Most durable high end rain gear? leaning Kuiu Yukon

[fishngamereaper]

Considering the current sale I'd buy the Kuiu right now..

I've run kuiu for the last couple years including blacktail soakers and north slope AK drenchers and it's held up great.

It's athletic fit btw so keep that in mind...

[Duckslayer89]

Considering the current sale I'd buy the Kuiu right now..

I've run kuiu for the last couple years including blacktail soakers and north slope AK drenchers and it's held up great.

It's athletic fit btw so keep that in mind...

I would probably buy the kuiu with the sale too. But full price probably not

[Westside88]

Considering the current sale I'd buy the Kuiu right now..

I've run kuiu for the last couple years including blacktail soakers and north slope AK drenchers and it's held up great.

It's athletic fit btw so keep that in mind...

Thanks, hadn't seen the sale yet. I've heard it fits pretty snug. I'm 6'4" 230, normally wear an XL comfortably. is it snug enough to go with 2XL?

[fishngamereaper]

Considering the current sale I'd buy the Kuiu right now..

I've run kuiu for the last couple years including blacktail soakers and north slope AK drenchers and it's held up great.

It's athletic fit btw so keep that in mind...

Thanks, hadn't seen the sale yet. I've heard it fits pretty snug. I'm 6'4" 230, normally wear an XL comfortably. is it snug enough to go with 2XL?

Ya at least..
Base layer stuff I go Lg and it's snug...
Outer layer stuff I do XL so I can layer underneath..
I'm  6'1 205

[Mulie87]

Considering the current sale I'd buy the Kuiu right now..

I've run kuiu for the last couple years including blacktail soakers and north slope AK drenchers and it's held up great.

It's athletic fit btw so keep that in mind...

Yes!!!  Buy one size bigger in almost all their stuff. Almost all of it runs a size small. I always read reviews for fit before I buy.
 
Thanks, hadn't seen the sale yet. I've heard it fits pretty snug. I'm 6'4" 230, normally wear an XL comfortably. is it snug enough to go with 2XL?

[NKAS]

Is the Yukon thicker material than the chugach? I'm thinking about kuiu as well but I would like something that's not going to rip the first couple trips into the brush..

[Magnum_Willys]

Is the Yukon thicker material than the chugach? I'm thinking about kuiu as well but I would like something that's not going to rip the first couple trips into the brush..

The yukon is almost twice as thick/heavy as the new chugach

[NKAS]

Ok thanks I was pretty sure the Yukon was what I was after but wasn't quite sure.

[huntnnw]

I own the chugach for the last 8 years and it’s been fantastic.

[Caseknife]

If you are concerned about weight, Yukon pants and Chugach jacket, good combination.

[OltHunter]

Lots of good info. I've tried a lot, and they all are good.

My only input, nothing is worth full price. Wait for a sale.

I've always been hesitant to wash my rain gear. But after reading into it and listening to some podcasts, I've learned washing your rain gear is essential to keeping the breathable types working properly season after season. There is a method and process to them all, I won't get into the details.

[Westside88]

I've decided on the Kuiu Yukon. It seems like the one most likely to last a long time for me. I have other lightweight stuff for those days when I don't "need" raingear. Now to just lock down the sizing. I followed their measuring chart and feel pretty confident on a 2xl for pants. The coat came out as an XL, which is what I normally wear (46 in a suit jacket) , but it seems like getting a 2xl would allow for layering, even though when wearing rain gear I don't usually have much else on. The input has been helpful, thanks!

[Magnum_Willys]

If you are concerned about weight, Yukon pants and Chugach jacket, good combination.

If you wear a 46 I would go 2xl.   You want to be able to go over a puffy

[thinkingman]

Military surplus goretex is bomb proof and way way cheaper. I can’t imagine buying a 500 dollar jacket and then cutting firewood or loading a wood stove putting a hole in it. Check out the military surplus gore if you want breathable. I keep that in a dry sack in my pack for out hunting and the PVC for in camp walking around or by the fire if it’s raining

Been saying this for years.
3 layer Goretex made in USA with much better sizing options than the fanboy favorite labels.
I have two pieces that fit great for $100.

[Westside88]

I ended up buying the Kuiu Yukon during the Labor Day sale. It arrived today and I really like it. I'm 6'4 230 and usually sear and XL and have a 34" inseam. Using their sizing guide I ordered 2XL jacket and pants and they fit perfectly. Very comfortable, I'm looking forward to trying it out