Kuiu hunting clothing/ what do you wear?

[Andrew]

My only Kuiu is my neck gator and pack, both I love.  However, to be honest I've found probably by far the best pair of pants that are none of the brands you've mentioned...in fact they are not hunting pants.  I bought a pair of climbing pants by Stoic off Steep and Cheap and they are the bomb!  The material beads water and dries quickly, is stretchy and the stitching and reinforcement are great.  One nice small feature is the double snap which allows you to add liners underneath without feeling like you're going to bust out of your pants or when you get towards the end of your hunt and you've lost 10-15 pounds and need to make them a bit smaller to keep them from going down around your ankles.  My only complaint about Kuiu is the fact that they didn't offer to fix a pair of pants that my brother in law dropped over 200 for when they tore at a seam.  He even waited 6 weeks to get them.  That is crap customer service in my book.  I still feel the best clothing for the high hunt are mfr. that more backpacking/hiking based then hunting and most of them have a no questions asked repair warranty.

[Tbob]

I've got a few Kuiu items. The only thing I ever had to wait on was a few dry bags when they messed up my order. They were very helpful though in fixing the problem and even followed up with me a few times to make sure everything was cool. I only order items that are in-stock and have never waited. I just ordered a Peloton 240 full zip hoodie and the 145 Marino base layer top and full zip bottoms. Got them on there Memorial Day sale and save some coin. Got them all within a week of ordering. Love the fit of the hoodie. Fleeced backed and is super comfortable! I'm a fan of there clothing, fits well, and its a bit spendy, but nice quality In my opinion. I've also got a Icon-pro 7200 which I also got on sale at 30% off. Really happy with that pack for the price as well. I've learned to get on-line early during there sales and get my order in asap before items become sold out..

[hunter_sean08]

I've got a few Kuiu items. The only thing I ever had to wait on was a few dry bags when they messed up my order. They were very helpful though in fixing the problem and even followed up with me a few times to make sure everything was cool. I only order items that are in-stock and have never waited. I just ordered a Peloton 240 full zip hoodie and the 145 Marino base layer top and full zip bottoms. Got them on there Memorial Day sale and save some coin. Got them all within a week of ordering. Love the fit of the hoodie. Fleeced backed and is super comfortable! I'm a fan of there clothing, fits well, and its a bit spendy, but nice quality In my opinion. I've also got a Icon-pro 7200 which I also got on sale at 30% off. Really happy with that pack for the price as well. I've learned to get on-line early during there sales and get my order in asap before items become sold out..

Figured I'd resurrect this thread... How do you like the Peloton 240 so far? I'm looking at buying a couple of layers for the modern season, looks like most are in stock. One thing I hate is being overdressed when I'm on the move. I sweat a lot, and would much rather have the option of removing layers as needed. I purchased some First Lite merino base layers the other day and won an Ebay bid on some Attack pants recently, so I'm off to a good start. I would like to get a lighter shirt, maybe one of the Teton Zip-T's or one of their ULTRA merino crew shirts for muzzy elk season to go over the base layer. I will plan on using them during deer season too if there's any warm weather, but the Peloton 240 looked great for when the weather gets a little more crisp. If it rains, I'd just slip my rain layer over the top.

I was on the fence about the Guide jacket since it seemed like a good option for when I'm glassing out in the elements, but the weather never seems to get horrible enough in October to warrant buying something that insulated, even when I'm up at 5,500 feet. If it did get bad, I'd just assume layer around the Peloton and use my rain jacket as a shell. I'm not camping out in the woods and will be trekking in and out of both of my elk and deer spots every day, so I don't need any of the heavy duty gear for extended backpacking trips. Any recommendations?

One thing I can say I don't like about Kuiu, is that I wish they had more hoods on some of their lighter jackets. I know I said I get warm out there, but I like having the option to put my hood up when I stop to glass to keep that wind off my neck.

Cheers

[7mag.]

I've got a few Kuiu items. The only thing I ever had to wait on was a few dry bags when they messed up my order. They were very helpful though in fixing the problem and even followed up with me a few times to make sure everything was cool. I only order items that are in-stock and have never waited. I just ordered a Peloton 240 full zip hoodie and the 145 Marino base layer top and full zip bottoms. Got them on there Memorial Day sale and save some coin. Got them all within a week of ordering. Love the fit of the hoodie. Fleeced backed and is super comfortable! I'm a fan of there clothing, fits well, and its a bit spendy, but nice quality In my opinion. I've also got a Icon-pro 7200 which I also got on sale at 30% off. Really happy with that pack for the price as well. I've learned to get on-line early during there sales and get my order in asap before items become sold out..

Figured I'd resurrect this thread... How do you like the Peloton 240 so far? I'm looking at buying a couple of layers for the modern season, looks like most are in stock. One thing I hate is being overdressed when I'm on the move. I sweat a lot, and would much rather have the option of removing layers as needed. I purchased some First Lite merino base layers the other day and won an Ebay bid on some Attack pants recently, so I'm off to a good start. I would like to get a lighter shirt, maybe one of the Teton Zip-T's or one of their ULTRA merino crew shirts for muzzy elk season to go over the base layer. I will plan on using them during deer season too if there's any warm weather, but the Peloton 240 looked great for when the weather gets a little more crisp. If it rains, I'd just slip my rain layer over the top.

I was on the fence about the Guide jacket since it seemed like a good option for when I'm glassing out in the elements, but the weather never seems to get horrible enough in October to warrant buying something that insulated, even when I'm up at 5,500 feet. If it did get bad, I'd just assume layer around the Peloton and use my rain jacket as a shell. I'm not camping out in the woods and will be trekking in and out of both of my elk and deer spots every day, so I don't need any of the heavy duty gear for extended backpacking trips. Any recommendations?

One thing I can say I don't like about Kuiu, is that I wish they had more hoods on some of their lighter jackets. I know I said I get warm out there, but I like having the option to put my hood up when I stop to glass to keep that wind off my neck.

Cheers

The guide jacket is one of my favorite day hunt pieces. I don't use it on backpack hunts though.

[hunter_sean08]

The guide jacket is one of my favorite day hunt pieces. I don't use it on backpack hunts though.
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You don't get too hot when you're moving around? My buddy was telling me he gets a little too warm in it, even in the middle of October. Appreciate the input.

[7mag.]

The guide jacket is one of my favorite day hunt pieces. I don't use it on backpack hunts though.

You don't get too hot when you're moving around? My buddy was telling me he gets a little too warm in it, even in the middle of October. Appreciate the input.
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For hiking, yes. Still hunting, no. If has pit zips to help regulate temperature, and its not real heavy.

[buglebrush]

I wouldn't bother with the guide jacket.  I run the 145 merino, Kenai, attack pants, and raingear.  Some combination of that system works for everything from hot and sunny to dumping snow.   

[BeWitty]

Guide jacket is one of my favorite items along with their gaiters.

[huntnfmly]

Just got back from a hunt and I wore my Guide pants with 240 base layer  on top only and 210 pelotonand down vest worked great while hiking then then took off vest and wore super down jacket while sitting. Next couple days I wore the bottom base layer also but wore my alpine pants over that. The vents on the side of both pants worked great on letting heat out. They both were the most comfortable pants I've  worn the only thing I'm going to change is a set of their Teton rain gear for over. Because my butt  got wet riding on back of side by side on way back to camp

[buglebrush]

I wouldn't bother with the guide jacket.  I run the 145 merino, Kenai, attack pants, and raingear.  Some combination of that system works for everything from hot and sunny to dumping snow.   

I should add that I often pack in, and the guide jacket is just too heavy to carry around in my backpack.  May be perfect for a dayhunter who is less weight conscious though.

[Magnum_Willys]

Bump for any updates.. I havent really found a use for the guide jacket.  If its dry I prefer something lighter or loftier and more breathable .  If its damp the chugach raingear goes on.   Use my Teton jacket more than anything but mostly for everyday, around camp or road hunts. Too warm to hike in. 

[Wolfdog2314]

I've got the guide jacket and pants for two seasons now, and I put them on once. Maybe twice. I mostly run merino base layers, with the peloton 240, then add the chugash if it's wet. I wear the gaiters most all the time. Especially when it's damp out or I know I'll be bush whacking. I really like the alpine and attack pants as well.

[sagewalker]

I wear a mix of first lite and kuiu and the setup works great for me. A must in my opinion is the guide jacket, kuiu guide gloves, merino beanie and the down puffy is great but it doesn't breathe at all. Created a lot of sweat when it was very cold in Idaho and I had to hike a lot. mix and match to get the best comfort is what I recommend. Have a good day!

[Magnum_Willys]

I wear a mix of first lite and kuiu and the setup works great for me. A must in my opinion is the guide jacket, kuiu guide gloves, merino beanie and the down puffy is great but it doesn't breathe at all. Created a lot of sweat when it was very cold in Idaho and I had to hike a lot. mix and match to get the best comfort is what I recommend. Have a good day!

Guide jacket with puffy would not be something to walk in for sure !

[sagewalker]

I wear a mix of first lite and kuiu and the setup works great for me. A must in my opinion is the guide jacket, kuiu guide gloves, merino beanie and the down puffy is great but it doesn't breathe at all. Created a lot of sweat when it was very cold in Idaho and I had to hike a lot. mix and match to get the best comfort is what I recommend. Have a good day!

Guide jacket with puffy would not be something to walk in for sure !

I just had the puffy on with my base layer, no guide jacket over the top. But I was packing a good amount of weight around too.