Luke Cuenco 04.07.23
Layering up for a hunt is an important step in the process of your preparation, especially during a backcountry hunt. With precious ounces on the line, nearly every piece of gear you’ll select needs to not only be lightweight, but effective and efficient in its use. The new SITKA Mountain Evo Jacket combines weight-saving features like ultrasonically welded seams and completely windproof features like its Gore-Tex WINDSTOPPER technology that keeps the whole jacket breathable through various levels of activity. This jacket is essentially one that you only need to put on and never need to worry about taking off during your hunt.
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SITKA’s All-New 100% Windproof Mountain Evo Jacket
WHY WE MADE THIS
We needed a solution that would shield us from heat-sapping wind while offering enough breathability to keep us dry and comfortable throughout active pursuits—essentially, we needed a layer we could put on in the morning and not think about for the rest of the day. So we made the Mountain Evo 100% windproof in key areas such as the chest and hood to prevent the wind from sapping precious core warmth and energy. Meanwhile, carefully mapped 4-way stretch panels at the back and underarms let you dump heat quickly and move without restriction. By strategically combining these elements, we created a jacket that maintains comfort through changing weather conditions and varying activity levels—a jacket you never have to take off.
The new SITKA Mountain Evo Jacket will come in either black, OPTIFADE Open Country, or OPTIFADE Subalpine patterns and will cost around $329.00 according to SITKA. This jacket seems like it would be great for reducing the amount of bulk that you’re having to deal with, which can often make maneuvering with a heavy pack and thicker layers quite difficult. For more information, you can visit http://sitkagear.com/.
Key Features
- WINDSTOPPER by Gore-Tex Labs product technology offers 100 percent wind protection while remaining light and breathable.
- Body-mapped 4-way stretch panels maximize breathability and mobility in key areas.
- Ultrasonic welded seams minimize weight and bulk.
- Contoured hood offers wind protection and concealment without inhibiting peripheral vision.
- Zippered hand and chest pockets offer convenient and secure storage.
- 13.6 oz weight
“I’ve been using the Mountain EVO Jacket over my base layer while shed hunting this spring. It breathes extremely well while exerting energy without the back sweat from your pack,” said SITKA Ambassador, Beau Martonik. “When you stop or slow down, it cuts the wind that would normally make you chilled. I’m excited to use this during turkey season while chasing gobbles throughout the Appalachian Mountains.”
