How to Layer for Whitetail Deer Hunting | SITKA
Beau Martonik teaches you how to layer for hunting whitetail with 5 must-have pieces that handle bugs, heat dumps, and wind. gives a rundown on his top 5 must-have whitetail pieces and how he applies them throughout the season.
From early warmth to blustery sits, this video walks through five key SITKA whitetail pieces and how they work together across the season. The foundation is a breathable, fast-drying base layer: the Equinox Guard Hoody. Hunting the Appalachian Mountains and throughout the East, Southeast, and Midwest means dealing with ticks, mosquitoes, and other bugs—this hoody features insect shield, a tightly woven fabric that bugs can’t bite through, and a longer tail you can tuck in for added protection.
Next is the Equinox Guard Pant: an extremely lightweight, durable, and breathable pant built for moving to the stand. Side zip vents let you dump heat on long walks—backed by a mesh panel to keep bugs out. An internal gaiter tucks into your socks so ticks and insects can’t crawl in. It shines in the early season and carries into midseason as you start adding layers.
Over the base, the Ambient Hoody is a go-to. It’s highly breathable, adds insulation, and works as an outer layer in the early season with a durable water repellent to shed light rain. Its active insulation lets heat escape on the hike in so you don’t overheat or sweat (which can make you cold later). As temps drop, it transitions under outer Windstopper pieces for warmth without bulk.
For outerwear, the Stratus Bib brings built-in Windstopper without a lot of bulk. A side zip helps you dump heat if you hike while wearing it, or you can pack it and easily pull it on over boots before climbing into the tree.
Rounding it out, the Stratus Jacket is the workhorse: quiet face fabric, Windstopper to cut the wind, and low bulk. With these five pieces, you can cover about 85% of the whitetail season.
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Intro | 0:00
Equinox Guard Hoody | 0:13
Equinox Guard Pant | 0:52
Ambient Hoody | 1:34
Stratus Bib | 2:21
Stratus Jacket | 2:49