Dakota Pant Reviews

Awesome pants. I use them

Awesome pants. I use them for multiple hunting scenarios; upland, duck, elk, and deer. When the temp drops, wind blows and the snow flys in the cold northern states of Minnesota and Montana they are my go to gear.

From northern Minnesota I found

From northern Minnesota I found these to be warm and comfortable while hunting waterfowl when chest waders were not used. The comfort of these this fall has made my decision to try these on the ice while fishing this winter. The really helped keep you warm while using them as a great layer. I also guide open water fishing season so will be wearing them in the early spring and fall days.

I’m 6’3 180 and I’m

I’m 6’3 180 and I’m trying to see what size I need! Would love to get these

THESE PANTS ARE AMAZING! Fit

THESE PANTS ARE AMAZING! Fit is perfect. Super warm. It’s like you have a blanket around legs. Telling all my buddies about them!

Buy them! These pants are

Buy them! These pants are great, it feels like wearing a part of sweat pants on steroids. The inside is soft and warm but the outside is durable while also being very flexible. If you want quality gear that will last a lifetime, pay the money. Only thing I would change is deeper pockets but that doesn’t affect my review at all. These pants are great.

I was worried about sizing.

I was worried about sizing. I was scared they would be too long but they fit perfect. I’m about 5’6 and 145 pounds and the 34R fit perfect. These are comfortable and warm. I can’t wait to wear them this season.

Buy these pants! Took me

Buy these pants! Took me a year to save up for them. Money well spent. I wear them everyday. Running with the hounds, shoeing horses, hunting everything from Whitetail to Bighorn sheep. I wear them under my Carhartts while working on the pipeline for warmth during the Alberta winter. I’m 6’2, 210lbs and the 34T fit perfect.

Another very functional product from

Another very functional product from Sitka. Has been great for early season goose dry land hunting and liner under waders as it cools off. The 4 way stretch is very comfortable unlike any pant I’ve worn and still durable. I’m 6’ 175lbs with a measured 35” waist and the 34” regular is perfect.

This is the perfect pant!

This is the perfect pant!

I’ve been wearing Sitka gear

I’ve been wearing Sitka gear for 6 seasons now and these are my first experience with pants. They are as good as it gets. Sizing: I am 6’ 180lbs and normally wear a 34”-35” waist. The retailer had both 32” and 34” in stock so I was able to try both. The 32’s were just a bit snug but close. The 34” were perfect with a finger of room to spare. I tried on the Gradient pant also - fit was the same but the fleece lining on the Dakotas made them feel much more comfortable. Early goose season weather in Michigan can be all over the map but these have out performed every pant I’ve ever worn. At 66 I’ve seen the evolution from stiff waxed outer wear to Sitka. Lighter, high tech insulation, incredible zippers and zipper placement this stuff truly is gear not clothing. Once you try Sitka there is no going back. I have convinced a number of my hunting cronies to try Sitka and the comments are all the same: “wish I had tried this stuff sooner”.

These are extremely comfy and

These are extremely comfy and durable pants. The fit is great, and I love the amount of pockets, the knee vents, and the material. The have just enough stretch without feeling like sweat pants. I feel like I can wear these every day during season and they will last the test of time.

Nice pants. They’re very comfortable

Nice pants. They’re very comfortable and fit very well. I love the little bit of insulation they have and they keep me warm in freezing when paired with a heavy weight base layer pant inside my insulated breathable waders. Although they are not the absolute warmest wader pants out there, but I give that up for the durable shell of these pants which looks nice and works well for an outer layer on not so brutal field and dry land hunts. Only real gripe is for me they run a touch long in the inseam compared to other Sitka pants.

These have become my go

These have become my go to every day pants when the weather gets anywhere close to cold. I am 6'5, 260lbs and had to go up a waist size to fit comfortably in the legs. But the stretchy fabric and fleece lined inside is like wearing a pair of sweatpants with a thicker outer shell. Amazing pair of winter pants, and fit great under waders.

I love these pants...warm and

I love these pants...warm and comfortable. My only gripe with them is the same gripe I've heard from anyone else who owns these...why not make them in big game camo patterns? I mentioned this to someone at Sitka once on the phone, and his comment was that a layering system is more ideal for big game hunters, so it's more suited for bird hunters. Guess what...bird hunters layer too, so that makes no sense. Sometimes when it's really cold, it's nice to have that extra fleece layer without piling into 17 different pairs of britches! Maybe I want a base layer and a fleece lined pant for a really cold day of deer or elk hunting late season? Why is that so hard to understand? Also, I love that these pants don't have those stupid gimmicky knee pads! Yes, I know the knee pads are removable from the big game pants, but it still leaves extra bulky layers around the knees due to the sleeve where you slide the knee pad into. Plus I don't want to pay for a knee pad I'm just going to remove anyway. Let's be honest...90 percent of us don't use the knee pads anyway, and at best they are really only useful for archery hunters that have to sneak in extra close. Archery season is early in the year, so why do the Timberline pants need knee pads? My suggestion to Sitka: Either offer these pants in big game patterns and recognize that late season big game hunts can be really cold, or remove the stupid knee pads from the Timberline pants, and add the fleece liner to them instead. Maybe you need to try a late season hunt in Wyoming or Montana and see how cold it gets if you really don't understand???

Absolutely the best pair of

Absolutely the best pair of pants I have ever worn. I live and hunt in Alaska and during the day, I might sweat a little but at night I'm the only comfy one. Super durable. Best pants Sitka has made hands down. Best bang for your buck too.

I bought a set of

I bought a set of these for late season upland hunting in MN and ND and so far they’ve been great. Was a bit apprehensive about the price at first but they’ve been proving to be well worth it.

I am an upland bird

I am an upland bird hunter so this review is based on that pursuit. I bought these for those late season roosters in MN, SD, & ND. I am also a tall hunter 6'3' and the longs fit perfect for me. I am also an athletic fit at 190, if this information helps in your purchase. I like the ability to layer wil these pant. Cool days I can wear no base layer and stay nice and warm. On those single digit days and wind in the teens I can layer and achieve the same warmth. Highly recommend.

Best pants ever! I would

Best pants ever! I would wear them every day, very comfortable and warm. I’m 6’1 and the regular size fits perfect, the tall was too long.

I love these Dakota pants.

I love these Dakota pants. I wear them some days under my Hudson Bibs while waterfowl hunting in dry fields. Most days I wear them coyote hunting at night. Wish they would make a charcoal or black pair as well.

I’ve had these for 6

I’ve had these for 6 months or so, live in Michigan so it gets relatively cold. These pants are awesome, warm and comfortable. They are expensive but by far my favorite pants. If you spend a lot of time outside they are unbeatable.

These pants are awesome. There

These pants are awesome. There is a lot of thought put into the construction of these from the thigh pockets to the knife pocket. I'm super short so they were really long until I had them hemmed, but that's to be expected for me.

Not what I was expecting.

Not what I was expecting. They are actually really thick I bought these for multiple uses when deer hunting and waterfowl. I have 34 waste I'm 5'6 they were extremely too long. And quite noisy but not as bad as some nomad pants I already had. Immediately put them on when I got them as I'm always excited to get new gear and they were too warm if I wanted them to be this thick and heavy I would've purchased bibs. I like the solid pants. I returned this product. I understand the layering process but here in Texas I won't have much of use for it. I plan to use base layers and will exchange for the grinder pants instead. On bright side the vents are amazing but still not enough for me. They are super soft and comfortable as I've found with most sitka products are. However they are thick but they are NOT bulky.

I have never owned Sitka

I have never owned Sitka until a month ago. The price point was always the distraction but I'm a firm believer in 'you get what you pay for' so I ended up biting the bullet and let me tell you, the fit and quality of these pants are second to none!! I have not put these to the test in the field as of this post but I have no doubt that they will perform flawlessly. Another area of concern was sizing, because everything fits differently. I'm 6'1', 175lbs with a 35' measured waist (in between Sitka's recommended sizing); the 34R is PERFECT with a thumbs-width room for allowing for a base layer and tucking a base layer shirt into the pants. Well done Sitka!! I'm excited to receive the Sitka Dakota hoodie that I just ordered thanks to the Black Friday sales. :)

Awesome pants but after purchasing

Awesome pants but after purchasing the Dakota vest first, then the Dakota jacket, I really expected the Dakota pants to also come with goretex infinium windstopper. Looking back I now see that it not a feature on these pants but I wish they did. Still great product, just got them so we’ll se how they do in the field.

There may not be a

There may not be a better all around pant out there! The soft fleece lining makes these more comfortable than your favorite flannel, lounge around the lodge pants. These are great under the waders during mid season. Enough to keep you warm, while providing soft comfort. Just as I do with the Grinder Pant, I wear the Dakota Pant (in Mud) all Fall and Winter; for dog training and trips to town. However, they have quickly become my favorite pant for laying round the house on a lazy afternoon as well. The Dakota Pant; fits right, moves well and is flat comfortable!

I bought the Back 40,

I bought the Back 40, Hanger, and Dakota pants. All are VERY comfortable and all have a pretty good fit. All are expensive, all are Asian or manufactured over seas someplace which is very disappointing. The Dakota pants seem to be the only one worth the money. They are warm and durable, fit the description and usage. You can save some money on the Back 40 and Hanger pants by going with a nice pair of Carhartt pants or some other brand. The Back 40 snag easily and for the price there are less expensive comparable alternatives. The Hanger pants are a real disappointment. I haven't used them for hunting or walking through fields of brush, if I did they'd be torn to shreds. I've used them for work on the farm and what briar or brush I have encountered has these things picked and snagged all over. They do not fair well. These are not brush pants by any means, work pants are a push, they're just glorified Docker's. Do not recommend.

Great pants for warmth and

Great pants for warmth and comfort. Awesome for waterfowl hunting. I need these in subalpine for Turkey and deer here in the midwest. Let’s get on it!!!!

Under hips or waders when

Under hips or waders when the temps drop, this pant will keep you warm! As well, the construction and fabric is rip and tear resistant like nothing I've seen. Hunting South Texas in between the Dakotas and Arkansas, cactus can be a problem. I went through more than one pair of pants a year from competitors before making the switch. Best thing I ever did! My dad is turning 70 this year and has always been stuck in his old ways, but after he's seen the Sitka lineup and how it holds up season after season, he's convinced and making the switch himself! Sitka isn't a brand, it's a way of life!

these pants are extremely warm

these pants are extremely warm and WELL worth the money

This is a great pair

This is a great pair of pants and use them frequently. I am 5'10 / 185 with an athetic build and the 32's fit perfectly. I am oftentimes in between sizes and this one was right on the money. The material is very durable and has a DWR finish. You wont be disappointed with this purchase

Sitka needs to make this

Sitka needs to make this pant in every pattern!!! I own the ESW, Stratus, Apex, Downpour, and Thunderhead pants and the Dakota is by far my favorite. Super comfortable, true to size, and the DWR finish is more than enough to keep me dry hunting in light rain or from drips and splashes paddling through timber looking for woodies. If this pant came in Subalpine and Elevated II I'd buy them in a second.

These bad boys right here

These bad boys right here are the cats meow. I wear a 36 but had to go up to a 38 because they were very tight. Im a farmer in Michigan and wear these pants all the time. Insulated for the cold mornings and with the thigh zippers they dump excess heat fast. When it gets warmer in the middle of the day i leave the zippers undone so i don’t get too hot. My favorite pants made by Sitka that I own.

The Dakota pants are simply

The Dakota pants are simply the best hunting pants I have ever worn. Very warm when the temperature drops but zippered pockets allow for ventilation if necessary. I have worn these beneath my waders and as a stand alone for deer hunting. These pants look and fit great, cant say enough about them.

I did not have these

I did not have these pants for the start of the season, so I only have about 15 days of hunting in them. By far the best waterfowl pant I have ever worn! I hunt in Colorado, where weather conditions change all the time. Teen’s in mornings with high 40’s even 50’s in the afternoon, high winds, dead calm blue bird days, some rain and one day of driven wet snow. They work great in all conditions, I also wear them under waders, very comfortable, these will be my go to pant even for late season. My only complaint is they could use suspenders like the Mountain pant. Would be 5 stars if they did. I love my Sitka gear!

These are truly fantastic pants.

These are truly fantastic pants. I had ordered a Dakota Hoody for my son a year ago and really liked the fabric. When I saw pants made from the same fabric I ordered them immediately. They did not disappoint. They are VERY comfortable, and depending on what you layer underneath, should be very versatile. So far I’ve worn them without another layer and once with a light wool layer. I almost wish I’d ordered the solid color so I could play golf in then when it’s cold.

These are the PERFECT pant

These are the PERFECT pant for waterfowl hunting. They are perfect to wear alone in the early season and I ordered a size up so I could throw some long johns underneath when its cold. After chasing down geese its easy to dump the heat with the zippers. I have worn them under waders and its like wear sweatpants.

Wore these pants for a

Wore these pants for a week long snow goose/dark goose/duck hunt in Saskatchewan Canada. Hunted harvested grain and pea fields. Concealment could not have been better. Absolutely perfect pared with the Dakota Hoodie. Perfect weight for the crisp Saskatchewan mornings. Very comfortable and fit true to size. Another great piece by Sitka!

Absolutely the best mid season

Absolutely the best mid season pant! I put them to the test this morning here in Oklahoma. It's not even the warmth that i like so much, it's the comfortability!!! You will not be disappointed in these!

These are a great mid

These are a great mid season pant. They are as comfortable as the gradient but not as warm, they are perfect for setting up decoy spreads in the cool mornings or wearing around camp. Perfect if you are looking for something between the Grinder and the Gradient.

The Sitka quality you expect,

The Sitka quality you expect, but perhaps not the Sitka sizing you expect. Think 'heavyweight Grinders', but they run large. I have several pairs of Timberlines in 34R, two pairs of Grinders in 34R, and one pair of Ascents in 34R. Those all fit like they were tailored for me. The Dakotas in 34R that I just ordered, on the other hand, are considerably larger and longer. Suspenders would keep them up, but they aren't made with the suspender loops of the other pants - so I end up with a belt cinched a little too tight to be comfortable or to look good. Consider sizing down, or at least leave the tags on until you're sure you're happy with the fit so that you can return them if necessary.

I could not wait to

I could not wait to get my hands on these. They are heavier than the grinder, but equally as comfortable. I really like the solids, as they have become part of my everyday wardrobe. I can see me wearing these Dakota pants, with a core heavyweight bottom, and never being fazed by cold weather again.