Kuiu- Merino 185 Zip-T

[elksnout]

I've worn my 185 now through two full seasons. The bottoms too. You can't get more comfortable in my opinion. Zero itch next to skin, warm, dries quick and doesn't smell after a week of hunting as they say. I also have the 230 and their beanie and neck gaiter. My only complaint is the 185 top is starting to see signs of wear. I would have hoped it would hold up better but it still functions.

[trophyhunt]

I was hopeing this was an add to sell the stuff!!  I love mine!

[KFhunter]

I got a first lite Llano I really like,  I wear it all the time in early, late and in the middle seasons. 


The first lite boxers didn't hold up for me,  but I loved em so much using them I'm going to try another pair or something very close.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I run a Llano short sleeve from First Lite during early season, and it's thin...but it's a 150 merino.  You have to understand that these companies base there stuff on a layering system.  The 185/230 combo is AWESOME.  I've got the whole KUIU line and haven't been dissapointed with a single thing. 

Get them cheaper?  Nope.  Though First Lite and KUIU make as good (better) products then Sitka, and Sitka is twice as much. 

[Slimdog350]

I love my 185 zip. It's comfortable and light weight and as a few have said you can wear it for days and it has no noticeable odor. I wore mine in Idaho for 7 days and it performed well. That being said there were 2 things that stood out: it needs a zipper guard at the top, my beard kept getting hung up in it and was annoying and also when it got wet it had a strange smell to it. This was my first merino shirt so not sure if other brands have the same issue? Other than those two items I think it's a good product. I will be buying their super down coat and bino harness soon.

[trophyhunt]

I love my 185 zip. It's comfortable and light weight and as a few have said you can wear it for days and it has no noticeable odor. I wore mine in Idaho for 7 days and it performed well. That being said there were 2 things that stood out: it needs a zipper guard at the top, my beard kept getting hung up in it and was annoying and also when it got wet it had a strange smell to it. This was my first merino shirt so not sure if other brands have the same issue? Other than those two items I think it's a good product. I will be buying their super down coat and bino harness soon.

i have the bino harness, chose kuiu over the badlands.  After the hunting season I found that the kuiu does NOT completely protect your glass from debri like pine needles and water.  On a real wet day I had water in the bottom of my case.  I don't dislike them enough to get rid of them but kinda wish I would have went with the badlands. 

[haugenna]

I love my 185 zip. It's comfortable and light weight and as a few have said you can wear it for days and it has no noticeable odor. I wore mine in Idaho for 7 days and it performed well. That being said there were 2 things that stood out: it needs a zipper guard at the top, my beard kept getting hung up in it and was annoying and also when it got wet it had a strange smell to it. This was my first merino shirt so not sure if other brands have the same issue? Other than those two items I think it's a good product. I will be buying their super down coat and bino harness soon.

I think the Merino line of Kuiu is their weakest line compared to others.  First lite and REI make great merino wool products.  Fit is right, they are soft on the skin, dry quick and insulate well.   Kuiu makes some great products but I am not a fan of their Merino Wool. 

[Slimdog350]

I love my 185 zip. It's comfortable and light weight and as a few have said you can wear it for days and it has no noticeable odor. I wore mine in Idaho for 7 days and it performed well. That being said there were 2 things that stood out: it needs a zipper guard at the top, my beard kept getting hung up in it and was annoying and also when it got wet it had a strange smell to it. This was my first merino shirt so not sure if other brands have the same issue? Other than those two items I think it's a good product. I will be buying their super down coat and bino harness soon.

I think the Merino line of Kuiu is their weakest line compared to others.  First lite and REI make great merino wool products.  Fit is right, they are soft on the skin, dry quick and insulate well.   Kuiu makes some great products but I am not a fan of their Merino Wool.

I have a buddy in the military and he swears by smart wool. I will probably look in to other brands. I have been curious about first lite. I will have to check them out.

[blackveltbowhunter]

I like the kuiu as well, although I got rid of mine and run smartwool, 30 degree, or FL as bases. They are made well, and often half the price of sitka and kuiu. Early season when its hot I run kryptek or core 4 because the mothwing camo matches my pants. My disclaimer: I know they make great products and I own some of it myself that works great.  That said my sitka 185 merino was JUNK!! It was one of the biggest letdowns in hunting gear aquisitions next to kenetrek boots. Perhaps I got a faulty piece, but they would not warranty it or replace it. ( at least kenetrek took them back  ) Congrats on your system, and sounds like regardless of manufacturer your on sombodies NICE list.