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Bombproof vs. best value: SITKA’s Delta Zip Wader and the new Delta Pro Zip GTX go head-to-head. We break down GORE-TEX Pro builds, zipper convenience, reinforced knees, upgraded boots, and why both are fully serviceable—boots, seams, and all. Learn which wader fits your hunts (and budget) and where the smart money goes—with expert picks from 1 Shot Gear. Read More

Some things never go out of style. Sitka Gear’s Open Country pattern was born from science—not imitation—and remains one of the most advanced concealment systems ever created. Engineered with GORE™ OPTIFADE™ technology to match how animals see rather than how humans do, Open Country uses macro and micro pattern disruption to make hunters vanish in the mountains. More than a decade later, it’s still the gold standard for Western big game hunters—proof that real innovation doesn’t age. Read More

Sitka’s iconic Jetstream softshell just got its biggest upgrade in over a decade. The 2025 Jetstream line keeps the legendary WINDSTOPPER® protection hunters rely on, but adds quieter fabrics, targeted reinforcements, a refined fit, and all-new options—including the ultralight Jetstream LT, HD WS Gloves, and women’s-specific pieces. Built to block brutal winds while staying breathable and hunt-ready, the new Jetstream family is tougher, lighter, and more versatile than ever. Read More

You Asked, Sitka Listened.The new Dew Point Pro Jacket is Sitka’s most rugged rain shell yet—designed for hunters who demand more from their gear. With a 75D ripstop face fabric, upgraded GORE-TEX protection, and field-ready features like pit zips and pack-accessible pockets, it’s built to handle brutal terrain and unpredictable weather. Whether you're sidehilling in the Rockies or pushing through thick timber, the Dew Point Pro delivers confidence, comfort, and durability season after season. Now available at 1 Shot Gear. Read More

Born and raised in Sitka, Alaska, Katrese grew up in the deep rhythms of tide, timber, and tradition. She’s a commercial fisherman, a dental hygienist, and the co-owner of Baranof Backcountry Outfitters, a coastal Alaskan guiding operation she runs with her partner, Bae.  Read More

When you're covering serious miles in search of sheds, the right gear makes all the difference. Photographer, hunter, and full-time outdoor storyteller Steven Drake knows this better than anyone. Spending over 200 days a year in the field — often living out of a pop-up camper with his wife, Keren — Steven’s approach to shed hunting is a mix of rugged authenticity, smart preparation, and unwavering grit. Read More