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Sitka Stratus Comps

elk yinzer

elk yinzer

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Looking for a microfleece jacket to fill that midseason treestand niche, but not at Sitka highway robbery prices.

What' out there comparable to the Stratus?

I currently have a few different fleece and wool options, none of them being perfect. Wind being the biggest problem, if it is windy I usually have to wear a rain shell.

Windproof or highly wind resistant, quiet. Not a boxy cut.

DWR and a hood are a plus but not dealbreakers.

Definitely does not have to be camo, would actually prefer non-camo earth tones.
 
There's a stratus jacket in the classifieds for a very fair price if size large is your size.
 
That is a pretty reasonable offer @Vthntr, surprised that hasn't been sucked up by now.

I did some research and decided to pull the trigger on an OR softshell. I've had great experience with that brand in the past snd like I said I was preferring something non-camo. At that price it was worth a shot. Spec wise it seems pretty comparable to the Stratus aside from the $300 price delta.

It should arrive today, we'll see how it does this season.

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Biggest difference is likely the shell material. Stratus is pretty dang quiet compared to other softshells I've owned.
 
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