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    FL Solitude / Skre Guardian Bibs

    The zips are completely full length and do not stop at the waist. It’s a double zipper system, one at the top and one at the bottom. The zipper goes up to mid torso or so, so you’d have to reach under your jacket to unzip it if it’s zipped all the way to the top. There is a velcro tab that...
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    Overwhelmed Whitetail Newbie

    I haven’t found a bib from a non-hunting company with the features I want. The FL Solitude bibs roll up decently well for what they are and the full length side zips makes it easier to put them on while set up. I also like the uncompahgre pants when packability is important. They’re not silent...
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    First Lite Uncompahgre Layering Question

    I don’t have the midi pants but I do have the unc pants and furnace. I really like them as an alternative to heavy bibs when packability is important. Side note, they are not super durable, so I wouldn’t walk in them very far or through brush. I think those three would get me to ~20 stationary...
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    Kuiu whitetail line

    Here’s a quick way to test wind resistance: https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/wind-resistant-vs-wind-proof-a-simple-trick-to-test-any-fabric/ How much room do you have to layer with the xl?
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    Kuiu Proximity Review

    Nice review! Thanks for posting that. What size did you get in the jacket and bibs. Do they seem windproof? If you hold it over your mouth and blow, can you feel air get through?
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    First Lite Recommendations

    Some of my favorites are furnace zip offs and henley, tundra balaclava, and fingerless gloves. Solitude bibs are nice. A pair of puffy pants like the kenai or uncompahgre underneath the stratus bibs can be more versatile though.
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    My impressions of Sitka Jetstream, Kuiu Axis Hybrid, Pnuma Waypoint and Condor Summit

    I pulled the trigger and got my jacket today. Skybuster’s review is spot on from initial impressions. It seems windproof and a great value at $80. Fit is pretty good but not great on me. I’m 5’10 190 and got an xl. It’s similar to an xl jet stream. Sleeves are slightly long, which I expected...
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    First Lite Furnace Sizing

    5’10 190 and have had medium and large furnace tops. Large was too big and medium fits perfect.
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    My impressions of Sitka Jetstream, Kuiu Axis Hybrid, Pnuma Waypoint and Condor Summit

    @Skybuster what’s your height and weight for size reference?
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    Help me build a mid-season clothing system.

    Bottom: First lite wick long boxers First lite furnace zip offs Regular hunting pants (many good options) First lite uncompahgre puffy pants Sitka stratus bibs Top: First lite wick First lite furnace First lite origin/Sitka fanatic/kuiu 240 hoody Kuiu Kenai/FL uncompahgre/Sitka midi puffy...
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    Sitka 2022 Rumors

    That’s great and basically what I was thinking ev 2 should have been. I’m not a huge camo guy but ev 2 was enough to make me not want to upgrade any of my current gear to the whitetail line just yet. Depending on what other companies release this year I may hold off a little longer to see if...
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    Boots for cold feet

    Good socks, which I sometimes change out if I sweat in them, uninsulated boots with the laces loosened, and arctic shield boot covers when I set up is what I use. Figuring out how to manage sweat made the biggest difference in not getting cold feet for me and then the boot covers to keep them warm.
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    Sitka 2022 Rumors

    Where did you here this?
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    Kuiu Kenai Pants vs First Lite Uncompaghre Puffy Pants

    I have the uncompahgre pants and use them for what you describe, packing in and putting on at the tree. I use them when I don’t want or need to bring my heavier bibs. I like them a lot for that. With any puffy pants, you’re trading some durability and noise for packable warmth. If you’re ok...
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    Peloton?

    The 240 is not advertised as wind proof. It’s a lightweight fleece that is wind resistant. It does a really good job at blocking wind for what it is and for not being a jacket. I like it when stationary as an in between when it’s chilly and windy, but before a heavier jacket is needed, as a...
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