Accessories: Gloves, Caps, Backpacks, Gaiters - Don't forget the little things that become crucially important when you start your hunt.
Sitka Core: Next-To-Skin moisture management, all with Silver Scent Elimination®. Core Crew or Core Zip-T with the Core Bottom, or the heavier Traverse Zip-T and Traverse Bottom. Combine with Sitka Boxers for a perfect core layer.
Windproof Outerwear: The Jetstream Jacket and Jetstream Vest are built using WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell to offer total windproofness with maximum breathability.
Waterproof Outerwear: Your last line of defense! You've layered with Next-To-Skin, insulation, and maybe soft shell. Now it's time for the hard shell. Consider the Stormfront Jacket and Stormfront Pant for a 3-layer GORE-TEX® Performance Shell to keep you warm and dry. Or consider the Stormfront Lite Jacket and Stormfront Lite Pant and enjoy the 'Light and Fast' design, ultralight and packable, featuring 2-way GORE-TEX® Paclite® fabric.
Optics. Don't forget binoculars, spotting scope, and laser rangefinder. Ever shoot too high or low when trying to hit a target up or downhill? One of our best-selling laser rangefinders is the Nikon RifleHunter550, which compensates for uphill and downhill angles when it computes the target distance.
First Aid Kit. You don't need it until you really, really need it. An essential item in your pack. Choose from a wide selection of first aid kits from Adventure Medical Kits.
Care Instructions:
In general, washing your gear in cold or warm water with mild non-deodorant powder laundry soap (non-toxic, biodegradable types preferred) and hang drying them are the best ways to clean Sitka products.
DWR
Sitka's waterproof/breathable outer layers are originally treated with a Durable Water-Repellent finish (DWR), which keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated so that the breathable barrier can do its job. This coating needs to be replenished once per season, or more often if the piece gets a lot of use or washing. If water is no longer beading up on your shell, it's time to retreat it. Sitka likes using Nikwax products. Make sure to use a spray on Sitka softshell pieces, like the 90% Series, and a wash-in for 2.5 layer garments, like the Downpour Series. Additionally, don't hesitate to treat your Mountain Pants with a DWR spray and watch the water bead off.
Stains
If the sight of blood on your pants and jacket gets old, try rubbing in some detergent and then wash in warm water with plenty of mild laundry soap. If that doesn't work, wear your badge with pride.
Sap
Freeze it and then pick it off with a dull object. Rub the remainder out with a water/white-vinegar solution and then wash with detergent.
Flammability
Like most synthetics, Sitka Gear will melt or burn when exposed to flames or direct heat. Be careful jumping over the bonfire back at camp.
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