apr 21, 2026

5/5

Great spring pant

Love the gaiter for added protection from ticks and other little critters. Little louder than other pants from Sitka but not too worried about when chasing turkeys/ shed hunting.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Coyote · Size: 34T

Jackson G.

Apr 21, 2026

2/5

Pro pabt

Run small and are loud

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 34R

Robert S.

Apr 16, 2026

5/5

Great choice

Debated on whether to go with Guard LT or Guard Pro pants. Glad I went with the Pro pant. Have also been going with more solid color pants lately.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Dark Green Sage · Size: 34R

Neil M.

Apr 15, 2026

5/5

Nice

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

Gregory S.

Apr 14, 2026

5/5

2 trips turkey hunting worked

2 trips turkey hunting worked great no issues

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 36T

Gabriella M.

Apr 13, 2026

4/5

Nice pant but too slim

Love the internal gaiter and insect shield tech. Pretty damn tight through the hips/butt though. Need a bigger size.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Dark Green Sage · Size: 32R

Chris K.

Apr 8, 2026

5/5

Great

Great pair

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 40R

Eric C.

Apr 7, 2026

4/5

They need two back pockets.

They need two back pockets. I love your stuff, but the pants need both pockets. Wallet and phone. Please go to a two pocket design.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 36R

David B.

Apr 6, 2026

5/5

Great pant

Comfortable and durable hope to get less bites with these on

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 36R

Logan W.

Apr 6, 2026

5/5

Awesome

Great product

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 36R

Anthony C.

Apr 6, 2026

5/5

Great pants!

Exactly what I needed for turkey and early deer season

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

David F.

Apr 4, 2026

5/5

Sitka gear

Fit perfectly used it to go hunting turkey in Mexico, couldn’t be happier. Thanks Sitka

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

Vonal A.

Mar 31, 2026

5/5

Guard pro pant

I love the pants, the y are great , I also have a couple shirts to and they are super nice, keeps the wind off me.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 38R

Zachary B.

Mar 28, 2026

5/5

Love them

Verified Buyer

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 32R

Jake E.

Mar 26, 2026

5/5

Great

Needed new camo for turkey season. Haven’t used in the field yet but feels good trying it on.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Subalpine · Size: 36R

Jay C.

Mar 23, 2026

5/5

Great bug defense

Cool design to keep bugs out & light weight at same time like the cooling vents. Wish they had zippered cargo pocket to keep keys from getting lost. Other than that they are perfect

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: Runs small

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 32R

Keff C.

Mar 20, 2026

5/5

Guard Pro Pant

Love the pants, hoodie and gloves. Light weight, and no bug bites.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34T

Luke C.

Mar 20, 2026

5/5

Luca

The new version of this pant is lighter than previous version. More water and tear resistant as well.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34R

Shamas E.

Mar 16, 2026

5/5

Guard Pro

Love the fit and feel.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Color: Optifade Cover · Size: 34T

Lance K.

Mar 14, 2026

1/5

Noisy Material. Not soft like Equinox Guard Pants.

What I Like: I like that there's a back pocket, which the Equinox Guard pants have that I own, don't have and have always wished they did. I was really looking forward to using the knee pads that you can add inside the pants, which I wish this was on the Sitka Equinox Guard pants. I also like the less steep angle of the pockets of the Pro Guard pants, which I feel is nearly straight up and down in the Equinox Guard pants that I have. I absolutely love the two-way zippers in the fly, but there's some improvement to be made with the zippered fly, which I'll talk about in the "Don't Likes" below. What I Don't Like: The biggest dislike I had and immediate negative I noticed as soon as I pulled them out of the package was the material the Pro Guard pants are made of is very noisy when it's rubbed or when you're walking. Not a quiet, comfortable and soft material like my Equinox Guard pants that I own. I also don't like the one drop-in pocket, and prefer the zippered pockets on the front of each thigh that I can put my individual right and left glove in, and know that I'll have the right glove in the right pocket and the left glove in the left pocket, when I'm trying to put them on in the dark. Plus, I don't have to worry about them falling out or getting pulled out by brush I'm walking through. I also hate how short the zippers are in the fly of these pants, as well as in the Guard LT and the Equinox Guard pants. The zippers of all three should extend at least an inch further downward toward the crotch. Too hard to take a leak with these pants. These are also tighter in the waist (even though I ordered a bigger size 40 instead of 38's in my Equinox Guards), and the thighs are tighter and don't allow you to kneel down nearly as easily. So these run small compared to the Equinox Guard pants. I layed them flat on my desk with the waist button closed, and laid their waist's on top of each other, and the 40 waist Guard Pro Pants and the Guard LT pants were only a 1/2" bigger than my 38 waist Equinox Guard pants. I was thinking this Pro Guard pant was an upgrade of the Equinox Guard pant which is why I bought them, but they're far worse to me. Very disappointing, so I returned the two pairs I bought (Pro Guard and Guard LT pants) to add to my Equinox Guard pants (which I love), and bought two more pairs of Equinox Guard pants.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: Runs small