Fanatic Jacket Reviews

This jacket is very warm

This jacket is very warm and perfect for November archery and later archery in PA. Although the cross-body zipper takes a little getting used to, it's definitely worth having the pouch to keep your hands warm. If possible, you should carry this to the stand instead of wearing it in. As with most Sitka gear, I'm usually slightly in between sizes. The medium was too tight and the large has a little extra room especially in the waist area unless I have the bibs on too. I'm 5'-11' 180lbs with a lean athletic build. It's very quiet and well thought out.

By far the warmest hunting

By far the warmest hunting clothes in my closet. Engineered for performance. I was skeptical about the fit but soon realized I don’t need the same base layers as my “high dollar wool” required to stay warm. No shortages of pockets and probably too many for me and my ability to lose items in them. My only complaint is the camouflage pattern available in the whitetail Fanatic system. Not as versatile as other patterns available. Overall, very happy and warm!

This jacket is seriously SICK!

This jacket is seriously SICK! Feels great, nice and toasty. You can tell Sitka put a ton of thought in the design of this piece. 10/10 would buy again. For a size reference, it runs true to size, and is designed to be layered underneath. I am 6’2” ~190lb and wear an XL (my normal size). It fits great with room underneath for my other gear, while remaining slim enough for bow hunting.

This coat is all that

This coat is all that is advertised: exceptionally warm and roomy. My only problem is it is somewhat difficult to put on unless I wear something smooth under it. Definitely worth the money!

I have fallen in love

I have fallen in love with this Jacket! After hunting the last 2 weeks in the late white tail season in ND the only complaint I have have is it does not have a hood! Thanks you Sitka for a Awesome jacket

2nd day with this jacket

2nd day with this jacket in Iowa, it is not as warm as described. Works decent in a box blind, but if you get out in the wind it is ineffective keeping me warm. I have an earlier fanatic jacket which came with a hood. This jacket needs a hood. Come on Sitka it's supposed to be a cold weather jacket for bow hunting. Doesn't cut the mustard. Only positive thing is it is quiet. Don't buy this jacket if you're into all day sits where the temperatures are below freezing and there is wind.

Get cold in the tree

Get cold in the tree stand or blind late season? Not anymore! The fanatic jacket is fantastic. This jacket keeps me warm with and without layering up depending on the temp. Pair this with the fanatic bibs around 40 degrees and you won’t need to layer up.

Absolutely love the entire fanatic

Absolutely love the entire fanatic lineup. Well thought out design, every pocket,zipper,button and magnet are in the right place. Only regret is not buying it sooner.

I bought the fanatic jacket

I bought the fanatic jacket and bibs because I was tired of being cold during late season in Kansas. I wore the bibs and jacket rifle hunting this year in December and loved them. It was 15 deg, snowing, and blowing wind. I was covered in snow but stayed toasty warm with just 250 merino wool top and bottom and the fanatic hoody underneath. Love the design with all the useful pockets and the front hand pouch is awesome. I’m 6 ft, 215 lbs and comfortably wear the large. I also have the stratus and wear that in large.

I took too long to

I took too long to buy this Fanatic jacket. Period. I wasted two seasons in far more layers than necessary. With wind chills in the single digits I wore UA long sleeve base layer, Sitka Merino wool heavyweight top, my Fanatic hoodie and this jacket. With the Incinerator hat and neck gaiter, you cannot beat this with anything out there. Bottom layers were Merino heavyweight, Midi pant and Stratus bibs. Gloves? Not really necessary but I wear the light weight Merinos. When you upper core is as warm as this jacket keeps you, the rest of your body is warmer as well. Adding just ONE hot hands warmer to the front pouch was more than enough and two... well, that was just stupid. You cannot go wrong here.

Very warm and stops wind

Very warm and stops wind like a brick wall. First day I wore this jacket the wind was howling and it did not affect me one bit. The deer...yes

The best jacket I’ve ever

The best jacket I’ve ever worn. I get cold very easily and single digits/wind are not an issue with this jacket. The front hoody pocket is an awesome design.

The Fanatic Jacket and Bibs

The Fanatic Jacket and Bibs are by far the best and warmest clothing I have ever owned in my 50 years of hunting. I would recommend them to anyone that still hunts in the cold weather and wind. Wished I had tried them long ago.

This jacket is great. I

This jacket is great. I am in Texas and it is a little much great for 30-40°F. Anything past that and you'll be sweating. Otherwise it is amazing.

These things are awesome! Love

These things are awesome! Love them. Warm, quiet and from 40°F all the way to -15°F degrees they are the best!

This is by far the

This is by far the best hunting jacket I've ever owned period. Match it with the bibs and you will literally never be cold.

Holy cow is this thing

Holy cow is this thing warm and quiet and well though out. I traded in my older bulkier parkas and finally upgraded to this. It’s toasty. I sweat so I always pack in my outerwear and dress in the stand, if you’re hauling any distance in this, you’re gonna sweat.

This jacket is great. Very

This jacket is great. Very quiet and warm. My only complaint is that I wish it came with a detachable hood.

Fanatic Series is the Best

Fanatic Series is the Best Hunting Clothes on the Market. A 20°F morning with 10-20 mph wind and I never even got chilled. The hot hand warmer sleeve inside the coat saved me on this day when I found that I had left my gloves in the cabin. I killed my best buck on this day in West Virginia. Save your money like I did and buy yourself some Sitka, you Won't Be Disappointed!!

I have the old Fanatic

I have the old Fanatic Jacket and bibs and have ordered a new system. This jacket and bibs have been to hell and back and it just time to order a new one. This is hands down the best gear money can buy. There is not one item on here that I would not recommend. Thanks sitka for quality gear that last and keeps us coming back for more.

This jacket has totally changed

This jacket has totally changed the way I hunt as well as the conditions I can hunt in. Worth every penny. My only regret is not buying it sooner. Warm even when it is in the teens.

The main reason I held

The main reason I held off so long is that I couldn't try any of this stuff on locally. I'm 6' 0' and 300lbs which didn't seem to line up with any other reviews. I had tried on the Stratus jacket in a 2XL and it fit, but wasn't something I'd layer. I wanted that ability with this jacket and the 3XL works great. Still not interfering with the bow at all, and enough room to layer if needed. Although, this seems very warm with just a t-shirt so far. In almost every other ag/farm brand coat like Carhartt, I'd do a 2XL or 2XLT for length. Hope this helps the bigger guys out there if nothing else.

5+ Stars. I can’t believe

5+ Stars. I can’t believe how warm this keeps me in extreme lower temps hunting in WI. When temps hit the the teens with wind and minimal layers, my buddy always tells me how cold he gets while layered up in his ScentLok set, while I’m comfortable as can be. Absolutely incredible, and awesome for bow hunters!

This jacket is hands down

This jacket is hands down the best whitetail hunting jacket out there. Very warm and comfortable. Makes it easier to sit out longer in cold temps here in the midwest. I’m 6’1” and 200 pounds, I got an XL and I can comfortably wear it over the fanatic hoody and my base layer.

This jacket is awesome. It's

This jacket is awesome. It's super warm, comfortable and quiet. The jackets fit is perfect for bow hunting and allows you to draw and shoot without restrictions. The built in hand muff is perfect for keeping your hands warm.. I only gave it a 4 star rating because I think this needs a hood. I wear the fanatic hoody under this jacket, but it's not the same as a well built hood that will stop snow, rain and wind. This jacket is made for Cold windy conditions. A hood goes a long way to adding protection around your neck and head. I do wear the blizzard hat and neck gaiter with this, but it's not nearly as effective as a hoody in the snow and wind.

I will no longer be

I will no longer be buying sitkas outer jackets. They are way to to short in the torso. An outside layer should cover the insulating layers in my opinion. Both the incinerator and fanatic sit over an inch above my celsius midi. For the amount of money you spend on these things you would think it would be thought out better. And I'm not falling for the athletic fit crap. There is nothing athletic about a damn belly shirt. They are either cutting corners to save money on material or they are basing their american men's sizes off the 8 year old Vietnamese boys building their gear.

Omg! I can’t tell you

Omg! I can’t tell you how awesome this jacket, bib, and sweatshirt is. I have used an assortment of hunting outfits throughout my lifetime and you can tell that these guys hunt. So well thought out. Pockets so convenient and quiet. Took me a few years to get all the pieces because of the price. My wife would buy me one piece per year for anniversary and maybe one for Christmas or my birthday. Well worth it! Thank you Sitka for caring and making a quality product.

This is the best piece

This is the best piece of hunting clothing/equipment I own. It is quiet, innovative and comfortable. The handwarmer pocket is a game changer. It is extremely warm and windproof. I've worn this jacket in the stand in rain, snow, wind, you name it...The Fanatic Jacket performs flawlessly in every condition.

I will start with saying

I will start with saying this: This is the first review I’ve ever given on anything in my life. I use to be one of those guys that cry babied about Sitka's price saying it can’t be that much better to spend that much blah blah blah. I deserve a smack across the face for that. I get cold pretty easily for some reason, That’ll never happen again now that I own Sitka gear. It’s 23 degrees out as I type this from my tree stand right now. Normally I wouldn’t risk taking my hands out of my pocket to loose heat, but with this fanatic setup I feel like I’m sitting on the beach in Florida right now. I’ve tried tons of different suits from other brands even used heated vests and shirts to stay warm. With the Sitka base layers I’d have no issue sitting in single digit weather. Sitka is hands down the best and worth every penny. Another upside when spending a good amount on hunting clothes you already know you’ll watch your weight so you can fit in your Sitka suit every year. It’s just an all around win win with this stuff, you will not be disappointed!

Excellent designed jacket! The Fanatic

Excellent designed jacket! The Fanatic system is like sitting in a warm sleeping bag in the stand. The windstopper feature turned a below zero windchill into an enjoyable morning hunt. I was not a big fan of the mesh pocket in the front but I would rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.

It’s ridiculous you didnt make

It’s ridiculous you didnt make this waterproof using goretex like every other hunting coat made. Such a missed chance at perfection.

Great Product and amazing quality!

Great Product and amazing quality!

Great jacket! Super warm and

Great jacket! Super warm and comfortable. Worth it!

Excellent heavy weight jacket. -7°C

Excellent heavy weight jacket. -7°C and strong north winds didn’t keep me out of the stand and it paid off. The breathability scale may be a little off though… if you’re active, you’re sweating. Regardless, I 100% recommend buying.

This is the most effective,

This is the most effective, comfortable, functional cold weather hunting gear I've ever seen or used. Being an outfitter in Alberta, Canada there have been many opportunities to put it to the test and it didn't fail once. If you need to be stationary and quiet in super cold weather, just buy it. You'll be glad you did!

Unfortunately, the layering system of

Unfortunately, the layering system of my Stratus, fanatic hoody, and celsius midi have limited the time I am in this jacket. It is extremely warm and quiet. I use the word extremely; you cannot be in this thing in anything over the low 40's or you will feel like you are in a sweat lodge. It is the most innovative piece of hunting gear I own. It really gives this piece of equipment the term 'gear.'

One of the absolute best

One of the absolute best quality hunting items I've ever owned. I normally wear a medium, but i sized up and got a large and it fit perfectly (I'm 5' 8 and 160lbs.) Love everything about this jacket!

This jacket is worth every

This jacket is worth every penny it's wind proof and warm. At twenty degrees i wear a fleece pullover and a tshirt and I'm fine. I had a problem with the zipper but sitka took car of it no problem. Customer care is outstanding .

Best whitetail hunting jacket ever!

Best whitetail hunting jacket ever! Hunting in Minnesota in November, this jackets is warm and quiet! I love all the pockets it has too. Well worth the purchase.

I purchased this product for

I purchased this product for cold days elk hunting. Works out perfect. Movability is amazing. Not bulky at all. Another great product from sitka. Took this jacket as my main ski jacket in West Virginia and it also worked perfect.

I bought this to pair

I bought this to pair with my Incinerator bibs. The only reason I did not rate as a 5 is that it is a little bulkier than I expected, but not so much that I don't wear it. Sheds cold in the MN winter and is very quiet. Love all the various pockets and hand warmer locations to be prepared when game appears.

I'm not usually one to

I'm not usually one to come back and write a review but this is too good not to. I got the full Fanatic System set last year and like others have said, my only regret is not having done it sooner. I hunt in central and northern Wisconsin where temps can get quite cold during our whitetail season. On days where I used to wear 2 or 3 base layers beneath my outerwear and still get cold, I can now wear the fanatic gear with just one base layer and sit all day without getting cold. Very quiet for bowhunting as well. I even wore it ice fishing one day when the wind chills were approaching -40 F and it stopped that wind dead in its tracks. If you're on the fence, just buy it. You can't put a price on keeping warm and this stuff in unbelievable.

I hunt all over Wisconsin

I hunt all over Wisconsin and sat in neg temps with wind over 20 mph and was not cold at all. Combined with the fanatic bibs, doesn't get any better. No more wearing 2 base layers with a vest, 2 sweatshirts and a jacket lookin like the stay puffed marshmallow man out there that can barely move. Should last a life time. I wear my base layer and fanatic hoody under it and I'm good to go. Only regret is not buying it sooner. Cant say enough about this set.

This is it, the only

This is it, the only late season whitetail jacket you need. The amount of tech built into this piece is mine boggling. Being the simpleton that I am I can tell you it meets the two requirements I had: it's not overly bulky like my older late season gear and it's comfortable to wear and shoot my bow in. You can wear this all day long in the stand or in my case, the saddle. This piece is worth the money for sure.

First set of high end

First set of high end hunting gear i have ever used. I sat for 4 hours in 15 degree weather with merino heavy base layers and fanatic set. I did not even get a chill. I was completely amazed. Can't believe I have hunted for 20 years without this. I was so impressed I got dad a set for Christmas.

This jacket is hands down

This jacket is hands down the best piece of hunting clothing I have ever bought. I was on the fence about dropping that much money on one piece, but now that I have had it for about a month, I wish I had pulled the trigger long ago. I have hunted in 20 degree temps with 15 MPH north winds and not felt a thing this is with a good base layer and the Equinox Jacket underneath. The design team for this really paid attention to details that tree stand hunters would appreciate. The rangefinder pocket is great and the thought behind putting a mesh at the bottom of the pocket to prevent the glass from fogging up is genius. The front hand warming pocket is also great for bow hunting as I can’t wear thick gloves. I feel like the quality of this jacket will last for years to come, so if you are on the fence about getting this I would say go ahead. It may be the last winter jacket you need for winter hunting for years, so the price tag will even out. For reference I am 5’10” and 185lbs and the XL fit great.

One of the best pieces

One of the best pieces of gear I have ever used. Would LOVE to see this or the Incinerator Jacket in black for late season blind sits!

I bought this in November,

I bought this in November, preparing for late season in Michigan and Iowa. To be fair, I haven't had 'real' cold weather to test it in, mostly just in the 20's with 10-15mph winds. Regardless, this jacket, and bibs, keeps you warm, no questions asked. I was floored by how well 'good gear' can perform in the cold elements. And the moisture wicking technology of the whole system is amazing to me. After I shot a buck, I didn't take the time to undress; we just went after it. By the time I got back to my truck, my outer jacket was soaked with sweat. It was crazy to me, as I had a baselayer, and the fanatic hoodie underneath. All systems moved the moisture to the outer layer. I was sweaty at the base layer, yes, but not until I noticed the outer layer had moisture in it. It had moved the sweat off my base, through the hoodie, and into the jacket, before I ever noticed I was sweating. I'm impressed, and definitely sold on Sitka.

HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY

HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY FOR THAT JACKET? Yep, and then I say how much did you pay for that bow? $1200. How much for those dozen arrows $120 - broad heads 80 bucks for 12. How much for that release? $60. That new drop away rest $120. New sight $198. Don't forget that safety harness $110.What I would say is, to keep this old bowhunters butt warm, and it does. It's worth every darn penny. It's the same with hunting clothing. This jacket is the warmest one I have ever worn for hunting, and made for bowhunters also. You pay for what you get. Could you improve it? Sure you can. But for now this one will do very, very well. Age 72 Bowhunting since 1987. 36 hunts this year. 110 hours in the stand. 9 hang on stands harvest one 130lb doe. I stayed Warm.

Perfection, these guys at Sitka

Perfection, these guys at Sitka really make awesome products. I hunt here in the northeast and it gets really cold and windy., this is where the Fanatic jacket really shines. In combination with the Fanatic bibs and hat I can bow-hunt in the worst conditions and be comfy all day. I love the fact that it is light and packable so I can hike in then put it on once I get to my tree stand. Sitka under layers and mid layers bring it all together for the perfect system for me. Love this stuff, worth every penny to be warm and comfortable while on stand.