KUIU Or First Lite

[Morrison4375]

I am torn on which one to go with wanted to get some input from other people. I am leaning a moretoward the first lite due to KUIU being out of stock all the time.

[matt345]

I am assuming you mean the thermal layers they both sell, Kuiu is great stuff but their Merino is a bit itchy for me, have not tried any of the first light stuff.

[JPhelps]

I have the Kryptek elephant skin top and bottoms.  Awesome base layer.  They are comfortable against the skin.  Kryptek also has the Marino in mothwing camo if needed.

I have always used smartwool or icebreaker merino before but the Kryptek is just as good If not better.

[huntnnw]

i have heard alot of issues with first lites sizing issues..being way to small..becareful on the sizes

[MtnMuley]

ALL of the high end merino is nice stuff and very similiar.  Personally, I'd find the best deal and go that route.  

Minus 33 is a great choice, and equal if not better for some, at half the price.

[Johnb317]

I bought a KUIU shirt, but if you're looking base layer and don't need camo, take a look at Smartwool and icebreaker...  think they have longer wool fibers... and on a positive note you can wear them when not hunting.

I do like the KUIU camo pattern.

[MtnMuley]

I bought a KUIU shirt, but if you're looking base layer and don't need camo, take a look at Smartwool and icebreaker...  think they have longer wool fibers... and on a positive note you can wear them when not hunting.

I do like the KUIU camo pattern.

None of my KUIU merino is camo.

[huntnnw]

u can buy kuiu merino in camo

[Johnb317]

Calls it vias. Large pattern.

[dreamingbig]

You can't go wrong with either company.  Both make great products in my opinion and I have used both.

[huntindoc]

Just got my first lite base layer.  Suprised the heck out of me.  Softer than cotton, not itchy at all.  Some other "ultra fine" merino has been a bit ithcy.  Not this.  Would probably have gone with Kuiu, but couldn't get it!

[yajsab]

I have not seen or touch the Kuiu but comparing the First Lite to Minus 33, I would just go with the Minus 33 to save some $$$.  It's the same stuff.  My skin is sensitive and I can wear Minus33 without any issue.

[dreamingbig]

Does minus 33 support hunting?  That was the kicker for me.

[yajsab]

Are you talking about the company?  Not sure.  I just buy the best bang for the bucks.  Here's what their site said: 

http://www.lwpackard.com/

http://www.minus33.com/ourstory.aspx

"Minus33 was started with the foundation of providing high quality, warm, garments to the active and Outdoor community...."

[dreamingbig]

That is cool.  Yes, I was referring to the company.  FirstLite and Kuiu are both hunting companies.  I have and own some smartwool but I do everything possible to buy from a hunting company when I can rather than one that supports PETA and other antihunting endeavours.