ULTRA MERINO 145 ZIP-OFF BOTTOM Question

[vandeman17]

Does anybody run these? Thoughts?

[huntnfmly]

I have the 220 I think they are.
I really like them easy to take off without taking boots off

[vandeman17]

I have the 220 I think they are.
I really like them easy to take off without taking boots off

I am just looking for their warmest zip off option for stand hunting as well as duck hunting. The 145 are highest I see on their website

[zwickeyman]

I have 2 thicknesses and to be honest not sure as they were the first year out. They are awesome and cant imagine running standard bottoms now

[vandeman17]

Just did another search and found 210 but don’t see them for sale on kuiu site. Anybody know another place to get them or something similar?

[trophyhunt]

Not sure what weight I have, but really like mine! 

[Stein]

I haven't found thin merino to be super warm, it's more like a great layer between your skin and a true insulating layer.  It will add some warmth, but if I'm worried about getting cold, I'm putting on something on top of the thin merino.  For duck hunting, I would be looking at a fleece layer for the bottom under waders (or insulated coveralls for dry land) or something puffy up top.

[vandeman17]

I haven't found thin merino to be super warm, it's more like a great layer between your skin and a true insulating layer.  It will add some warmth, but if I'm worried about getting cold, I'm putting on something on top of the thin merino.  For duck hunting, I would be looking at a fleece layer for the bottom under waders (or insulated coveralls for dry land) or something puffy up top.

I have a pair of fleece sweats for under my waders but like the idea of being able to put something on without having to take the boots off after the hike to the blind. Same with hiking in to stand for deer hunting. The puffy looks nice but expensive! 

[huntnfmly]

Just did another search and found 210 but don’t see them for sale on kuiu site. Anybody know another place to get them or something similar?

You are right that is what mine are the 210's I've had them for I few years. They work great for what you're talking about.
I have the tendency to over dress and it is nice to be able to take them off as easy as they do

[Archry]

I've had the 210 merino for two years. Elk hunting.  They absorb smell n sweat really well for multi day use. Not cheap but you get what you pay for.

[Lemoore-on]

I have the synthetics in both weights & I love them. 

[7mmfan]

There are other options for merino than kuiu/firstlite Check out Icebreaker, Smartwool, Woolley, etc... I have been wearing Smartwool 250 base layers for over 10 years. Durable and warm. Like other quality wool clothing though, not cheap.

[Stein]

There are other options for merino than kuiu/firstlite Check out Icebreaker, Smartwool, Woolley, etc... I have been wearing Smartwool 250 base layers for over 10 years. Durable and warm. Like other quality wool clothing though, not cheap.

Amazon sells a house brand as does Camofire, both are great at much less cost.

[7mmfan]

There are other options for merino than kuiu/firstlite Check out Icebreaker, Smartwool, Woolley, etc... I have been wearing Smartwool 250 base layers for over 10 years. Durable and warm. Like other quality wool clothing though, not cheap.

Amazon sells a house brand as does Camofire, both are great at much less cost.

There you go. Lots of options out there. Look at Sierra trading post as well, can find good deals there. Steep and cheap is another one.

[vandeman17]

I ended up finding a set of the 210s on rokslide and scooped them up. Looking forward to the zip on and off ability