Author Topic: KUIU Or First Lite (Read 7785 times)

Morrison4375 · « **on:** April 06, 2012, 09:40:37 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2012, 09:44:35 AM »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2012, 09:48:44 AM »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2012, 02:36:36 PM »

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

MtnMuley · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2012, 02:40:10 PM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2012, 02:50:33 PM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2012, 04:03:41 PM »

Quote from: Johnb317 on April 06, 2012, 02:50:33 PM

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2012, 02:01:17 PM »

u can buy kuiu merino in camo

Johnb317 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2012, 04:01:00 PM »

Calls it vias. Large pattern.

dreamingbig · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2012, 08:57:12 AM »

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

huntindoc · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2012, 11:22:39 AM »

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 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2012, 12:24:32 PM »

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 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2012, 02:02:56 PM »

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

yajsab · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2012, 02:21:47 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2012, 07:36:11 AM »

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.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2012, 04:05:28 PM »

Good thinking dreamingbig. I really like Minus 33, but will have to check it out before I buy anymore.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2012, 04:45:52 PM »

I use minus 33 for all of my base layers when in the outdoors whether it be hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing, etc...It is amazingly comfortable and holds up really well. Ive used and washed some of my things a ton and they still look like new. Never had a sizing issue, and they never shrank in the drier. I never checked to see if they supported hunting or not though

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