Senior Product Line Manager, John Barklow, walks us through best practices to extend the life and increase the performance of your GORE-TEX rain gear. read more

SITKA Gear is designed to provide exceptional weather protection and breathability. Because hunters seek the trail less traveled, garments naturally build-up dirt and other surface contaminants such as blood, sweat and campfire smoke which can reduce the effectiveness of the textile’s performance and breathability.Routine care and maintenance ensures the optimum performance of your SI... read more

Each garment has its own care instructions. Be sure to read the care tag before washing and/or drying your gear. WASH In general washing your gear under a Normal setting with warm water and a hunting-specific detergent will remove most dirt and blood stains. We recommend a second rinse cycle. Wash with like colors. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners and do not dry clean. DRY We rec... read more

  If you take care of your gear, it will take care of you - even with serious mileage under the hood.By following these care procedures, you’ll be confident when that heavy weather front blows over the horizon. *Please Note: Before washing your garment, zip the front, pits and pockets and be sure to fasten all flaps and straps.*   WASH Machine wash on a warm permanent pre... read more

Seam tape is used to seal the tiny holes created by sewing when GORE-TEX® fabric is made into garments. These holes may be small, but they can cause leaks. We specially manufacture our own GORE-SEAM® Tape and regulate the seam taping process to ensure compatibility with our fabrics and ensure the durability of seam waterproofness. read more

From continual compression or the build up of sweat and dirt, down can lose loft—reducing the garment’s insulating effectiveness. When your down garment has lost it’s loftiness, it is recommended that this garment be washed. Although necessary, it is best to do it as sparingly as possible. Use a front-load washing machine and a down-specific detergent such as ReviveX Down Cleaner Conc... read more

How to keep your whites, white.  STEP 1 Remove caked-on dirt with soft brush.   STEP 2 To spot treat, apply a small amount of liquid detergent and use a wet sponge/cloth to gently rub into the stain via a circular motion.   STEP 3 Then begin our normal GORE-TEX Care Instructions . read more

Do not remove the frame. The best way to wash your pack is in your shower or at a car wash using the rinse setting. Using warm water, scrub lightly and use a small amount of a hunting-specific detergent if heavily soiled. Hang dry. read more

CAN I ALTER MY GORE-TEX® GARMENT OR EMBROIDER A LOGO ON IT?SITKA Gear does not offer custom sizing or alterations at this time. You are welcome to alter your gear, however, please note that altering any construction and manufacturing of an item may void the warranty. I'VE DAMAGED MY GORE-TEX® GARMENT. WHAT CAN I DO?You can temporarily fix minor punctures and tears with a GORE -TEX® Fa... read more