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Anyone own much Sitka gear?? Specifically the Jetstream Jacket. Good reviews from what I read. I'm starting to realise spending decent money on gear can be worth it in the long run. I find a lot of the hunters element/stoney creek type of stuff to not be too flash after not a long enough amount of time.
I have a 90% jacket must be 8 years old and worn a lot, getting a bit thin now but I would buy another
I've got the Thunderhead jacket - like it allot, hunting in the north island during autumn/winter/spring and dont find it too hot, although it hasn't got pit zips which would be a nice addition. Not a really stealthy quiet jacket but quiet enough and seems to have gotten quieter as I have worn it in...
Hope that helps a bit.
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I have some Sitka but I have more Kuiu... either brand you can’t go wrong with.
On a side note the late founder of Kuiu was also a business partner for Sitka but branched away to pursue his dreams.
Where can you buy Sitka and kuiu gear here in nz?
Kuiu is only bought online
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
Safari Supply Co for SitkaQuote:
Originally Posted by Skinny White Boy
Online Kuiu website
Don't let your wife see
Hi. Any idea what your jacket is? I am also looking for a new waterproof option.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
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Rain ger from any hunting brand is top dollar but I would think it will work I'm still too tight to buy Sitka Stuff at $1000 bucks for their Stormfront Jacket and similar for the pants I would hope it also shot, gutted and carried out your deer while you had a coffeeQuote:
Originally Posted by Danny
Have a look at the Kuiu Yukon jacket. I was wearing one the other day and was very impressed. Mind you most their items impress me..
Not quite the same thing but their foam lined gunbags make a damn good standby sleeping mat when you leave your thermarest behind.
I have the sitka cloudburst jacket myself, rate it highly.
Have worn it for a while and doesnt let water through it. Have tried cheap ones mates have and don't compare well to the sitka stuff
https://safarisupply.co.nz/products/...open-country-1
Bit small for me but may be of interest to some.
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I have the Sitka Jetstream. Its better built and lasting a lot better than the equivalent Kuiu Guide jacket.
Buy one and enjoy the quality long after the price has been forgotten.
When I was in the US in 2018, just before Jason died, I bumped into the owners of Sitka hunting on their ranch. That was an interesting conversation...Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventenths
The hunting trip they were on ended there when I said what’s that smell of petrol? Turned out the old jeep was leaking petrol.
Funny thing was they were all wearing Sitka gear and they only told me they owned the company after I said I preferred Kuiu. Weird thing, Jason died the next day and I visited the only Kuiu store, in the world, a week later.
^ Fasinating!
I have a pair of Ascent pants with the knee pads and they are one of my favourite pieces of clothing. They are also lasting really, really well. I'm pretty keen to get some more Sitka stuff but it is farkin' expensive.
You might want to have a look at where your gear is actually made mate...Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by savage270
hi qyou rock into Cabellas etc there is a absolute shit load of cheap hunting clothes just like the fleece from Ridge line etc that the Ave US deer hunter buys. Kuiu, Sitka etc are selling to the high end hunter.
You know what’s even worse is when our local people who are guides and work in the hunting industry reach out to our local brands for support only to be denied. Speaking to a guy the other day he said the only one who would look at it was Swazi. Stoney Creek etc weren’t remotely interested so he reached out to first lite and kuiu etc who all have an awesome system setup to support guides in the industry. I told him (and he agreed) no stress, their gear is better anyway haha.
I used to think only crap comes out of Asia but it all comes down to simple things such as the thread holding the garment together where I’ve had stoney creek gloves fall apart in just a few hunts but they were replaced ASAP free of charge but it shouldn’t be like that.
My Kuiu & Sitka gear is bomb proof and again it’s made in Asia just to a higher standard.