The SITKA Mountain Gear Story

Sitka Mountain Gear

The Philosophy The History The Technology Order Today

Born in the mountains, at home in any terrain.

Sitka's goal was simple: Introduce the bowhunting industry to a system of clothing that incorporates the latest high-performance fabrics with a mountaineering design philosophy. Using only the most advanced mountaneering fabrics, lightweight, low-bulk, & high-performance, cut to fit perfectly with no unecessary excess to weigh you down or snag, they forever changed the way bowhunters will view clothing. How did they do it?

The folks at Sitka Gear achieved their goal with a line of clothing designed to perform under the various circumstances that hunters find in the mountains, while hiding them with an extremely effective, multi-season pattern called Mountain Mimicry.

Sitka Gear in Mountain Mimicry Camo

Sitka has hand-picked fabrics that wick moisture, incorporate two-way and four-way stretch for comfort and mobility, block wind and have Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finishes that are quiet and tough enough to withstand extreme abuse. Following strict guidelines on design, Sitka took a minimalist approach to eliminate bulk, decrease weight and increase packability. On Sitka Mountain Gear you will find storm-proof zippers versus bulky storm flaps, taped seams versus sewn, internal cuffs for heat and pockets you can use with a pack on. Just what you need; no more, no less. Remember the old saying, "Wool, warm even when wet?" How comfortable are you when wet? With Sitka Gear, we've change the slogan to, "Sitka Gear, keeps you warm and dry no matter what the conditions."

Sitka Gear Layering System

Sitka Mountain Gear™ is based on the tried-and-true system of layering, which gives the hunter the flexibility needed for hunting in the mountains. You're covered from head-to-toe with a moisture-wicking base layer, warm thermal layer and quiet and tough DWR-finished outer layer that is based on Soft Shell Technology. This allows you to climb light when you are heating up and to control your temperature when you are slowing down or when the weather changes.

Sitka Gear Founders Jason Hairston and Jonathan Hart

Founded by Jason Hairston and Jonathan Hart in 2005 Sitka Mountain Gear™ was an idea spawned by necessity. Having just climbed 3000 vertical feet in the dark, with intermittent snow flurries and driving sleet, Hairston and Hart hunkered down behind a gnarled White bark Pine to get some reprieve from the elements and a little food in their bellies. Cold and wet with sweat from their climb, they knew they didn't need to be this uncomfortable in their gear. So, on that September morning, at timberline, surrounded by bugling bulls, they decided to create a company to fulfill this need. Utilizing their personal experiences in mountaineering, Hairston and Hart set out to design clothes built to tackle mountains.

In 2006 Sitka introduced the Mountain Line, a nine piece layering system incorporating designs and technologies from the mountaineering industry. By utilizing performance driven fabrics and construction techniques in a true layering system, Sitka excels in the most diverse and challenging range of hunting conditions.

For 2007, the System has expanded. Sitka has developed a Technical Storm Protection System, late season gear such as the Soft Shell Pant, and select accessories that you “Got to Have.” The line-up now covers all your needs, whether it’s tundra, treestand, or Thar in New Zealand, the Sitka System keeps you in the game, regardless of conditions or excuses.

Sitka's base fabrics are designed to keep your skin dry when you sweat. All fabrics in this series feature a patented dual-knit construction that uses different yarns on either side of the fabric. This creates two different surfaces: one that is optimized to move moisture away from the skin, the other to dry quickly by quickly increasing surface area. Coupled with ATB-100 Silver, you have wicking and scent prevention.

Body-hugging, four-way stretch, and very breathable. Sitka's Mountain Shirt keeps you dry when you sweat and provides warmth without weight. This is an extremely versatile fabric. A proprietary construction technique with two unique surfaces: the durable polyester outer layer is wind- and abrasion-resistant; the soft inner layer pulls moisture away from your skin keeping you dry, warm and comfortable.

Versa Core fabrics are used in the Timberline Vest. Extremely breathable yet it provides 4 times more wind resistance than traditional fleece. This is the new “super fleece” which spans an incredibly wide range of conditions; performs as both outerwear and insulation; and offers exceptional durability. This is a versatile fabric which can be worn all year long for a variety of activities.

Sitka's AT Stretch fabric is a polyester mechanical stretch yarn woven to achieve stretchability comparable to Lycra/spandex. As a result, this fabric has superior abrasion resistance, stretch recovery (no wearing out over time as with Lycra/spandex), UV resistance and durability no matter the activity or environment. Mechanical Stretch yarns are not adversely affected by saltwater and do not dry out, wear out or break down with extended use.

If base camp doesn’t provide laundry service, Sitka's base layers incorporate the latest in scent prevention technology: ATB-100 Silver. This Scent Prevention System is built into all of Sitka's next-to-skin pieces. Silver has proven itself invaluable, as it kills bacteria on contact, eliminating your body’s natural odors from reaching the noses of wary game.

Experience the performance for yourself! Order your Sitka Gear today from 3Rivers Archery!

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