Stumped on some new gear! Opinions please.

[MuleySniper]

I'm in the market for a new jacket and pants... I definitley want to layer. I'm pretty set on the underneath stuff just looking for a new shell/outer layer I guess and pants that go with it. I've had some Sitka gear and honestly I don't think its worth the big bucks so that's out no question. Been looking at the new Under Armour Ridge Reaper shell. Kinda spendy but I like the fit and feel. Want something I can use in pretty much all seasons if needed. Keeping in mind layering. I hear Kryptek isn't too bad? My dad has some older Rivers West but I remember he said it gets hot and doesn't really breathe.  Any thoughts on other gear?
Thanks
MS

[Huntbear]

Wool...

may not be water repellent, but it breathes good and it will keep you warm...

[MuleySniper]

Wool...

may not be water repellent, but it breathes good and it will keep you warm...

Yeah I'm a fan of merino wool for underneath. Looking for something synthetic water/wind proof for outer layer. Oh yeah, my primary hunt this year is in the Rubie mountains so I'll be doing LOTS of hiking/climbing.
MS

[jackelope]

Kryptek is getting good words from the guys using it. I think the pants are not stretchy, at least they didn't used to be. I know some were annoyed by that. Seems a lot are buying the Kuiu stuff and the price is not too bad if you can find it.

www.kuiu.com

Rivers West you might as well wear some garbage bags under your jacket...

[MuleySniper]

Kryptek is getting good words from the guys using it. I think the pants are not stretchy, at least they didn't used to be. I know some were annoyed by that. Seems a lot are buying the Kuiu stuff and the price is not too bad if you can find it.

www.kuiu.com

Rivers West you might as well wear some garbage bags under your jacket...

Oooooh, that's got me interested. Looks like nice stuff. Time to do some google searching...
MS

[B.G.hunter]

I bought firstlite merino wool under layers and Russell Athletic APX g2 outer layers for a November hunt in Idaho's backcountry last year and I am pleased with it. 

[BULLBLASTER]

i have kryptek coldo blockage rain jacket and pants and i am very impressed with it. it is strictly rain/wet weather gear tho. not super quiet but very waterproof. and no gore tex to go bad. similar to kuiu but a bit quieter.

[MuleySniper]

I bought firstlite merino wool under layers and Russell Athletic APX g2 outer layers for a November hunt in Idaho's backcountry last year and I am pleased with it.

Yeah I've been meaning to check out the Russell stuff too.


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[7mag.]

I have a pair of Kuiu Attack pants, and I really like them. They are not water proof, but very water resistant, and extremely comfortable.

[halflife65]

Kuiu Attack Pants are the best fitting pants that I've ever worn.  Beats the crap out of Sitka Gear (and I own a bunch of that.)  The jackets are really nice, as well.

[atfulldraw]

Take a look at core4element I have a lot of there stuff and I like it.

[yajsab]

I have sitka 90% and celsius, russell apxg2, and kuiu.  If you will be hiking a lot, I would recommend the kuiu.  I think the apxg2 will be too warm.

[grundy53]

Take a look at core4element I have a lot of there stuff and I like it.

[Johnb317]

I use surplus camo BDU's   the new ones have velcro for the pockets which i remove (too loud)
$25 a pair... 
Smartwool and icebreaker make nice merino wool shirts (not camo), and I have a couple Kuiu quarter zip merino wool camo tops.
Nice thing about wool base layers is they don't hold smell like the other stuff.

[MuleySniper]

Man I really like the Kuiu so far. According to their fit chart I'm about dead nuts in size to the medium stuff which would be sweet since its on sale. I emailed customer service to get a better description on the fit whether layering is considered and am waiting to hear back. If the medium stuff doesn't work out I'm bummed, the Large is out of stock. Waiting to hear a status on that too. Thanks so far for the input!
MS