So to start out with I spent a lot of time this year looking at coming up with a solid system for hunting at all periods of the season. I knew that I was going to be making a significant purchase. I just wanted to pass on what I came up with and I hope this might help a few people out there. So as far as my research went I was looking at Cabela's, KUIU and Sitka. I know there are a couple other companies out there such as Core4, Kryptek and First Lite; but I have to admit I did not dig into there setups to deep after looking at there main components/prices. J=Jacket P=Pants T=Top B=Bottoms
Cabela's Instinct Backcountry KUIU Sitka
Hybrid Vest 139.99 Guide DCS 119.99 Jetstream 189.99
Hybrid Pants 159.99 Guide DCS 149.99 Timberline 229.99
Gaiters 99.99 69.99 149.99
Hat 34.99 19.99 30.00
Beanie 39.99 29.99 30.00
Puffy Coat 159.99 Kenai 199.99 Kelvin 249.99
Rain GoreTex J 299.99 Chugach J 269.99 Cloudburst J 349.99
Rain GoreTex P 269.99 Chugach P 229.99 Cloudburst P 329.99
Neck Gaiter 39.99 Merino 145 19.99 35.00
Base layer T 159.99 Merino 145 89.99 Core Zip 89.99
Base layer B 159.99 Merino 145 89.99 Core 99.99
Stalk Pants 139.99 Alpine 149.99 Ascent 149.99
Fanin Soft J 219.99 Guide DCS 189.99 Fanatic Lite 289.99
Gloves 99.99 Yukon 89.99 Jetstream 69.99
Light Jacket 99.99 Peleton 200 99.99 Ascent 189.99
Total (Approx) 2000 1800 2500
I ended up with the Kuiu and am very pleased. Still have a couple items I want to get but this is an starter. Obviously things can swing on price and I whole heartedly recommend mixing and matching. I just happen to get good deals on the items that I was looking for so I did not necessarily need to mix and match. I have a buddy that has the Core4 baselayers and I think they are well made along with the stuff from First Lite. And for guys on the fence I have been looking at the Teton set up from Kuiu, half the price for some nice synthetic components.
