I haven't used Sitka, but I bought some Kuiu and Core4Element for some hunts in NZ and Spain over the years. Those are the only hunts where I needed some technical type clothing where lightweight and controlling moisture were an issue.

Core4Element went out of business, but their clothing was head and shoulders better then Kuiu or Sitka, for significantly less money.

For the average whitetail hunter that still hunts or does minimal stalking (and maybe to a lesser extent elk hunters), the need for the technical gear probably isn't required. For the sheep and goat hunters, there's no doubt. The benefit of layers, pit zippers and thigh zippers to control temperature to minimize perspiration and light weight and fabric stretch are all essential. As are knee pads, elbow pads etc. Especially if wet or foggy weather is also a factor.

Last edited by gsganzer; 11/22/21.