Here is quick review on these new pieces . They are home runs
Grinder Pants: I picked these up in solid brown. I have 10 days of bowhunting elk on them and two days of glassing for mule deer. So far I like them.The a full four way stretch Weight wise they are come in less then the mountain paints and heavier then my old version of the ascents. They are cut more like the mountain pants.They do not fit like the tighter legs of the new ascents and the apex pants They lack thankfully lack the side and flap pockets of the mountain pants, they do have angled face pockets that act as both pocket and vents. I can see these being as replacement to the mountain pants. They run true to size both waist and length.
I would love to see another solid color and if that happens I will pick up a second pair.
Apex hoody. The was surprisingly versatile piece wore it daily for 12 days of elk hunting. it was always my second layer, I wore either a short sleeve core light weight under it or a long sleeve light weight core merino. The cooler mornings put over Kevin vest which was quickly shed. This will end up being my go too hoody for most of elk season. Its slightly lighter then the core heavy weight and cut a bit differently in the arms, a little looser then heavy weight, its less form fitting around the midsection the Core heavy and drapes way better. I ditched the elbow pads which I can't see as being functional. This breaths well, keep me warm enough when stopped and really shed heat with going up elevation. the hood is articulated and very useful, it moves with you and will fit over a cap without a problem. Though hearing isn't my song suit I can hear through this hoody without issue or feedback. Now all I need is solid color....
Someone at sitka must have been listening in this redesign . The new Stormfronts gaitors are HUGE improvements over the last version and they lowered the price. Starting at the top up. They the first thing you see is they ditched the pain in the ass zipper and replaced it with full velcro and top and bottom heavy duty snaps. The material been replaced with 3 layer goretex, the bottom is cordura with the inside wear area having a heavier section of some type pf heavy material, it s the same martial the entire old style was made out of however its on the high wear section now. They have the same strap style hows the deal is more streamline, It stays in place and won't move once its set. If they hold up as well as the originals they will be a hit. I love My Ors that have but think these will replace them permanently.
Grinder Pants: I picked these up in solid brown. I have 10 days of bowhunting elk on them and two days of glassing for mule deer. So far I like them.The a full four way stretch Weight wise they are come in less then the mountain paints and heavier then my old version of the ascents. They are cut more like the mountain pants.They do not fit like the tighter legs of the new ascents and the apex pants They lack thankfully lack the side and flap pockets of the mountain pants, they do have angled face pockets that act as both pocket and vents. I can see these being as replacement to the mountain pants. They run true to size both waist and length.
I would love to see another solid color and if that happens I will pick up a second pair.
Apex hoody. The was surprisingly versatile piece wore it daily for 12 days of elk hunting. it was always my second layer, I wore either a short sleeve core light weight under it or a long sleeve light weight core merino. The cooler mornings put over Kevin vest which was quickly shed. This will end up being my go too hoody for most of elk season. Its slightly lighter then the core heavy weight and cut a bit differently in the arms, a little looser then heavy weight, its less form fitting around the midsection the Core heavy and drapes way better. I ditched the elbow pads which I can't see as being functional. This breaths well, keep me warm enough when stopped and really shed heat with going up elevation. the hood is articulated and very useful, it moves with you and will fit over a cap without a problem. Though hearing isn't my song suit I can hear through this hoody without issue or feedback. Now all I need is solid color....
Someone at sitka must have been listening in this redesign . The new Stormfronts gaitors are HUGE improvements over the last version and they lowered the price. Starting at the top up. They the first thing you see is they ditched the pain in the ass zipper and replaced it with full velcro and top and bottom heavy duty snaps. The material been replaced with 3 layer goretex, the bottom is cordura with the inside wear area having a heavier section of some type pf heavy material, it s the same martial the entire old style was made out of however its on the high wear section now. They have the same strap style hows the deal is more streamline, It stays in place and won't move once its set. If they hold up as well as the originals they will be a hit. I love My Ors that have but think these will replace them permanently.
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