SITKA Fanatic vs Stratus Jacket Comparison

Here is my comparison of the SITKA Fanatic Jacket and the Stratus Jacket. I hope this can help someone out there.

[@carterscrimshaw6907]

Just picked up the fanatic set and can’t wait to get out and use it. Thanks for the great review!

[@jcmcadams08able]

Great video! Exactly what I needed to hear before placing my order. Thanks

[@randydunmire]

I own them both and love them both. Thanks for the great review

[@ilyaswanson6469]

Really appreciate what you do man!

[@puckme16]

Ordered my new fanatic cant wait thanks

[@KneeDeep40]

I have been pouring over the internet looking over the fanatic and stratus jacket reviews. This by far was the best and most informational review I have seen. Excellent work and thank you! You helped me make my final decision since I live in Northern Wisconsin and typically hunt in later October, the fanatic jacket it is. Now my only question would be the pants or bibs. I would like to see a comparison of either the Fanatic bibs and Stratus bibs OR do a 3-way comparison of both bibs and throw in the Stratus pants. Thanks again FRR!

[@fieldseriesreview]

I’m glad it helped out brother!!

[@bulletsandbroadheads]

Great videos buddy. I live in jersey, gets cold enough. I have both systems. I find the stratus very versatile. Some merino wool , fantatic hoodie startus jacket, i then wear the fanatic vest over that. Great for bowhunting, not alot of bulk on the arms. Still love my fanatic jacket, especially the new 2020 version

[@crimsontide288]

Your video really confirms what I was thinning through for the southeast. A stratus system with the fanatic vest just makes so much sense. Thanks for putting this together and sharing. How does the stratus jacket fit and flex for bow hunting?

[@NHRA1877]

Your videos have been amazing for choosing my first Sitka system. Any chance you could make a video or just comment on best way to wash your Sitka stuff, for both cleaning blood and de-scenting, and also any experience with ozone systems and the Sitka, have searched KZbin and can’t find any videos like this for the sitka gear. Thanks for what you do!

[@jbaustin1962]

Hey great vid man!

[@user-hl5jc4bd8p]

Great review! Thanks.

[@michaelyanni4422]

That was GREAT !!!!!! Thanks

[@jayonez137]

I own them both. I wear the Stratus a lot more. Its definitely more versatile. I only wear the Fanatic when temps are below 20°. If you can only buy 1 get the stratus. You can always layer up under it with insulation

[@mr.gtmsworld2494]

Does the fanatic jacket have a hood?

[@WildnUnruly]

Excellent! I have been flip flopping around trying to decide between the two. Getting both, problem solved😂. I’ll be hunting big game in the Rockies and white tail and wild hogs in Texas. Soon will add turkey and water fowl to the mix.

[@adohiproductions6506]

They are both awesome jackets, but the Stratus will get you through more season below the Mason Dixon line. If you live southeast and you are worried about the few really cold days in the low 20s, then just buy the Celsius jacket @ $229 It is the basically the same thickness and warmth as the Fanatic without the berber outside fleece and the hand muff pouch! Celsius is a solid warm jacket that is quiet and has the primaloft!

[@jrl3021]

Great video! Question: I have stratus pant and new 2020 coat. I layer etc and super warm...but it is finally getting in the low 30s and maybe some 20s. Wondering can I save money layering under stratus to save money NOT buying Fanatic? Or will I always be warmer in the deep IL cold by just layering normal and breaking down and getting the Fanatic coat and bibs?? Thanks

[@dillonwalling]

Hey bud.. can you do some videos as to what you wear as far as pants, lower layering etc.. I’m in South Carolina so your wearing will be pretty close to what I would wear.. thanks

[@timsr.6706]

Love my Fanatic, just wish it had a straight zipper like the Stratus, not a fan of the zipper, other than that it is very warm. Might get me a Stratus too for early season.

[@the_southern_life_18]

Any input about the fanatic lite and if you paired it with a stratus jacket or something lighter would it compare to the fanatic.

[@sabla4life]

I use the stratus system with fanatic hoodie and I never get cold in low 30’s and high 20’s. Low profile that makes it easier to Bow hunt.

[@dmac232000]

So the fanatic hoodie with the stratus jacket is all you need up top for 20-30°? Serious question I’m oblivious on this type of gear.

[@isaiahcydrus6908]

This was very helpful thank you! Just curious, where could I get one of those hats that you have on the desk? Thanks! @field series review

[@fieldseriesreview]

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[@venadero213]

good reviews, i also hunt in GA. what jacket should i buy? stratus jacket or jetstreem jacket need help can you do a review. i feel like the jetstreem is loud, havent been able to find a stratus jacket near me to see for myself.

[@keithchamplin1680]

Thanks for the videos, been binge watching all weekend. I primarily bow hunt in Oklahoma. I have the fanatic hoody and fanatic vest. I am pretty cold natured so I will probably get the fanatic bibs to go with either, but I was wondering if you could comment on what jacket you thought would be best. I would normally just go with the Stratus, but am bummed thinking about the features I will miss out on if I cover the vest with Stratus jacket (primarily the hand warmth!) Thanks again man.

[@mattkern4457]

Wear the fanatic vest over the stratus jacket

[@johnrhardin6460]

The Fanatic gear feels good and looks like it would keep you warm.. However when it heats up outside do you sweat in it ?

[@dgmoorejr77]

Great reviews so far! Could you do a review on the Downpour gear?

[@fieldseriesreview]

I touched on the downpour jacket in my Whitetail Jackets Comparison

[@dgmoorejr77]

Field Series Review What would you think about using the downpour set instead of the stratus set. Then moving to the fanatic for colder temps?

[@tonedover]

Donald Moore i use the stratus set and my hunting buddy uses the downpour. he has to wear an extra or thicker layer than i do as the downpour doesnt have any insulation. if you layer correctly the downpour can accomplish the same thing. one item of note - yes the downpour has a gore waterproof membrane, but he did experience issues of the design of the downpour actually wicking moisture into his other layers at the sleeve cuffs, that said, we were out a drizzle for several hours and the stratus was starting to wet out as well

[@Jay_Michael]

I own both the Fanatic set, and Stratus set. I live on eastern Long island NY and it can get cold, but half the season is in the 50s & 60s. I wear the base layers with the Stratus as well as the Stratus vest. Early season I wear my equinox set. Genius design on all of their gear.

[@christophershipp6749]

Do you think a jet stream jacket could serve as a substitute for a stratus jacket for hunting whitetails ? It’s basically the same jacket as the stratus without the brushed face.

[@fieldseriesreview]

100% I’m a big fan of the Jetstream. I use my Jetstream a lot for rifle hunting Whitetail. My jetstream is Dirt color. But yes, great jacket.

[@christophershipp6749]

Field Series Review yep mines dirt color too. I think paired with the stratus bibs, the Celsius midi jacket and the heavy weight hoody I should be good for the whole season.

[@bmriding3621]

If I was hunting in pa what should I get I was deciding for awhile and still can’t decide. I might just get both but don’t want to spend the money 😂

[@aaronscoggins9329]

Where did you get that Brown Tri Star hat at?

[@MacD2029]

What camo series are both of these?

[@paulcrave3112]

Put your websites with links in the description below your videos.