Sitka Equinox Guard Hoody (Optifade Cover)
Description
The Equinox Guard Hoodie helps prevent contact with insects in three distinct ways: limited skin exposure, bite-reduction fabric and built-in Insect Shield®. Comfortable and moisture-wicking—especially in hot, humid conditions—it’s made from a SITKA-developed ultra-lightweight, breathable, tightly knit stretch fabric that helps prevent mosquito bites. It features a breathable mesh facemask and a long tail that tucks into your pants for maximum chigger/tick protection.
Why SITKA made this:
Balancing the need for comfort in hot conditions with preventing contact with insects, tick and chiggers runs a fine line. A lot of existing solutions are bulky, too hot, include DEET or release smell into the environment. The Equinox Guard Hoodie is a unique solution that utilizes mechanical properties to help prevent bites and permethrin built-in for the life of the garment. A specialized high-gauge textile has been both lab and field tested to reduce mosquito bites while remaining extremely lightweight, breathable and comfortable when worn in sweltering conditions where insects thrive. Providing a second element of protection, the entire garment is treated with Insect Shield which Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, biting flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums), and does not require re-application.
SITKA Performance Ratings:
- Warmth: 1/5
- Breathability: 4/5
- Odor Control: 4/5
- Moisture Wicking: 5/5
Features:
- Ultra-lightweight, breathable, tightly knit stretch fabric helps prevent against bites
- Insect Shield® repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums)
- Breathable mesh facemask deploys quickly and doesn’t obstruct vision
- Long tail is designed to be tucked into pants for maximum chigger/tick protection
- YKK® zippered chest pocket
- UPF 50+ protection; treated with Polygiene® Odor Control Technology
- Pair with Equinox Guard Pant and Glove for additional head-to-toe protection from insects
Specifications:
- Weight: 6.5oz
- Sizes: M – 2XL
- Color: Optifade Cover