SITKA GearMen's Heavyweight Hunting Performance Hoody

I really like it. It is much easier to layer over for cold than a typical big hoodie, just as warm, longer in the body and sleeves almost like a Tall size which I love.Can be a little awkward getting the collar to lie flat and down without looking weird but is okay, and the hood is very warm for its size/weight (lack of dead space) and also layers very well and easily under an outer garment's hood if you wantVery soft lining also

This is my second Sitka Heavyweight Core Hoody. My first is the pre-2019 model, this one is the newer design. The material on this model seems to be a little more slick/spandex-ish on the exterior. The hood/mask seems to be a little smaller, not in the fit, but in the sense of zipping up a little higher in covering up a little more of your face than the previous model. The main improvement, in my opinion, is the zipper on the hood has been placed in the middle, instead of up the right side of the face like the previous model. That was a little awkward on my anchor point, being right handed. Overall material seems to be the same thickness. Like all Sitka Gear, quality is very high, it performs well, and although a little pricey, considering the all season use that I get out of it as both a top and a base, the price works out as not-too- bad for one multi-use product instead of several.I use this in early-mid season as a stand-alone top, mid season under my Predator fleece, and in late season as both a base layer under my Fanatic Jacket, and by itself when walking in and climbing. What I like most is the hood, as it completely seals up the normal gap that is there between the collar and whatever head cover that you are wearing. The hood can go over a ball cap in milder weather, or I normally put my Incinerator hat or Fanatic Beanie over mine when the temps are low.The vendor was extremely fast in answering my question of whether or not this was a newer 2019 model (it is), and shipping was also very fast. I chose the Open Country pattern like my other one, as it is not made in Elevated II, not available in SubAlpine at the time I ordered, and I've found that Open Country seems to work well in the tree as well as on the ground, as far as my experiences have shown. Overall a great product and I highly recommend. Hope this helps.

This hoody is wonderful. Got as a gift for my son in law and he loves it. Sitka brand never fails to deliver quality products. Highly recommend

Got for a family member and he loves it. Stays warm and fits well.

I absolutely love this hoodie! In fact, I just purchased another one in a solid color. I'm a semi-professional wildlife photographer in California and ware this is an outer covering down to about 40°. For colder California temperatures, I just add the vest (also Sika) and That's all I've ever needed for Bay Area temperatures (San Francisco to Monterey).

This is a well-made garment, a bit boxy - but quite well-sewn.I plan to use it on the outdoor, winter archery range. Having a well-made garment that has no extra cloth, flaps, or other things to get in the way of unencumbered movement is important. This fits that bill.I wonder how it will survive its first gentle wash - but, on arrival, I am pleased.The price of the entire line is about 10% above their true value, but the products are consistent.

Awesome hoody. Perfect weight to keep sun off your neck then to wear under layers as the sun drops. Wore for a week straight camping on the beach. No stink, no holes, no problems. I even wore it to bed a few nights. Glad to see it being made in Camo too. Picking another up for hunting season.

Sitka is the best at what they do. Best sweatshirt I own for everyday and cold weather use. Much thinner than I expected yet the heat retention is unparalleled. This sweatshirt mixed with a long sleeve wool undershirt will keep very warm in the negative temperatures of Minnesota. Will be buying much more from Sitka in the future.