Jessy C.
Verified Buyer
Stratus Sitka hunting gear
Very comfortable fit. Practical and quiet for moving through the woods!
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: OSFA
Sep 4, 2026
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Core Heavyweight Balaclava Reviews
Elijah L.
Verified Buyer
Balaclava
Good
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: OSFA
Aug 29, 2026
Nate P.
Verified Buyer
You get what you pay for…
Are there cheaper options ? Yes. But they just dont compare to the quality that company produces. Great hunting apparel.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: True to size
Color: Optifade Elevated II · Size: OSFA
Apr 19, 2026
Quinn B.
Verified Buyer
Awesome product. Well worth the
Awesome product. Well worth the money.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 30, 2025
Emily D.
Verified Buyer
Core Heavyweight Balaclava
Very warm and keeps the cold snow/wind off your face.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 28, 2025
John G.
Verified Buyer
This Balaclava was great during
This Balaclava was great during this year’s rifle season. It didn’t obstruct my field of vision and kept me warm.
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 21, 2025
Justin G.
Verified Buyer
Great tool in the late season
This is a great thing to keep in your pack it ties everything together and is super warm.
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 20, 2025
Mike P.
Verified Buyer
Balaclava
I sat in a tree in Northern Michigan and 34° windy conditions for 10 hours and this helps keep me warm. I give it a strong recommendation.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 17, 2025
Craig P.
Verified Buyer
Core heavyweight
Runs a little big around the face
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: Runs big
Nov 15, 2025
Cody T.
Verified Buyer
Thy are really small
Thy are really small
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: Runs small
Nov 15, 2025
Kong M.
Verified Buyer
Warm
Nice and warm
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 14, 2025
Hoyt B.
Verified Buyer
Very light and warm
great product! Keeps my face warm even of cold windy days! Highly Recommend!
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: Runs small
Nov 12, 2025
John W.
Verified Buyer
Perfect fit
Fits nicely to face and very warm
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 6, 2025
Nathaniel C.
Verified Buyer
Balaclava
Fits great, extra warm.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 5, 2025
James J.
Verified Buyer
Solid
Solid
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 4, 2025
Andrew E.
Verified Buyer
Good Fit.
Fits great. Wish it was merino wool material. Cold on face when damp
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Nov 1, 2025
Frank V.
Verified Buyer
Not for small heads
It says one size first all, but I have a small head (7 1/8) it's a little big. I'll just wear it over a ball cap.
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
Oct 13, 2025
Evan M.
Verified Buyer
Perfect
Perfect for colder temps to keep the head well insulated!
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Oct 13, 2025
Lyle P.
Verified Buyer
Great fit
Comfortable
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Oct 10, 2025
BRET H.
Verified Buyer
Happy!
fits great!
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Oct 4, 2025
GRANT G.
Verified Buyer
Amazing
Great product best gear brand out!
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Sep 19, 2025
Sam L.
Verified Buyer
Facemask
Fits nice and comfortable, easy enough to put a hat over it. very happy with it
Military & Veterans
Fit: True to size
Sep 2, 2025
Landry B.
Verified Buyer
Heavyweight
Awesome. Very warm
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Aug 28, 2025
John F.
Verified Buyer
Awesome head cover!
Nice fit!
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Aug 24, 2025
Jeff S.
Verified Buyer
Looking Forward To Using This
It is not cold enough to use it right now however, all of my hunting gear is from Sitka and it is great gear
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jul 10, 2025
Eli S.
Verified Buyer
Bow hunting
Love it, fits great
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jul 8, 2025
Thomas W.
Verified Buyer
Great fit.
Good fit,tight to face. Works well.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jun 25, 2025
Gregory W.
Verified Buyer
Must have
Cold protection
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Jun 18, 2025
Tony S.
Verified Buyer
LOVE IT
A+++
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: Runs small
Jun 18, 2025
Longin K.
Verified Buyer
Core
Another favorite
Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jun 10, 2025
Michael L.
Verified Buyer
They will never see me
Very stealthy. Perfect fit.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
May 8, 2025
Davis K.
Verified Buyer
It’s great
It fit good and long lasting good in the cold weather
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
May 6, 2025
John I.
Verified Buyer
Balaclava
Warm
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Apr 4, 2025
Dennis B.
Verified Buyer
Worth the money
love the product
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Mar 24, 2025
Kyle B.
Verified Buyer
Heavyweight Balaclava
Good warm mask. I hope it comes out in optifade cover.
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Feb 20, 2025
Dawn C.
Verified Buyer
Heavyweight wins the prize
I wear this balaclava in strong northeasterly winds and it keeps my head warm during the coldest duck hunts!
Height: 5'3'' - 5'5'' · Weight: 100 lbs - 130lbs
Fit: True to size
Feb 20, 2025
Adam A.
Verified Buyer
Balaclava review
Works great
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs
Fit: True to size
Feb 17, 2025
Edward E.
Verified Buyer
Great balaclava
Very warm
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Feb 6, 2025
Jedidiah A.
Verified Buyer
Nice fit
I love it. . can be very hot though at times. But way better then cold :)
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 281 lbs - 310lbs
Fit: True to size
Jan 24, 2025
Brian W.
Verified Buyer
Fit great and warm.
Fit great and warm.
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Jan 22, 2025
Jason B.
Verified Buyer
awesome for the late season
awesome for the late season
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Jan 20, 2025
Jenny S.
Verified Buyer
Very warm not bulky
Very warm not bulky
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Jan 16, 2025
Cheri V.
Verified Buyer
I bought this for my
I bought this for my daughter’s boyfriend for Christmas. He loves it!
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Jan 12, 2025
Ben C.
Verified Buyer
Keeps you warm
The heavyweight balaclava keeps you warm and the wind off of your face.
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Jan 7, 2025
Phylicia P.
Verified Buyer
The warmest!
Love this full face mask! It has taken the chill out of the wind when I have to go shovel on the wind.
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs
Fit: True to size
Jan 6, 2025
Alex A.
Verified Buyer
Good piece
Solid and exactly what you expect it to be. Not too much not to little
Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Dec 28, 2024
Chris C.
Verified Buyer
Great
Awesome
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs
Fit: True to size
Dec 27, 2024
Thomas C.
Verified Buyer
Must have gear
This is very well made and fits great. For them extremely cold days it’s a must have peace of gear.
Military & Veterans
Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: True to size
Dec 26, 2024
Benny R.
Verified Buyer
True to size
Fits perfect pretty warm
Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs
Fit: True to size
Dec 22, 2024
Nick S.
Verified Buyer
Nice and warm.
Nice and warm.
Military & Veterans
Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs
Fit: Runs big
Dec 21, 2024