Late Season Camo

[Plebe]

Had my first sit in the Revenant set this evening. It was a calm 27deg at 3pm when I climbed into the tree and was 21 deg at dark when I climbed down. On my upper body I was wearing a heavyweight 400g merino base layer, a heavy weight grid fleece hoody and the Revenant jacket. Lower body was 250g merino base layer, heavyweight synthetic base layer and the Revanent pants. I was warm the entire sit and think I would have been good several degrees cooler. I didn't get to tests it's wind blocking ability as it was calm but, so far I am impressed, especially for the closeout price.

My thoughts so far:

- Price is nice for what you get.

- The Revenant doesn't seem as warm as my EF1 Fanatic jacket. I haven't put it through the paces, but that's my initial impression. It doesn't claim to be or have to be, but that's been a benchmark in the discussion.

- I like the hex fleece upper, but the lower tricot fabric doesn't seem as tough. I don't really understand the design choice of splitting the torso fabric. (I know they are saying the tricot reduces weight and facilitates movement, so maybe it's just that I don't prefer it).

- Fit, if the L is a .5 and the XL a 1.0, I'd like the .75 please. I'm 6'3, 215. The XL fits great for layering up. But my EV1 Fanatic gives a bit more warmth in a trimmer package. The L fits ok too, but it's just a bit snug in the shoulders. Enough to maybe annoy me, or not, I'd have to have some hunts to know. I was hoping the L would do me right with just a baselayer in lieu of a Stratus with a baselayer and vest. The warmth is there for certain, but the cut isn't perfect for me.

- The interior fleece isn't the high nap next to skin kind that I thought it might be. Not that I was needing that (it's more of a survivalist approach). The interior is plush enough.

- The camo pattern. I thought I might hate it, but it's pretty nice in person.

So I'm debating what to do here. If I didn't have EV1 Sitka already, no brainer the Revenant stays. But I do. The XL with layers is going to be alot like the fanatic with fewer layers. The L fits the niche between Stratus and Fanatic, but doesn't quite have that perfect fit.

Keep one, keep both, return both?

Hard to return baselayer priced jackets like these. Plus, extra coats mean less laundry.

 

[Plebe]

Just throwing my .2 in here. I have the Predator Ambush jacket and bibs. They are warm, windproof, and almost quiet. If I had to get a new set of late season wear I would look hard at Scentlok's Divergent line. I seen them at Bass Pro and they are dead quiet and should be warm and windproof. Only downside is they were a bit heavy and pricey. But 02 camo is 25% off right now so that helps.

That one (Divergent) has Primaloft Gold, same as Sitka's Incinerator....(200g in the back, 170g in the body, 133g in the hood & sleeves)

Its going to be quite a bit warmer than the Revenant for sure....(Thermal Mapped Thinsulate™ insulation 100g in body, 60g in sleeves). Which is more comparable to the Fanatic...(Torso Insulation: Mapped 120-gram PrimaLoft® Silver Hi-Loft Ultra Insulation. Sleeves Insulation: Mapped 80-gram PrimaLoft® Silver Hi-Loft Ultra Insulation.)

 

[Still Kicking]

How was the fit? Do you think you would have any issues drawing a recurve? On my Revanent jacket the arms fit snug and I don't think it would be an issue.

I drew my recurve with four bucks within 20 yards and shot a small one with no problem. I had a 400g. merino base and a heavy fleece shirt under on the top and felt no restrictions or noise with my draw with this jacket. I am a 42 Large and the fit allows for several layers and I had a down puffy with a heavy base layer under it one day and the only snug area was my forearms but not so tight I couldn't use it.

 

[TexaninSconny]

On a mission to upgrade my late season gear. As I vet I got approved for the pro account so I bought the Fanatic jacket and bibs (and gloves). After trying them on I am thoroughly impressed! Obviously no hunting experience in them yet, but the fit, quality materials, warmth and are as silent as they possibly can be. I own quite a few pieces of First Lite and Pnuma Outdoors, I've been happy with everything I've bought thus far. But I'll say this is the first set of gear that I've purchased and been blown away by when I tried it on.

I ordered the Scentlok Revenant and King's Camo XKG Wind Defender Anorak & Bibs. I wasn't convinced the Revenant was going to be warm enough when I tried it outside for a few minutes in 20s with 20mph winds. Small sample size and it sounds like it should be fine based on what some of you said above. My main dislike about the Revenant was how tight it was for me in the wrists.

XKG Anorak and Bibs might've been too hot. A really warm set, but a tad bulky. Outside material was pretty quiet and seemed strong. Snaps and zippers didn't seem as high of quality. But for the price I got this set at I think it's a really good deal.

But the Fanatic set just puts it all together. Like I said, fit, warmth, quality, quiet...nothing to complain about with it. It is a little bulky (not as bulky as the XKG series), but I'm okay with that trade-off to get the warmth needed. Fanatic gloves are really nice as well! Will be my go-to when it's below 35º. I feel like this set is a no-brainer if you have their Pro discount, but I would even be willing to drop the coin for full cost...how much I'm initially impressed by them. Season is over here, but can't wait to use them next late season.

 

[Plebe]

Scentlok redid the Revenant. Looks like they got rid of the weird two fabric shell for an all fleece design. Otherwise, I'm not seeing a difference. I would prefer the new design, priced like they were of course.

Revenant Pro Jacket | Scentlok

The Revenant Pro system with high wind-resistant technology delivers wind protection that still allows your skin to breathe. The jacket features a quiet berber fleece to improve warmth without bulk along to allow you to move at will. A combination of long

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