Behind the lens with #diverge15 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.  #sitkagear

Oct 5, 2026 · Facebook

There are certain wild places that you just can't shake, that keep you dreaming of the next trip the moment you've left. The Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories are one of those places for SITKA ambassador Adam Foss, his brother Cam, and longtime friend Andrew Walker. This trip began with one of those dreams, to experience the place in a new way, one that most people never see. A raft float of nearly 80 miles through Dall sheep country let the hunt unfold at the pace of the river. Somewhere along the way, though, it became about more than sheep. It turned into a trip of wild country, good people, and soaking in every moment spent in a beloved place. Join the crew as they venture North of Everything. #sitka #sitkagear #floating #northwestterritories #sheephunting #sheep #huntinggear #raft

Oct 1, 2026 · Youtube

Behind the lens with #diverge15 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 #sitkagear

Sep 30, 2026 · Facebook

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 #sitkagear

Sep 29, 2026 · Facebook

Worth the weight. 📷: 🏔| 📷 | 🏹 #sitkagear

Sep 24, 2026 · Facebook

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 #sitkagear

Sep 22, 2026 · Facebook

The soundtrack of September. Have you closed the deal yet, or still chasing? 🎥: Beau Brooks #sitkagear

Sep 19, 2026 · Facebook

What does it take to spend 10 days hunting sheep in the backcountry? Expert sheep hunter, filmmaker, and SITKA Ambassador Adam Foss breaks down every piece of gear in his 67-pound pack, from his SITKA clothing system and lightweight rain gear to optics, food, shelter, emergency gear, and everything in between. Adam walks through exactly how he packs for an early-season sheep hunt, where he puts each item in his pack, and why he brings it. The goal isn’t to make the pack as light as possible. It’s to bring the right gear to keep you focused and safe when you’re deep in the mountains with no easy way out. Get an inside look at Adam’s refined approach to packing for remote mountain hunts. See his take on optics, sleeping system, food and camp kit, as well as his Dew Point rain gear and the new Timberline Pro Jacket. #SITKAGear #SheepHunting #PackDump #BackcountryHunting

Sep 17, 2026 · Youtube

The SITKA STUDIO x Scout Campers camper is a purpose-built basecamp outfitted for life off-grid. We equipped it with an easy-clean interior, ridiculous amounts of external and internal storage, a Starlink-ready setup, and Optifade™ Open Country details to handle extended stays in the backcountry. Dive even deeper at the link below. https://www.sitkagear.com/scout #sitkagear #truckbedcamper #scoutcampers #campsimple

Sep 16, 2026 · Facebook

Bugs biting. Sweat dripping. Pins steady. The first sits of the year are here. Win the waiting game at the link below. https://www.sitkagear.com/technology/optifade-concealment/cover #sitkagear

Sep 15, 2026 · Facebook

There's tough, and then there's Grindstone tough. We combined exceptionally rugged materials with the same technology used in our hunt gear to help you get the job done, over and over. Check out several new additions to the Grindstone Workwear Collection, including the toughest GORE-TEX® rain jacket we've ever built. Link: https://brnw.ch/21x5GmH #sitkagear

Sep 14, 2026 · Facebook

We’d never put our name on any gear without putting it through the wringer first, and the SITKA STUDIO x Scout Campers camper was no exception. So, we asked photographer, hunter, and ex-chef, Connor Gabbott, to field test it in the British Columbia Interior with a week of rooftop shooting sessions, dirt bike recon missions, and 5-star backcountry meals. See how it went at the link in comments. #sitkagear

Sep 13, 2026 · Facebook