Thread: Sitka Gear

Originally Posted by mikee

its not the "Brand" that matters. US made gear seems to hold together better and their customer service is generally awesome.
Their gear is likely made in the same factories its just unlike in NZ they have learned that the "make it as cheap as you can and sell it for maximum price and run away if there is an issue or if it falls apart" sales model is not a good one.

My Sitka stuff is really good and worn most every day, my Stoney Creek Shooters jacket has been worn far less often and the closures (domes) have gone and it leaks) it was not much cheaper than the Sitka. I have had 3 Stowat jackets in the same time frame, they are good for what they are.
The only thing I dont like about the American stuff is all the jackets are short length

I buy my Sitka Stuff from these guys /safarisupply.co.nz when / if I spot it on clearance deal

You might want to have a look at where your gear is actually made mate...

Originally Posted by savage270

You might want to have a look at where your gear is actually made mate...

Oh i know where its made. They are very good at working to the quality/pricing required by their customers. Which also proves that good gear can be manufactured there that does not generally fall to bits after 2 or 3 uses. US public wont tolerate that unlike NZ where its minimum cost to make/maximim profit makes for shit gear. I would rather pay more for gear and have it last than buy the "disposible clothing" made here in nz which only lasts 6-12 month and costs nearly as much anyway.