Which do you prefer

[knightrider]

Kuiu or firstlite? Thanks ahead if time

 

[Iglow]

This

 

[ADR]

Generally speaking Kuiu for me. I think a lot depends on your body type because they fit a lot different

 

[Rackseeker]

I wish I could add my 2 cents but I have only used First lite. I would like to try some items from KUIU in the near future. My son in law purchased the First Lite sanctuary bibs and parka last year. They have changed the outer shell material from when I purchased mine a few years ago.

 

[ZachMarkus]

First lite base layers

 

[MickThompson]

For what layer?

 

[knightrider]

For what layer?

Mid

 

[maclet24]

I've got some Kuiu, and Sitka stuff. I really like both, but if I'm being totally honest. Outside of the more extreme weather outer layer stuff like jacket/bibs. It really feels like a pretty big waste of money. I've got socks, gloves, base layers, vests, face masks, and head coverings. Most of that stuff I almost never wear because there are just better cheaper items that are more comfortable.

Early season when it's hot, I just use a walmart special of thin cheap breathable clothing that blocks mosquitos.

On elk hunts in the rockies I love my kuiu down jacket/vest/outer shell/pants. They pack down super well, they have a lot of zips to open up and breathe while hiking long distances, and they're pretty versatile. Their gloves, socks, face masks, and base layers didn't do it for me though.
On a really cold windy day sitting in a deer stand late season. Love the sitka fanatic jacket and bibs.

Anything else I look towards hiking, active brands, or cheap basic items. Honestly, I have a wool sweater from Mens Warehouse I used to wear to work that gets more play than some of the absurdly priced wool sweat shirts I got from hunting brands. Thin little face coverings are great, but a regular scarf is infinitely warmer and more comfortable to me if I'm trying to stay warm.

 

[MickThompson]

Drake has some really good windproof fleece

 

[Savage]

I pay attention to camofire. I have a Kuiu pack I bought for overnight hunting that I do like.

I like black ovis stuff and really like their light weight merino- particularly the face mask and gloves.

 

[recurve60#]

I'm poor man. I can't contribute here.
I'm still flannel, a knife and a pocket full of shells hunter.

 

[infoman jr.]

Mid

First Lite Klamath is perfect for this. I wish they still made the hoodie, but you can still get the pullover without one.
https://www.firstlite.com/products/...s-klamath-quarter-zip_color=first-lite-fusion

 

[WTNBowHunter]

First Lite Klamath is perfect for this. I wish they still made the hoodie, but you can still get the pullover without one.

Agreed…Klamath hoodie is awesome! Make sure you layer properly under the mid layer too. I wear the FL obsidian foundry pants for a mid layer with Klamath hoodie. Will add one of their layering vests and puffer pants if its chilly in the morning but going to warm up and same for when it cools down in the evenings.

 

[infoman jr.]

From a system standpoint, I really like a merino base layer because it retains most of its warmth when wet, and the synthetic fleece midlayer draws moisture out of the merino.

The zip-off kiln thermal bottoms are one of my favorite pieces because you can take them off as it warms up in the morning without taking your boots off.

 

[mike243]

I'm poor man. I can't contribute here.
I'm still flannel, a knife and a pocket full of shells hunter.

I'm still trying to figure out where they all live to get all these cold temps lol

 

[redblood]

I'm still trying to figure out where they all live to get all these cold temps lol

Heard that. My wifes garndmother made me a trebark 1/4 zip fleece in 1994. This will be its 31st hunting season.


About 15 years ago sportman guide marked their brown camo pants, pullovers and vest down to 10.00 each. I bought 2 or each.

Huntworth is the brand

 

[backyardtndeer]

Never used either. Most my stuff is Cabela's branded from when it was still Cabela's.

 

[knightrider]

Ordered the first lite kiln hoodie hopefully it stands up to the reviews

 

[Gravey]

I've tried most everything for cold weather and settled on first lite merino wool base layers and outerwear is Sitka. Have middle layers from Sitka, Kuiu, and others. The key to buying them is wait for the sales. Lightweight stuff is whatever I can find the best deals on. Have a few pants and shirts from mossy oak's online store.

 

[mike243]

It may sound silly but the best way I have found to ck how well jackets and hoodies work is ride a 4 wheeler down the road on a cold morning, you can tell pretty quick which 1 will stop the cold from creeping in, I have been surprised at some of the hoodies being thin but blocking the wind, most of the decent ones say rain resistant, reckon that covers them if you get a little wet . that said I was given 3 set of coveralls and a pair of insulated jeans. 1 pair is orange camo and I might wear that on a public gun hunt for safety lol. Now I just need some below 20 temps to test them.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

I'm still trying to figure out where they all live to get all these cold temps lol

Well just this past winter we had 0 degrees with some negative degree mornings on the plateau. Sure it was past deer season but I was still out in it looking for pigs. I was sure thankful for some thick merino.

 

[Snake]

I've got Scentlok and Scent Blocker brands they are Mossy Oak which I always liked . Most of my stuff is Mossy Oak or some type of Realtree . Can't afford the stuff you guys are talking about . My mom used make my outfits . I'd have the newest brand before it hit the market . She worked at a place that made camo for different businesses. Still have some of the older clothes.

 

[Deer Assassin]

flannel

 

[killingtime 41]

This

I can't spend that kind of money. All my stuff is from Walmart. The more expensive stuff as I understand it is warmer and thinner. I would love that but man does it come at a cost. Remember when thrift store military camo was all a man needed.

 

[David1475]

Kuiu down is some of the best i have found. Outside of their down, my personal preference is a different brand.
First Lite base layers are good- their mid and outer stuff is not my favorite.
Trying ASIO this year for the first time, I love the pattern and clothing so far.

 

[eyeseeker]

For cold weather…..gamehide parkas are hard to beat

 

[Tweeter]

I wear Sitka, I started wearing it for waterfowl and it's snowballed into deer and turkey, but I honestly think it's a damn gimmick. I wore drake before Sitka and was perfectly fine.

 

[thale51]

Neither. I don't mind paying for good gear, but I just can't bring myself to pay the prices that Sitka is asking. Pretty much all of my hunting clothing is from Nomad. I've been impressed with everything I've gotten from them so far.

 

[East TN Bowhunter]

Early bow season I use Mossy Oak Tibee, stuff is super thin and wicks well. Mid I go redhead and cabelas. In the cold, I use under armour and redhead silent stalker elite insulated bibs and cabelas whitetail M050 jacket. Never used anything first lite but I do have a KUIU 2500 back pack and I love it for stalking, treestand hunting, or saddle hunting. It holds alot, heavy duty ripstop material, has a custom fit, and holds climbing sticks, camera, platform, quiver, etc.

 

[East TN Bowhunter]

Neither. I don't mind paying for good gear, but I just can't bring myself to pay the prices that Sitka is asking. Pretty much all of my hunting clothing is from Nomad. I've been impressed with everything I've gotten from them so far.

Nomad ain't the cheapest either, at least at Bucees it aint.