Everything you need for an all-season kit

A technical clothing system is capable of exceptional performance. It's crucial to understand the individual components that create a true skin-to-shell layering system. Having confidence that your gear will perform in an array of conditions provides a margin of safety and assurance, allowing you to focus more on the hunt and less on the forecast. Join Senior Product Manager John Barklow as he give the full rundown to simplify the task of assembling the gear you need.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 | Intro
01:16 | Benefits of an 8-Piece System
02:00 | What's in an 8-Piece System
03:21 | Baselayer Top & Bottom
05:38 | Softshell Pant
06:42 | Midlayer Insulation
08:28 | Static Insulation
09:55 | WINDSTOPPER Jacket
11:19 | GORE-TEX Jacket & Pant
12:37 | Conclusion

[@richardd540]

The ambient is probably my favorite clothing along with mountain pants. I have ambient in black so I can use it outside of hunting, but still use it as my warm layer.

[@SITKAGear]

Stoked to hear you're loving the gear, Richard. 👊

[@shaneg8531]

Great video! I've never been happier with my hunting/outdoor experiences today bc of your gear. It's changed my life of how I layer along with the materials sitka uses.... Best choice I've ever made

[@SITKAGear]

Stoked you're loving the gear Shane.

[@josephbrennan7637]

Taking time to explain the why behind a product or system makes a big difference for customers and it’s appreciated.

[@SITKAGear]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Joseph. Thanks for tuning in! 🤝

[@trussell2505]

I never thought about a wind proof layer until I heard John talk about it on a podcast. So i ordered a mountain evo jacket and WOW, what a difference it makes when the wind is blowing. I will always have it with me from now on. Keep the information coming for us please.

[@SITKAGear]

Stoked to hear you love the Mountain Evo Jacket. 👊

[@gwiltz1123]

Great insight!

[@LeoParsi11]

Hi John, can you please make a video on layering for extreme cold like winter canada?

[@markus8197]

Barklow is so good at explaining the why’s behind the system. Top guy

[@SITKAGear]

Thanks for tuning in Markus.

[@austinholland1811]

What about an ambient for people that don’t like wearing full zips? Why discontinue the ambient hoody?

[@snowah975]

Does the windstopper top need to be over the static insulation when used in conjunction? That’s the only thing I’ve never heard John discuss anywhere…

[@SITKAGear]

The windstopper does not need to be the outer shell- it can be worn on top or under insulated layers to protect you from the wind. We appreciate the support. 🤝

[@frosty0419]

Rain gear blocks wind too

[@guidedoutdoors2022]

Which button up shirt is he wearing? Need one!

[@SITKAGear]

That specific shirt is discontinued and was called the Harvester Flannel, but similar options are the Grange Flannel and Bridger Flannel.

[@scottyarellano]

Ambient vs Merino 330 for the Wasatch? Anyone have experience with both.

[@SITKAGear]

Hey Scotty, the Ambient and the 330 have similar benefits to adding active insulation to your system. The Merino 330 is going to offer a wicking layer to wick moisture and odor. The Ambient Jacket offers active insulation, and its biggest benefit is its ability to adapt--it traps heat while you're sitting and breathes more efficiently than static insulation while you're on the move.