Favorite Kuiu clothing pieces?

[GurrCentral]

Hey, just curious if you have a favorite piece from Kuiu and why?

I have the guide vest and 145 zip-t merino in vias, and the attack pant in major brown. My favorite piece right now is the attack pant. Looking into the Yukon jacket for an all season/weather piece.

[Magnum_Willys]

The Yukon is like a really heavy piece of Chugach Rain gear.  Not any insulation just more durable.  I would go with Chugach for rain gear.    I sent my Yukon Back and went with lighter rain gear.   I really like my superdown zip T - 7 oz.  Tho I woul;d go for the 9 oz down jacket if I did it over for the full zip. 

[GurrCentral]

Thanks for the info!!  Are you talking about going with the superdown zip-t if you were to do it again? I'm now thinking that and the guide jacket. I think the guide jacket would be more along the lines of what I was thinking...

[Magnum_Willys]

I have the superdown zip T and its just a great item to stuff in a sandwich baggie in your pack and if you get a lil chilled pop it on under something.   But I think the fullzip superdown jacket at 20% more insulation would be even better.  There are times the zip T is just barely warm enough.

On Top: I wear firstlite Merino baselayer by itself when hiking hills unless wet or windy.  Add Sitka 90% if it cools down or hiking slow.  Put on Kuiu superdown puffy (zip T) under the 90% if stationary, put on sitka rain gear if wet or really windy (kuiu chugach as good or better but sitka really packable. )

Sitka 90% is not weather resistant, does shed snow a but better than fleece.  A good fleece or wool pullover just as good or better I think.

[7mag.]

I like all my Kuiu clothes, but my favorite is the Attack Pants. They are my favorite pair of pants I've ever owned. I also really like my Chugach rain gear, Guide Jacket, and Super Down Zip Tee. These are the Kuiu pieces that stand out the most to me.

[MtnMuley]

The super down hooded jacket is without a doubt my favorite piece. It's got the rest of the competition whipped as far as it's purpose.

[280ackley]

Love my Attack Pants!!!

[fair-chase]

Favorite piece by far is the Attack pants. Throwing in the rest of my Kuiu top 5 for good measure...

1. Attack Pants - In my opinion, the best all season hunting pants on the market.
2. Gaiters - Nothing revolutionary, they just plain work.
3. Superdown Jacket - I'm getting all warm and fuzzy just thinking about it.
4. Chugach - Would have ranked much higher but the noise factor knocked it down a couple of slots.
5. Belt - I know, I know. A belt on a top 5 list seems stupid. However, I've went through many belts that were a literal pain in the but (and hips) when wearing a pack. This one is almost perfect.


And, before I start sounding like a Kuiu spokesman. Here are my least favorite...

1. Neck Gaiter - Too thin and too itchy. Switched to FL and couldn't be happier
2. Guide Jacket - Cuffs were way too small. Inner linning gripped everything. It was like having a severe case of static cling.
3. Guide Beanie - Seriously, is this thing made for infants???
4. Guide Pant - No real complaints, just didn't work for me.
5  Ok, so I don't have a 5th item that I don't like. But the lists had to be even right? So I'm going to say that recieving an email about the golden ticket giveaway the day after I throw out the winter catalog (without looking at it) is going down as my 5th least favorite thing about Kuiu right now.    And you know I would have went dumpster diving after that thing if the garbage man hadn't already ran. 

[GurrCentral]

Favorite piece by far is the Attack pants. Throwing in the rest of my Kuiu top 5 for good measure...

1. Attack Pants - In my opinion, the best all season hunting pants on the market.
2. Gaiters - Nothing revolutionary, they just plain work.
3. Superdown Jacket - I'm getting all warm and fuzzy just thinking about it.
4. Chugach - Would have ranked much higher but the noise factor knocked it down a couple of slots.
5. Belt - I know, I know. A belt on a top 5 list seems stupid. However, I've went through many belts that were a literal pain in the but (and hips) when wearing a pack. This one is almost perfect.


And, before I start sounding like a Kuiu spokesman. Here are my least favorite...

1. Neck Gaiter - Too thin and too itchy. Switched to FL and couldn't be happier
2. Guide Jacket - Cuffs were way too small. Inner linning gripped everything. It was like having a severe case of static cling.
3. Guide Beanie - Seriously, is this thing made for infants???
4. Guide Pant - No real complaints, just didn't work for me.
5  Ok, so I don't have a 5th item that I don't like. But the lists had to be even right? So I'm going to say that recieving an email about the golden ticket giveaway the day after I throw out the winter catalog (without looking at it) is going down as my 5th least favorite thing about Kuiu right now.    And you know I would have went dumpster diving after that thing if the garbage man hadn't already ran. 

Thanks for a solid rundown!!   Are the guide pants thicker than the attacks?  I'm thinking late season?  That sucks about the guide jacket...hmmm...i was leaning towards it...  any experience with their gloves? Also, i'm talking myself into the bino harness. Thanks!

[Magnum_Willys]

For me the Kuiu gloves are fine for general purpose but in the cold they get cold. 

For light use and conditions almost any glove works.  For cold wet canadian type conditions or winter tree stand or spotting scope use almost no glove works - you need a snowmobile type mitten with a finger slot and then light gloves underneath.   

[fair-chase]

For me the Kuiu gloves are fine for general purpose but in the cold they get cold.

 

Yes, the Guide pants are thicker than the attack pants.

[MtnMuley]

As far as I'm concerned, there's not a top name brand glove that works as well is frigid conditions as a heavy wool glove. Even the heavy fleece gloves get my vote over any of the others.

[Bmcox86]

I really like my guide jacket and gaiters. The merino gloves are comfortable and guide gloves work. My attack pants are comfortable but man did the clear cuts and side hilling tear them up. Pretty disappointed on the durability


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[cdriver]

The Kuiu gear is well thought out, quality gear. Very comfortable wool base layer shirts. Interesting story about how the company started and operates. I also use some tactical clothing from Crye Precision, well made camo jackets, pants combined with gloves and gaitors from Outdoor Research. Three top notch companies for hunting clothing.

[Magnum_Willys]

Looking at Kuiu for a general light jacket - Have the new Sitka 90% but it doesn't shed water at all.  Wonder why they don't make an Attack Jacket just pants? 

Firstlite Merino Baselayer, Kuiu superdown puffy, Chugach Raingear is hard to beat. 

[GurrCentral]

I wore my attack pants on my recent late hunt and was pretty impressed with the DWR finish. Now, I wasn't beating the brush, mostly hiking open ridges and glassing, but they worked well. Obviously, in situations such as backcountry hunting or on the westside, you would want something more like the chugach.

[opdinkslayer]

Attack pants in relative dry and moderate temps. Super comfortable but be patient getting a pair from them.

[xXLojackXx]

Tiburon pants during September. Durable and are practically air conditioned.

[Bean Counter]

Is Kuiu better than Sitka? 

[7mag.]

Is Kuiu better than Sitka? 

I have both and prefer Kuiu. They are both quality clothing, but to me, Kuiu is better.

DISCLAIMER: I think everyone should understand that both of these companies make clothing for mountain hunters that need performance clothing at a low weight. This type of clothing may not be suitable for all styles of hunting.

[MuleySniper]

I haven't bought any new Kuiu gear in a few years as mine has held out great. Is it still made in Canada or is it made overseas now?
MS

[Bean Counter]

Is Kuiu better than Sitka? 

I have both and prefer Kuiu. They are both quality clothing, but to me, Kuiu is better.

DISCLAIMER: I think everyone should understand that both of these companies make clothing for mountain hunters that need performance clothing at a low weight. This type of clothing may not be suitable for all styles of hunting.

Ok thanks. Yep I live and hunt in the arid desert now. Some of my hunting clothes are cotton LOL. I'll probably have occasion to buy necessarily high quality clothes later in but right now the cheap stuff gets me by.

[7mag.]

I haven't bought any new Kuiu gear in a few years as mine has held out great. Is it still made in Canada or is it made overseas now?
MS

Yes, it's made over seas now. I have both Canadian made and newer stuff, and I can't tell the difference in quality.

[Bean Counter]

Do the clothes come with a good warranty and replacement ?  One of the above posters mentioned that rough terrain tore up his pants. Does KUIU repair or replace?

[7mag.]

Do the clothes come with a good warranty and replacement ?  One of the above posters mentioned that rough terrain tore up his pants. Does KUIU repair or replace?

Not that I'm aware of, but their clothing is surprisingly durable. My first piece of Kuiu gear is a pair of Attack Pants that I got for Father's Day, three seasons ago. They are my favorite piece of hunting clothing I own, and I've worn them on every hunt and scouting trip since I got them. Not to mention countless training hikes. The lower part of the legs are pulled from busting brush without gaiters, and there is one small burn hole from a camp fire ember, otherwise they are still going strong.

[steeliedrew]

I LOVE my Kuiu hooded SuperDown jacket! 

[coachcw]

is it quiet ?

[GurrCentral]

Do the clothes come with a good warranty and replacement ?  One of the above posters mentioned that rough terrain tore up his pants. Does KUIU repair or replace?

Not that I'm aware of, but their clothing is surprisingly durable. My first piece of Kuiu gear is a pair of Attack Pants that I got for Father's Day, three seasons ago. They are my favorite piece of hunting clothing I own, and I've worn them on every hunt and scouting trip since I got them. Not to mention countless training hikes. The lower part of the legs are pulled from busting brush without gaiters, and there is one small burn hole from a camp fire ember, otherwise they are still going strong.

I agree, attack pants rock! I have them in major brown, going to get them in camo as well!

[JBar]

Attack pants and Guide vest are my favs. Wore these for my late season hunt and they both rocked but gotta give my  to my Merino base, Bino harness and gators.

[GurrCentral]

Has anyone tried the Tiburon Pant? I just got the tiburon T and it is awesome! The tiburon pant seems like it would be a great early season/scouting summer pant. Just not sure on the 2-way stretch. anyone have experience with these?

[GurrCentral]

How bout washing tips on each piece? Any wool cleaning product recommendations?

[fair-chase]

How bout washing tips on each piece? Any wool cleaning product recommendations?

Not saying it's right, but this is how I do it...

Anything with a DWR finish (attack, guide series, etc.) gets alternating treatments of Nikwax Softshell and Nikwax Tech Wash. Washed warm, dried hot. About once a year they also get a spray on DWR replenisher, followed by drying on hot.

Anything wool gets baking soda. Washed hot, dried cold.

[fisheral87]

Attack pants.

Al

[ejwright]

Hey guys kuiu is awesome, but the chugach set is back ordered and that's the set I have had my eye on for awhile. I don't really have much extra money and I literally am worried the wait might exceed my patience as well as the funds in my bank account. My question is has anyone recently put themselves on back order for a chugach set, and more so if they did,how long they waited. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, not tryna thread jack just saw active kuiu fans, I love love love the attack pants and bino harness!! I'm sold on kuiu so far, just bummed about their availability.

[nwhunter]

I ordered the yukon rain gear mid Oct and the coat was on backorder and I was told mid to late Nov it would be in. I finally got it Mid January. They have good gear no doubt but are having trouble keeping up apparently. Defenitely dont wait until summer to get your gear ordered. Their bino harness gets the most use from me and I wore the tiburan pants all bow season and loved them.

[ejwright]

Thanks NWhunter!!!

[coachcw]

good luck getting them I've been back ordered for months , First lite is gonna get my clothing business if they don't pick up production.

[jjhunter]

Has anyone tried the Tiburon Pant? I just got the tiburon T and it is awesome! The tiburon pant seems like it would be a great early season/scouting summer pant. Just not sure on the 2-way stretch. anyone have experience with these?

I've got a coupe of pairs that I tried out last archery season.  They are super light and comfortable and nice on those 90+ degree early Sept archery days.