The first thing that sold me on the Stratus was the 100% windproof feature. This is enabled by a Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper technology. I don’t know about you all, but nothing can make me want to go home more than one of those cold October-November winds that cut through just about any clothing. The system is also extremely quiet, unlike many of my whitetail camo systems in the past.
Along with the windproof ability, the Stratus system is offered in the EV-II pattern which is specifically designed for whitetail hunters that are in a tree.Â
Sitka also added in a water-repellent finish on the Stratus, which comes in rather handy. There’s cold, and then there’s wet AND cold. So, this system offers the water resistance along with being rated for the mid to upper 30 degree range.Â
The reason the Stratus System has my pick for the best whitetail camo system is because of its versatility. I wear my Stratus from mid-October, all the way until the end of season in mid-January. I am able to do this because the jacket is fitted to be worn on its own, or with layering underneath. Earlier in the season, I may only wear a t-shirt under my jacket, and shorts under my bibs. Later in the season, I may wear a long sleeve and a hoodie under my jacket, and long underwear and sweats under my bibs. My point is, if you are looking for the best whitetail camo system to “do it all”, I’d look no further than the Sitka Stratus System.Â
If you’re like me, and don’t want to have to buy 3 different suits to use throughout a season, then the Stratus will suit you well.Â
I encourage you to give the Stratus jacket and bibs a try. I hope that you are as pleased as I am, and will agree with me when I say that Sitka has in fact made the best whitetail camo system on the market.Â
If you want to give the suit a try, head over to https://www.sitkagear.com/.
Feel free to let me know what you think, I’d love to hear your experiences with your new gear.
Hunt hard, hunt safe, and hunt forever.
God Bless.