SITKA Introduces Its Most Advanced Insulation Pieces To Date with The Ambient Collection

SITKA, the leading pioneer in performance hunting apparel and specialized gear, today introduced its most advanced line of insulation pieces to date with the new Ambient Collection.

Designed by SITKA’s product experts using best-in-class technologies and decades of experience in outdoor environments around the world, the Ambient Collection is engineered to adapt to changing weather conditions as well as levels of activity. This means when users are static and temperatures are low, the pieces insulate to deliver warmth. When wearers are active or temperatures rise, the pieces breathe well to expel heat.

“These active insulation products adapt to changing conditions allowing for more efficient layering,” said John Barlow, SITKA’s Big Game Product Manager. “The Ambient Collection transitions seamlessly from outerwear when active to a mid-layer as activity slows and temperatures drop.”

The Collection features a Men’s Ambient Jacket ($299), a Women’s Ambient Jacket ($299), and a Men’s Ambient Hoody ($279). Each item is constructed with post-consumer recycled PrimaLoft® Evolve insulation, 20-denier ripstop nylon fabric for durability, a DWR finish for enhanced weather protection, and mechanical stretch to provide comfort and a full range of motion.

The PrimaLoft® Evolve insulation mimics properties found in animal fur with fibers of differing lengths and deniers to create natural highs and lows in the material. This produces highly open structures that maximize airflow when on the move, and air entrapment when at rest, for optimal thermal performance with low bulk. Additionally, SITKA strategically designed the pieces without a traditional liner, making the garments two layers instead of the commonly used three-layer construction. This unique design creates a more efficient transfer of heat and
moisture.

“This collection increases the performance of any Sitka clothing system providing unmatched versatility during active pursuits in cool and cold weather,” Barlow added. “Whether chasing bugles on a brisk morning, backpacking above timberline or making your way back to camp in the frigid darkness, the Ambient collection is your adaptive insulation solution.”

SITKA Gear’s new Ambient Collection was designed to be durable, packable and, most of all, adaptable to changing weather conditions and levels of activity. Each piece in the collection utilizes low-bulk PrimaLoft Evolve insulation to deliver abundant warmth when you’re still and breathable performance and moisture management when you’re moving. Additionally, SITKA strategically designed the pieces without a traditional liner, making the garments two layers instead of the commonly used three-layer construction. This unique design creates a more efficient transfer of heat and moisture without sacrificing warmth.

Ideal under a shell during cold weather, on its own during mild temperatures, or tossed into a pack for protection from abrupt weather changes, SITKA’s Ambient Collection offers versatile and high-performance mid-layer insulation pieces for both men and women.

Men’s Ambient Jacket Features/Benefit Points

20D ripstop nylon fabric is built to take a beating 150 grams of post-consumer recycled PrimaLoft® Evolve active insulation for breathable lowbulk warmth Mechanical stretch enables a wide range of motion DWR finish sheds moisture and keeps fabric from wetting out Zippered hand and chest pockets provide secure storage Total weight: 18 oz. MSRP: $309

Men’s Ambient Hoody Feature/Benefit Points

20D ripstop nylon fabric is built to take a beating 4-way stretch nylon panels allow plenty of mobility 100 grams of post-consumer recycled PrimaLoft® Evolve active insulation for breathable lowbulk warmth Mechanical stretch enables a wide range of motion Sculpted hood won’t obscure peripheral vision DWR finish sheds moisture and keeps fabric from wetting out Half-zip pullover design for comfort and easy layering Zippered hand and chest pockets provide secure storage Total weight: 13 oz. MSRP: $279

Women’s Ambient Jacket Feature/Benefit Points

20D ripstop nylon fabric is built to take a beating 150 grams of post-consumer recycled PrimaLoft® Evolve active insulation for breathable lowbulk warmth Mechanical stretch enables a wide range of motion DWR finish sheds moisture and keeps fabric from wetting out Zippered hand and chest pockets provide secure storage Drop-away hood with stand-up collar for weather protection that won’t impede your peripheral vision Total weight: 15 oz. MSRP: $309

Each item is available in GORE OPTIFADE Subalpine with other select GORE OPTIFADE Patterns and solid colors available. To learn more about the collection, view a video overview and explore available colorways visit www.sitkagear.com/ambient.

About SITKA
SITKA, based in Bozeman, Montana, created and leads the technical hunting apparel category. The company is recognized for its commitment to continually improving the life experience of the hunter and for its support of healthy ecosystems and wildlife populations. SITKA products work together in systems, and each piece is designed and tested rigorously in both the lab and
the field. SITKA is owned by W.L. Gore & Associates, an advanced materials company well known for Gore-Tex fabrics and many other industry-leading innovations that provide durable comfort and protection to outdoor enthusiasts. Go to sitkagear.com to learn more about how SITKA enhances the full life experience of the hunter.

(Originally posted by HLNews)