SITKA Gear

10/08/2026

A 10-day backpack sheep hunt takes a lot of gear—67 pounds of it for Adam Foss, to be precise.
 
Watch Adam break down every item on the packing list he’s refined during his 20 years getting after it in the mountains.
 
Link in bio.
 

10/07/2026

For Adam Foss and crew, the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories are one of those places. And there’s no better way to experience them than an 80-mile raft float through Dall sheep country. Somewhere along the way, it became about more than sheep: wild country, good people, and every moment in a place they love.

Our new film, North of Everything is out now. Join the crew at the link in bio.
 

10/07/2026

For lightweight, packable warmth in camp or in the backcountry, the new Microdown Pant and Altitude Bo**ie are must-haves on your packing list.
 
Check them out now at the link in our bio.
 

10/05/2026

Behind the lens with   judge Bianca Germain Photography:
 
“What makes this image stand out is that it captures a feeling rather than just showing someone fishing. The fisherman is out in the middle of a stormy night, trying to put fish in the boat as part of a crew competition to see who could catch the most. You can feel the weather, the tension, the long night, and the determination to keep fishing.
 
There’s a real grit to the frame. The wetness, darkness, lens flare, and heavy contrast make you feel like the camera and photographer are getting worked over by the same conditions as the fisherman. You can almost feel the precip and salt hitting the lens. The imperfections become part of the photograph—they make it feel less polished and more honest.
 
The warm light coming off the boat against the deep blue of the night gives it a cinematic quality, while the fishing rod cuts through the frame and pulls your eye out into the darkness. I also love the way the light catches the orange glove. It’s such a small detail, but it becomes the visual anchor of the image. Against all that darkness and blue, the orange glove pulls your eye straight to the fisherman’s hands and the action. It gives the silhouette just enough definition and adds this unexpected hit of color and warmth to an otherwise cold, gritty scene.
 
For me, the image is also a good reminder to keep shooting when the conditions get hard - and to pack a lot of microfiber towels. The unpleasant elements are exactly what make the photograph work. Sometimes the conditions you’re tempted to put the camera away for are exactly what give a photograph its character.”
 
Diverge 15 photo contest is underway. Enter for a chance to win epic prize packages and a permanent spot in SITKA history. Link in bio.



10/01/2026

October is here. What is your favorite part about this month?

09/30/2026

Behind the lens with judge Connor Gabbott:

“Anne Bradstreet wrote, ‘if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.’

I have seen many photos of rugged mountains, beautiful sunsets and hunters warmed by golden-hour light while glassing wild places. I appreciate those images, but I want to feel the struggle. I want to see the laughter and the pain the hunters experienced. I want to smell the campfire and burnt bacon through the picture.

It is rare to capture these moments in perfect composition or ideal light. In these cases, it’s the moment and the story that matter, not technical mastery.

This image was taken with a cheap, vintage film camera on the fifth day of a float moose hunt. We had gotten a moose the day before, but many miles of completely unfamiliar river still lay ahead. We crawled out of the tents that morning to find temps had plunged and the valley was covered in fresh snow. The reluctance to get back on the river hung heavy in camp. We killed time warming ourselves by the fire to avoid packing the boats.

Something about the posture of the hunters drives home the gloom. Not even the fresh trophy in the foreground carries the excitement it held the day before.

This is a lived-in moment. Authentic and relatable. Nothing staged. This is the adversity that makes prosperity so welcome on a hunt. The grain and muted colors of the film struggling in the low light add to the grittiness. The blue undertones drive home the cold.”

Diverge 15 photo contest is underway. Enter for a chance to win epic prize packages and a permanent spot in SITKA history. Link in below.

https://www.sitkagear.com/diverge

09/29/2026

Looking for a base layer to keep you warm, comfortable, and keep the smell at bay? We’ve got you covered at SITKA Charlotte! the Core Merino line comes in 120, 220, and 330, depending on how warm you want to be! Swing by SITKA Charlotte and check them out today!

09/29/2026

Early alarms. Headlights cutting through darkness. The first glow of dawn.

Then the sky comes alive. This is what we’ve been waiting for.

Be ready for the season ahead with our new waterfowl collection. Explore the gear at the link below.

https://www.sitkagear.com/pursuit/waterfowl?page=2

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported Three Rivers Land Trust in their efforts to protect the public land surrounding Tuckertown Reservoir! We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who donated raffle packages and helped make this event a success. Congratulations to all of our raffle winners! We look forward to hosting more events like this and continuing to support our community in the future!

09/28/2026

Happy National Public Lands Day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at SITKA Gear today and to everyone who came out to our events throughout the week leading up to NPLD. We’re grateful to everyone who spent time with us celebrating public lands!

Public lands give us places to hike, paddle, hunt, explore, and connect with the outdoors. TRLT is committed to expanding public lands.

Want to get involved? Learn how you can help Save Tuckertown at SaveTuckertown.org.

Thank you for celebrating NPLD with us and supporting local conservation.

09/25/2026

The countdown is on! Join us at SITKA Charlotte’s Waterfowl Expo for a day dedicated to everything waterfowl season.

Connect with local vendors, check out the latest gear, swap hunting stories, and get ready for the season ahead. Whether you’re chasing your first duck or you’re a seasoned waterfowler, this is the place to be. Leave prepped and ready for opening day.
Bring your hunting buddies—we’ll see you there!
Vendors:
-VPC Lanyards
-Ducks Unlimited
-Sisterhood of the Hunt
-Wildrose Kennels
-Jerry Talton Decoys
-Four Branches Sporting Clays
-Whitetail Properties
-DHBTV
-Bloody Bills Calls
-Carolina Calvery
-Big Heart Outdoors
-Rig Em Right
-Fowlcraft Retrievers
-Wild Ever After Taxidermy
-Delta Waterfowl
-RMEF
-Three Rivers Land Trust

09/24/2026

Join us at SITKA Charlotte this Saturday, from 10am-5pm, alongside several other organizations and groups as we come together to support Three Rivers Land Trust and help protect the land surrounding Tuckertown Reservoir for generations to come.

With great groups and organizations involved, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy great company, beverages and amazing raffle prizes, all while supporting an important cause.

Raffle tickets will be purchased through 3 Rivers Land Trust and all proceeds will go directly to their efforts to Saving Tuckertown!
Let’s come together and Save Tuckertown!

09/24/2026

Worth the weight.

📷: 🏔| 📷 | 🏹

09/22/2026

Diverge is back. We’re celebrating 15 years of photography that shows the raw, unfiltered hunting and fishing experience.

Share your stoke, your suffering, your mountaintops and pits of despair, your moments of reflection and your moments of triumph.

Over $40,000 in prizes and a shot at glory await the winners.

Contest is open through 1.16.27
Learn more at the link below.

https://www.sitkagear.com/diverge

09/19/2026

The soundtrack of September.

Have you closed the deal yet, or still chasing?

🎥: Beau Brooks

09/17/2026

Join us at SITKA Charlotte alongside several other organizations and groups as we come together to support Three Rivers Land Trust and help protect the land surrounding Tuckertown Reservoir for generations to come.

With great groups and organizations involved, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy great company, beverages and amazing raffle prizes, all while supporting an important cause.
Let’s come together and Save Tuckertown!

Vendors include: SITKA, Turtlebox, COSTA, MIGRA, Rig ‘Em Right, Bizz Baits, Lululemon, Barefoot Archery, Patagonia, Four Branches Sporting Clays, Whitetail Properties, Charlotte Ducks Unlimited, Rocky River Trout Unlimited, Great Outdoor Provisions, Shake Shack, DB Bar D Outfitters, Delta Waterfowl and MORE!

09/17/2026

The NEW Delta Pro Wading Jacket! With Gore-Tex Stretch across the back panels and arms, you have added mobility and breathability. Fully waterproof, this piece gives you the perfect shell. You can wear on its own during the warmer, early season or layer underneath when the temperatures start dropping! If this seems like your missing piece, swing by SITKA Charlotte today!

09/09/2026

Join us at SITKA Charlotte alongside several other organizations and groups as we come together to support Three Rivers Land Trust and help protect the land surrounding Tuckertown Reservoir for generations to come.

With great groups and organizations involved, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy great company, beverages and amazing raffle prizes, all while supporting an important cause.
Let’s come together and Save Tuckertown!

Vendors include: SITKA, Turtlebox, COSTA, MIGRA, Rig ‘Em Right, Bizz Baits, Lululemon, Barefoot Archery, Patagonia, Four Branches Sporting Clays, Whitetail Properties, Charlotte Ducks Unlimited, Rocky River Trout Unlimited, Great Outdoor Provisions, Shake Shack, DB Bar D Outfitters, and MORE!

09/01/2026

For those of you who have not heard about the situation with the Tuckertown Reservoir Game Lands, Alcoa has decided to sell the lands on the Tuckertown Reservoir, which has been public land for nearly 60 years. The Tuckertown Game Lands is a very popular patch of public land for hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. There are many developers interested in the property, so we are holding a fundraiser for 3 Rivers Land Trust as they work toward reclaiming the land owned by Alcoa to give it back to the state and keep the lands public.

The mission: “Three Rivers Land Trust is working to purchase lands on the Tuckertown Reservoir owned by Alcoa in order to keep these lands accessible to the public for recreation (as Gamelands); with the ultimate goal of transferring the ownership of these lands to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.”

Attached is their website with more information on the situation and how you can help!
https://trlt.org/tuckertown/