Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: Morrison4375 on April 06, 2012, 09:40:37 AM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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i have heard alot of issues with first lites sizing issues..being way to small..becareful on the sizes
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ALL of the high end merino is nice stuff and very similiar. Personally, I'd find the best deal and go that route. :twocents:
Minus 33 is a great choice, and equal if not better for some, at half the price.
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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.
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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. :dunno:
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u can buy kuiu merino in camo
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Calls it vias. Large pattern.
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You can't go wrong with either company. Both make great products in my opinion and I have used both.
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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!
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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.
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Does minus 33 support hunting? That was the kicker for me.
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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...."
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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.
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Good thinking dreamingbig. I really like Minus 33, but will have to check it out before I buy anymore. ;)
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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 :dunno:
