Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/03/22 07:19 PM
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garymc
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I used to love the Cabelas gear and still use some of my MT050 from time to time, but compared to the Kuiu gear the Cabelas stuff feels like it is filled with lead. Absolutely no comparison in weight. The Kuiu Super Ultra Down is phenomenal when it comes to warmth to weight ratio. I believe the pants and jacket combined weigh less than a pound and can be wadded up small enough to fit in your pocket. It also is water/wind proof. I always wear it as an under layer as I feel as an outer layer it would be noisy and not durable. I did most of my more strenuous hunts before Kuiu, but have been a long time user of First Lite merino base layers. In a layering system the Kuiu will really shine on hunts where there is a lot of walking over multiple days in reducing cumulative fatigue. If I were to ever go on another elk or caribou hunt where a lot of walking was in order, Kuiu would definitely be my go to because of the warmth to weight ratio along with the engineering/thought that has went into the system for venting to regulate body temp, pocket design, fit and it is down right comfortable with the no binding design. I scoffed at the price as many have, but using sales, discount codes, the used market etc have started to accumulate some of the most useful pieces I need.
On another not I never wear a Kuiu outer layer to tree stand whitetail bow hunt in WV as I feel it is not quiet enough.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/03/22 11:34 PM
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I wear old school camo from the 90's
Mostly Mossy Oak brand camo in different patterns
I have nine full sets ( 6 pocket pants , short sleeve t-shirt , long sleeve t-shirt , button up long sleeve ) to run a full week of archery hunting .
I keep them in a heavy duty tote , with fresh cut sage .
Some guys I know run one or two high dollar outfits all week long , sweating like pigs ......do pigs sweat ?
To each their own
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/03/22 11:49 PM
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Just layer up with some good old outdoor everyday workclothes. All that other stuff is just gimmicky junk to get your money.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
[Re: danny clifton]
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05/04/22 02:30 AM
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Hard to beat Carhart insulated bibs. I like the ones with the zipper all the way up the front. They call them zip to waist. Like good boots they need broke in. You can get some good long johns , put on blue jeans, a nice heavy shirt and a good coat and hood, and stay out in some serious cold. They last a long time. Taking all the abuse a trapper/hunter wants to dish out. You tube how to make oil cloth and you can water proof them. When its not bitter cold wear fewer layers. I think those big prices are for people who just feel good about themselves when they spend more. Most of the time. That outfit will most likely result in your death where I hunt and trap. A good recipe for hypothermia.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/04/22 09:23 AM
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USMC, I'm not sure if you know but you can sign up with Sitka and receive 40% off of their clothing for your service. You have to do it directly through them, its called their pro program
First Lite also has a program similar to this but I'm not sure what their discount is
Kuiu only offers 10% off to veterans and law enforcement
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Re: High end hunting clothing
[Re: coondagger2]
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05/04/22 09:43 AM
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USMC, I'm not sure if you know but you can sign up with Sitka and receive 40% off of their clothing for your service. You have to do it directly through them, its called their pro program
First Lite also has a program similar to this but I'm not sure what their discount is
Kuiu only offers 10% off to veterans and law enforcement Noah, good info, buddy. I’ll check it out.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/04/22 09:47 AM
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danny clifton
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Been awhile since I hunted elk. 40 years or so. None of that stuff you guys are talking about was even invented. Elk season was in Oct. in CO. Far from arctic conditions. Never been to AK. Trapped and camped in some WY Jan and Feb weather. Was a bit chilly a few times but got by. Instead of walking 17 miles a day we used horses and mules to hunt elk. Set up a camp. Hike 3-4 miles tops. Used binoculars more than boots or saddles. Trapping in WY used an argo a lot. If your going to pack out antlers and meat on your back , your going to earn your groceries no matter what your wearing.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/04/22 12:00 PM
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Cotton is rotten..need wick dry tee shirts...and wick dry socks
It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
[Re: aknome]
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05/04/22 12:41 PM
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Cotton Kills. Still abusing 20 year old Cabela's gear but I agree the new stuff is junk. Layers are the ticket to comfort and safety and a pack large enough to hold it when you shed some of those layers. 38 years of experimenting in Alaska will shorten your list of what's acceptable. A friend brought Sitka gear up here but it went into the trash rather than the luggage back to the lower 48. Complete tatters on a very moderate hunt. Wool is fine if you aren't putting on miles or sliding down avalanche chutes on your rear end. Under Grunden's on an ATV all day in the rain is nice and cozy. Sounds like you need lightweight layers and a good shell for wind / rain. Fleece is my go to for layers. Same here on the Cabela's clothing, the old stuff was good and practically indestructible. I still have a lot of it that's twenty-five years old, well-worn and still very serviceable. Good advice you give.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/04/22 12:56 PM
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It wasn’t many years ago I would have agreed with the car hart crowd but I gotta tell ya their is no comparison between today’s hunting gear and what was available just a few years ago . Today’s clothing is lighter warmer and quieter than anything available just ten years ago. I don’t know how many dry plus jackets I have that only work if it does NOT rain , lol. Just kept trying different weight jackets and non of them worked. That being said they were a lot lighter than carharts and warmer. Today I have a 3 piece set of Browning ( jacket outer parka and bibs ) that are warm , dry , quiet and weigh about a third of what the old clothes weighed. I bought the entire getup 50 percent/off for about $150 and wish I had listened to my son a long time ago . Yea it’s made in China but the price was right and the wearability ( is that a word ) is great . I can’t speak for using it on a 10 to 17 mile hike , I start heading to the truck after 3 or 4 when I’m in the mountains. Good luck John, let us know what you end up with . P.S. also bought this on clearance after season.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/04/22 12:59 PM
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robert.d12
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I bought some KUIU stuff last year and will be buying a bunch more this year. It’s all really nice but I defiantly like some pieces more than others. It light weight dries fast and keeps you warm
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Re: High end hunting clothing
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05/04/22 02:02 PM
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Marty
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What country is on the tag of Sitka or First Lite or Kuiu? not USA.
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Re: High end hunting clothing
[Re: danny clifton]
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05/04/22 04:08 PM
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Hard to beat Carhart insulated bibs. I like the ones with the zipper all the way up the front. They call them zip to waist. Like good boots they need broke in. You can get some good long johns , put on blue jeans, a nice heavy shirt and a good coat and hood, and stay out in some serious cold. They last a long time. Taking all the abuse a trapper/hunter wants to dish out. You tube how to make oil cloth and you can water proof them. When its not bitter cold wear fewer layers. I think those big prices are for people who just feel good about themselves when they spend more. Most of the time. Try mountain hunting in that getup you just described. You'll have a stroke. Usually the people I see commenting on high end hunting clothing have never actually tried it, or don't hunt in the same conditions and can't justify it. Carhartt sold their soul to China and are good for riding 4 wheelers around, and that's about it around here.
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