Zeke-BE Report post Posted June 25, 2017 Looking into nicer fabric and technology in camo. Looking at the Kuiu brand. But I don't know of anywhere to try it on, it looks like its by mail only. Does anybody use this stuff and what models do they layer themselves between early, mid, and late hunts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 25, 2017 Kuiu is all I wear now for mid to late season hunts as my layering system. I wear Sitka base layers, since I have them already, but I would go Kuiu if I didn't. I have: Guide DCS pants in Verde and Vias Yukon rain pants in Major brown and Verde Guide DCS vest in Vias and Verde 2.0 Guide DCS jackets in Verde, Vias, and Major brown Teton soft shell jacket in Verde Super down jacket in Verde Yukon Rain Jacket in Verde Depending on temps and weather, I wear my rain pants as a wind pant/outer layer, and my guide pants over jeans. I can layer both over jeans if it gets really cold and be fine into the 0° range, even when sitting and gassing. Tops can go from a single layer vest or jacket, to vest/down jacket/guide jacket layers. Most of my stuff are mediums, but my brown Guide DCS jacket is a large, and easily goes over 3-5 layers. They do run a touch small compared to other brands, and are an athletic fit, so meant to be closer fitting. Taylor has appropriated some of mine too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted June 25, 2017 Huh ive seen all these pictures before I don't remember you having this camo. ha ha . Yeah I like the Major Brown and the Vias combo. I also like the foam padded knee pad ones to My thinking was 1st layer Ultra Tibura zip t 2nd layer 200 Pelotan zip t 3rd layer 240 Pelotan 4th Guide DCS jacket Do you think I need the vest for colder weather? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 25, 2017 I won't be buying new camo for a while as I have a pretty substantial amount of real tree stuff in various brands and don't plan to invest in new stuff till this current stuff is old and tattered. Also, with everyone coming out with their own proprietary patterns, you can find the older stuff at a fraction of the price. But if I were to invest in higher end fabrics and camo I would look into First Lite. Great products and a great company that is highly committed to conservation. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted June 25, 2017 I have quite a bit of hunting clothes from different companies. Of the higher end stuff, I prefer Sitka over Kuiu and first lite. The pattern doesnt really matter to me as I usually try not to have matching uppers and bottoms, it is just a preference thing for me. I tend to wear solids as my bottoms and like Prana pants and Eddie Bauer guide pants. For the tops, the Sitka fits me much better. Kuiu uppers always tend to be short for me and I am not tall at 5' 10". When I put my arms in the air, my belly button just about pops out with Kuiu. The quality of Kuiu is great imo, I just prefer the fit of Sitka more. I will say that after wearing the higher end camo, it is almost impossible to wear my older camo. The new stuff is just so much more comfortable. While they are considerably more comfortable, they are also much more "delicate" than jeans and canvas style pants. I do not mind the trade off, it just gives me another reason to spend more money on camo when they wear out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted June 25, 2017 They have a truck coming to phx in October to try on. Most of the tops art tru to size for an athletic build. If you are over weight order big. Bottoms are accurate size wise. Morino is more comfortable than peloton. Guide jacket and guide serise is nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted June 25, 2017 I have quite a bit of hunting clothes from different companies. Of the higher end stuff, I prefer Sitka over Kuiu and first lite. The pattern doesnt really matter to me as I usually try not to have matching uppers and bottoms, it is just a preference thing for me. I tend to wear solids as my bottoms and like Prana pants and Eddie Bauer guide pants. For the tops, the Sitka fits me much better. Kuiu uppers always tend to be short for me and I am not tall at 5' 10". When I put my arms in the air, my belly button just about pops out with Kuiu. The quality of Kuiu is great imo, I just prefer the fit of Sitka more. I will say that after wearing the higher end camo, it is almost impossible to wear my older camo. The new stuff is just so much more comfortable. While they are considerably more comfortable, they are also much more "delicate" than jeans and canvas style pants. I do not mind the trade off, it just gives me another reason to spend more money on camo when they wear out. Hmmmm ok. Im 5-11 and right at 200lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 25, 2017 I am 6' -5" and 155#. The mediums fit me great, with some room to layer base/LS Tee/vest or down. My Guide DCS in Major brown is a large, and I can layer an additional 2 layers under it if needed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I have a kuiu and like it a lot you cando lite weight early season to multi layer late season durability in fair but weight is low. I previously had realtree pattern from bass pro and it wore you out just from how much the clothes weighed. Lost about half the weight and more comfort with kuiu. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I am 6' -5" and 155#. The mediums fit me great, with some room to layer base/LS Tee/vest or down. My Guide DCS in Major brown is a large, and I can layer an additional 2 layers under it if needed. Quit spending money on rifles and buy some food! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I am 6' -5" and 155#. The mediums fit me great, with some room to layer base/LS Tee/vest or down. My Guide DCS in Major brown is a large, and I can layer an additional 2 layers under it if needed. Ethiopians send Lance food out of compassion. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I have quite a bit of hunting clothes from different companies. Of the higher end stuff, I prefer Sitka over Kuiu and first lite. The pattern doesnt really matter to me as I usually try not to have matching uppers and bottoms, it is just a preference thing for me. I tend to wear solids as my bottoms and like Prana pants and Eddie Bauer guide pants. For the tops, the Sitka fits me much better. Kuiu uppers always tend to be short for me and I am not tall at 5' 10". When I put my arms in the air, my belly button just about pops out with Kuiu. The quality of Kuiu is great imo, I just prefer the fit of Sitka more. I will say that after wearing the higher end camo, it is almost impossible to wear my older camo. The new stuff is just so much more comfortable. While they are considerably more comfortable, they are also much more "delicate" than jeans and canvas style pants. I do not mind the trade off, it just gives me another reason to spend more money on camo when they wear out. Hmmmm ok. Im 5-11 and right at 200lbs. I am 5-10" 175lbs and wear size large in everything Kuiu. I would think you might need XL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I'm pretty sure Lance isn't 6'5" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I am 6' -5" tall. (Six foot negative 5".....5'7"). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I'm 6'2" and 205 I wear xl in everything. I hate the "trendy" aspect of Kuiu camo but I love this gear and so I buy almost everything in solid colors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
