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A Guide to WINDSTOPPER® Windproof Hunting Clothing

How To Choose Windproof Hunting Clothing: A WINDSTOPPER® Guide.

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Merino Wool vs Synthetic Baselayers: Our Experts Weigh In

Merino wool vs synthetic baselayer? SITKA's product team breaks down the real differences and how to choose the right one for your hunt.

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Cooper McDonald x SITKA Gear: Different Fields, Same Mindset

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cooper McDonald shares how the outdoors shaped his mindset. Learn what it takes to be a pro athlete and a successful hunter.

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Late-Season Mountain Goat Hunting Gear: BC

Connor Gabbott's late-season mountain goat hunting gear list from a February hunt in coastal BC — the clothes, safety kit, and camp setup he trusts.

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Whitetail Hunting Tips: Don't Sweat Before the Sit

Beau Martonik's #1 whitetail hunting tip: how to layer so you don't sweat before reaching the stand, and several more whitetail hunting tips.

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Camo vs. Concealment: Through the Eyes of Prey

What's the difference between camo and concealment? We worked with animal vision scientists & digital camo pioneers to build OPTIFADE™.

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David Halloran's Turkey Hunting Gear System

Turkey hunting essentials from David Halloran, pro turkey caller: the camo, layers, and supplies in his cross-country turkey system.

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Counting Ounces: Adam Foss’s Sheep Hunting Gear List

Adam Foss breaks down the sheep-hunting system he's refined over 20 years, piece by piece, and why each one earns its spot.

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GORE-TEX® vs WINDSTOPPER® Gear for Hunting & Fishing

GORE-TEX® is 100% waterproof. WINDSTOPPER® trades full waterproofing for better breathability. Both are windproof. Learn which is right for your next hunt.

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The Best Hunting Pants For Big Game: Steven Drake’s Lineup

Lightweight, waterproof, insulated, or archery-specific - find the best big game hunting pants for your next hunt with Steven Drake's complete breakdown.

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What Are the Warmest Hunting Clothes for Cold Weather?

Discover the warmest hunting clothes for cold weather. Learn how layering, insulation, and SITKA Gear systems help keep hunters warm and focused.

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The Best On & Off Trail Hunting Shoe? Meet the Ascent Shoe

SITKA has unlocked a new category of hunting footwear with the Ascent line, designing and building it to be the best lightweight hunting shoes on the market. They combine the stability, support, and off-trail traction of a hunting or hiking boot with the lightweight, breathable comfort of a fast-moving trail runner.

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Best Insect & Sun Protection Clothing For Fishing & Hunting

A single tick bite can do a lot more than ruin your day afield. Meet the gear built to keep bugs and sun off your skin.

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Built for ALL Waters: SITKA's Move Into Fly Fishing

Why would a hunting brand move into fly fishing? The same reason SITKA started in 2005: gaps nobody else was closing.

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John Dudley's Go-To Late-Season Whitetail Hunting Clothes

John Dudley tested this gear from September to season's close. Here's his skin-to-shell layering system for the coldest sits.

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Deer Hunting Scent Control: How To Hide Scent From Deer

A whitetail deer has 297 million scent receptors. Humans have 5 million. Here's how to close the gap.

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What to Wear Deer Hunting for a Successful Hunt

Deer rely on movement and silhouette, not color, to spot you. Get the full camo and layering system that keeps you hidden.

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How To Build A Hunting Clothing System: 8-Layer Guide

Find out the 8 pieces of gear that can handle any hunt, from desert heat to alpine blizzards.

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SITKA Turkey Tool Belt vs Vest: Which is Right for You?

Not sure whether to run a turkey vest or tool belt? Get the side-by-side breakdown of when each one wins.

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Types of Camo for Hunting: Camouflage Patterns 101

Hunters once camoed up in red and black buffalo plaid. Here's how camo evolved into science-backed patterns like Optifade.

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SITKA Fanatic Jacket & Bib for Coldweather Whitetail Hunting

Chris Bee says if he had one setup for all fall, it'd be this. See why the Fanatic system is built for the rut.

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Chris Bee's Trusted Whitetail Layering System

Chris Bee breaks down his whitetail system season by season, from 80-degree early sits to sub-30 degree late-season cold.

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10 Turkey Hunting Tips & Tactics for a Successful Hunt

Call less than you think, especially on pressured birds. Get all 10 turkey hunting tactics that actually move the needle.

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What to Wear Duck Hunting: A Hunter's Guide

Baselayer, mid layer, outer shell: get the complete duck hunting layering system, from blind bag essentials to wader tips.

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