Sitka for South Louisiana

[Holesinthesky]

Been using a duck oven.
I have wore it, with just a T-shirt on underneath in temps down to 22°. I was not cold ( biggest advantage is windproof).
However if temps get above 50°, you are going to get very warm with minimal activity.( with activity- you are going to be sweating!)
It also is not waterproof, and I would say the water resistance is minimal at best.

I have another Sitka lighter weight zip up ( I forget which one it is- non hooded). It is warm as a “jacket” ( when most people wear a “hoodie”). Under a waterproof jacket, it is good.

I prefer to wear my browning non hooded, kangaroo pouch pullover mostly.
BUT, a couple days we dipped into single digits-
I wore the browning pullover, and duck oven over it. I was toasty warm.
Then started snowing/raining, winds in the 20s, as warmed up into the 20s and I threw on an Avery waterproof shell weight jacket over both.
I was warm, and dry.

if had to do over again, I would probably do the Hudson or Delta jacket ( a size larger than normal).
Then a duck oven.

Some have said…. Waste of money.
I disagree. While it is pricey, I would say if catch on sale, it is worth the price.
Yes, you can get cheaper stuff, and it may be fine.

I held out for years, as I thought it was just to much $$$.
But found a deal on the Duck Oven, and wife bought it for me as a gift.

 

[bbfky]

I bought my daughter a duck over for 130 and delta wading jacket for 150 when they were on sale. I could swing that but not their regular price she loves both. Duck oven keeps her warm delta keeps her dry I would buy other things If they priced thing that cheap again but for now we are good. She is planning on taking both to college with her

 

[Timber Hole]

Wearing a duck oven is like wearing a trash bag. It doesn’t breath so if you do any activity you sweat. When you sit motionless it’s better but still not as warm as multiple layers.

 

[CookMan]

A) Sitka rain shell, speedos and flip-flops. For really warm conditions a banana hammock, crocs and a Sitka emblem stapled to your chest..

 

[Jordan Vizinat]

I live in SLA, but hunt mostly NELA. I bought this jacket last yr and it’s hands down the best jacket I’ve ever owned, and 100% waterproof. If it gets really cold or long boat ride I’ll throw another layer on underneath. Very tough too. I’d wager it’s the same quality as Sitka. You also won’t look gay wearing it. Hope this helps.

 

[orangelegs73]

You also won’t look gay wearing it.

 

[William Reinicke]

You also won’t look gay wearing it. Hope this helps.

This made me laugh, but the only reason I pick Sitka over Chene or filson is because of the marsh camo they make. It blends SO GOOD with what I hunt. I look through my pics throughout the years (since I went to sitka) and it just works with the areas I hunt. Only reason I go with mostly sitka.

 

[Small Bore Hunter]

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I live in SLA, but hunt mostly NELA. I bought this jacket last yr and it’s hands down the best jacket I’ve ever owned, and 100% waterproof. If it gets really cold or long boat ride I’ll throw another layer on underneath. Very tough too. I’d wager it’s the same quality as Sitka. You also won’t look gay wearing it. Hope this helps.

Might as well have the best.

 

[Sasquatch Hunter]

if you don't move chances are they ain't going to see ya regardless of camo.

 

[HNTFSH]

This made me laugh, but the only reason I pick Sitka over Chene or filson is because of the marsh camo they make. It blends SO GOOD with what I hunt. I look through my pics throughout the years (since I went to sitka) and it just works with the areas I hunt. Only reason I go with mostly sitka.

And here I thought the point of Sitka was to "be seen". That's why I am thinking about the Beenie.