Kuiu 40% sale. Help

[vern.284]

I'm trying to get together some western hunting layers. I'm an east coaster and have clothes for stand hunting. Looking at an elk hunt for 2026, and want to spend some time in the clothes this year.

What would your suggestions be for me from them if any. I did get 3 of there 120lt zip off base layers. I run hot as it is I don't think I need more than that.

Looking primarily at mid layer, jacket and pants. Thanks for the help

 

[tylerthorson95]

What time of year are you going? Location? rifle or bow? need more information.

 

[Rick Richard]

Think in terms of LAYERS and SYNTHETIC. If you are only interested in that brand, then they are great folks who will answer all your questions. Give them a call.

 

[vern.284]

Lol those things would help... Colorado rifle season.

This isn't the only brand I'm sold on, they are having a sale and if anyone here uses them and likes a particular piece they make i would take there advise on the purchase.

 

[Nevrsummr]

I run a lot of kuiu gear. I like the attack pants. Love the peloton 240 mid layer jacket - on warmer days they are outer layer, 240 vest can be added for extra warmth.( i have 2 jackets and a vest because I always wear them) Guide jacket is pretty good but not 100% waterproof, if you want a good wet weather jacket get the yukon. Their down is nice, but a little thin, I would look at stone glacier grumman if you want good down. I'm personally not a fan of any kuiu wool. First lite wool is much better.

Try some on for size if you can before ordering a bunch. The newer stuff is pretty trim fit and some guys either don't like it or have to size up.

Hope that helps

 

[vern.284]

I run a lot of kuiu gear. I like the attack pants. Love the peloton 240 mid layer jacket - on warmer days they are outer layer, 240 vest can be added for extra warmth.( i have 2 jackets and a vest because I always wear them) Guide jacket is pretty good but not 100% waterproof, if you want a good wet weather jacket get the yukon. Their down is nice, but a little thin, I would look at stone glacier grumman if you want good down. I'm personally not a fan of any kuiu wool. First lite wool is much better.

Try some on for size if you can before ordering a bunch. The newer stuff is pretty trim fit and some guys either don't like it or have to size up.

Hope that helps

It does thank you.
What aspect of kuiu wool don't you like?
I got the Merino base because they were $32 a piece. Figured how bad could they be

 

[willfrye027]

Synthetic tops (doesn't have to be Kuiu), kenai jacket, guide or other soft shell on the top for cold mornings/light precipitation. For pants the attack are great, guide pants if it's going to be below 40 degrees or so for the majority of the day.

Might want to get them in solid colors because they might just become your favorite every day clothes too

 

[adk hunter]

I am sold on any brand with hip vents!!!
Katana, Attack or guide pro without long johns are all I wear.
Yukon rain pains over above or add puffy pants for sitting.
That kit or some combo will last you ten years until you gain weight.

 

[Nevrsummr]

It does thank you.
What aspect of kuiu wool don't you like?
I got the Merino base because they were $32 a piece. Figured how bad could they be

It's definitely a good price for wool! I find it to be itchy and very flat if that makes any sense. Compressed might be a better word. First light in comparison is soft and loftier. Im sure I'm going to get bashed for saying that, but that's my opinion on what I have worn.

 

[257WHBY13]

I have Guide Vest, use all the time, I like the Pro Merino 200 too, but if you run hot might be too much. Bought Balaclava & Neck Gaiter, use them a lot too.

 

[tylerthorson95]

My personal opinion is that you need to try numerous things on and buy on fitment. Everyone makes really good stuff. My personal gear that I would use for Colorado rifle season would be something like this:

Baselayers:
- Smartwool Thermal Bottoms (they fit me well - Sitka fits well too)
- Duckworth Comet Top (USA grown wool and Spun/Manufactured in USA)
- Sitka Heavyweight/Lightweight Bottom
- Farm to Feet, Darn Tough, or Duckworth Socks

Pants: (stone glacier is best in terms of fitment, function, and design in my opinion)
- Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite
- Stone Glacier M7 (waterproof/windproof/fleece lined)
- Sitka Timberline Pant or Mountain Pant

Midlayer:
- Stone Glacier Helio (maybe something like the Sitka Heavyweight Hoodie)
- First Lite Kiln Quarter Zip (great piece - their wool is great and the tops fit nice. Their baselayer bottoms have a low-cut fit and doesn't leave much room for the boys, so that's why I opted for SmartWool or Sitka)

Insulation: Down is better for when you're stagnant and glassing. Synthetic is better when moving.
- Stone Glacier Grumman Top
- Stone Glacier Grumman Bottom
- Any Brand of Down Top/Bottom (I know down is expensive so find something in your price range that fits/functions well. Maybe even look at Gerry from Costco, Patagonia, something from REI, etc.)

Outerlayer:
- Stone Glacier M7 Jacket (waterproof/windproof/fleece lined)
- Stone Glacier De Havilland/Headwall Jacket
- Something windproof and can shed light moisture (Sitka DewPoint or Stone Glacier X1)

Boots:
- Try on as many as you can to find something that fits well. Since you are going for elk, I'd recommend a stiffer flex.
- I've tried Kenetrek, Crispi, and Schnees. The Crispi fit me like a glove. I refused to try them on for years because I didn't want to be like everyone else, and man... Kicking myself for being dumb. I've heard Zamberlan is great and Hoffman, or White's. Maybe even look at Lowa or La Sportiva.
- If you're not using waterproof pants/hybrid pants, I'd recommend the Stone Glacier Gaiter

Gloves:
- Good ole leather gloves that I waterproofed

This gear is years of accumulation and I understand it's expensive. You don't need ultra-premium gear to get it done, so shop around and find good deals. If you are to spend your money on anything, spend it on a quality pack and quality pair of boots. Those will get you farther than any other piece of gear. Take any extra money you have and go spend it on ammunition and get to the rifle range. Practice acquiring targets quickly, shooting offhand, building shooting platforms, etc. If you do this, and get yourself in shape, you will likely find success. My first year mule deer hunting, I basically packed out (in the sleet) in tennis shoes and had a mystery ranch metcalf. It worked, but I would rather never do that again. I had mismatch gear on that wasn't warm enough and was shivering basically all day, but in the end I was able to take a 178" mule deer. It's all about determination, persistence, and mental preparedness, not your gear.

 

[cohunt]

Lol those things would help... Colorado rifle season.

This isn't the only brand I'm sold on, they are having a sale and if anyone here uses them and likes a particular piece they make i would take there advise on the purchase.

Which season? 1,2,3,or4 and what altitude?

Huge difference--- sometimes 1st season can be tshirt and lightweight pants, with maybe a thin thermal and jacket( could get light rain too) -- yet 4th season at altitude with lots of snow is gonna require a lot more layers, especially if it gets windy.

Colorado weather is hit or miss year to year so make sure you watch forecast as it gets closer and multiple layers as weather can change quick while on the mountain. It also depends on how you plan to hunt-- if taking an atv in on a trail you'll need heavy gear to buck the wind/cold, but if you hike in from there-- I heat up quick and shed layers quick while hiking steep hills ... best bet is always synthetic multiple layers

 

[vern.284]

My personal opinion is that you need to try numerous things on and buy on fitment. Everyone makes really good stuff. My personal gear that I would use for Colorado rifle season would be something like this:

Baselayers:
- Smartwool Thermal Bottoms (they fit me well - Sitka fits well too)
- Duckworth Comet Top (USA grown wool and Spun/Manufactured in USA)
- Sitka Heavyweight/Lightweight Bottom
- Farm to Feet, Darn Tough, or Duckworth Socks

Pants: (stone glacier is best in terms of fitment, function, and design in my opinion)
- Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite
- Stone Glacier M7 (waterproof/windproof/fleece lined)
- Sitka Timberline Pant or Mountain Pant

Midlayer:
- Stone Glacier Helio (maybe something like the Sitka Heavyweight Hoodie)
- First Lite Kiln Quarter Zip (great piece - their wool is great and the tops fit nice. Their baselayer bottoms have a low-cut fit and doesn't leave much room for the boys, so that's why I opted for SmartWool or Sitka)

Insulation: Down is better for when you're stagnant and glassing. Synthetic is better when moving.
- Stone Glacier Grumman Top
- Stone Glacier Grumman Bottom
- Any Brand of Down Top/Bottom (I know down is expensive so find something in your price range that fits/functions well. Maybe even look at Gerry from Costco, Patagonia, something from REI, etc.)

Outerlayer:
- Stone Glacier M7 Jacket (waterproof/windproof/fleece lined)
- Stone Glacier De Havilland/Headwall Jacket
- Something windproof and can shed light moisture (Sitka DewPoint or Stone Glacier X1)

Boots:
- Try on as many as you can to find something that fits well. Since you are going for elk, I'd recommend a stiffer flex.
- I've tried Kenetrek, Crispi, and Schnees. The Crispi fit me like a glove. I refused to try them on for years because I didn't want to be like everyone else, and man... Kicking myself for being dumb. I've heard Zamberlan is great and Hoffman, or White's. Maybe even look at Lowa or La Sportiva.
- If you're not using waterproof pants/hybrid pants, I'd recommend the Stone Glacier Gaiter

Gloves:
- Good ole leather gloves that I waterproofed

This gear is years of accumulation and I understand it's expensive. You don't need ultra-premium gear to get it done, so shop around and find good deals. If you are to spend your money on anything, spend it on a quality pack and quality pair of boots. Those will get you farther than any other piece of gear. Take any extra money you have and go spend it on ammunition and get to the rifle range. Practice acquiring targets quickly, shooting offhand, building shooting platforms, etc. If you do this, and get yourself in shape, you will likely find success. My first year mule deer hunting, I basically packed out (in the sleet) in tennis shoes and had a mystery ranch metcalf. It worked, but I would rather never do that again. I had mismatch gear on that wasn't warm enough and was shivering basically all day, but in the end I was able to take a 178" mule deer. It's all about determination, persistence, and mental preparedness, not your gear.

Thank you for that list. My issue living in NY is very few places carry anything but Sitka. So I'm stuck buying and trying. I'm not sold on just you but they are running a sale that I can try a few things and if they don't fit well send back or just sell them and no huge loss. I'm not getting everything at once unless my lotto numbers hit the week lol

What you listed give me a strong start on the search and I greatly appreciate it