Duckworth powder hoody

[NDHUNTER24]

Hey all, I'm looking at getting a duckworth powder hoody. Im just curious what everyone thoughts are on it and if its worth the $$. Im not super skilled in the layering aspect as most of you are. I dont really have a dialed system. I was also wondering how you would layer with this piece?

 

[dgfavor]

I have one. It's pretty sweet. I run hot and it's warm as heck for me. I wore it as an outer layer all day at 10-20 degrees whitetail hunting, putzing along, sitting here and there. Never took my puffy out of the pack.
Worth it? Hell no. I could accomplish same thing at fraction of price...but I might get another one...

 

[Nine Banger]

I've had 2 here.

The large was too small. The XL is too big.

I brought it on a trip recently and didn't wear it. I ended up wearing a sweater the whole time instead.

It's been sitting on the floor for a couple months and I just used it as packing filler to ship a box ahead of a trip and will probably leave it on that end with a guy that's taller than me.

It's a neat fabric that I've never encountered before, but other than that its just an anorak hoody with a kangaroo pouch with some altruistic marketing.

I got the coffee color first and its got enough brown in it that I think you could be mistaken for a bear. I got the grey the second time and its pleasant looking.

I've pondered removing the kangaroo pouch from mine and hemming it, but who has time for that?

 

[Hatchet]

They’re definitely warm. Love mine and wear it all the time. Doesn’t fit the greatest but it’s just so comfy I don’t really care

 

[NDHUNTER24]

Well thats all good to know. They are pretty spendy. They look comfy but I was having a hard time to justify the price

 

[NDHUNTER24]

@Nine Banger do you have any suggestions to something that would be similar?

 

[Nine Banger]

@Nine Banger do you have any suggestions to something that would be similar?

Nah I've been wearing sweaters and hats. Balaclava a few times to make my own hoody.

 

[Wheels]

I wish it had a zipper, I hate having to pull a hoody over my head.

 

[Samson7x]

I have one and dig it. Super comfortable and warm. You can wear it as an outer or a mid layer just fine. I prefer the ambient when weight is a concern.

 

[WBT]

I love mine. They go on sale a couple times a year. I’d wait until one comes around.

 

[Mtndawger]

I’ve got one. I support their mission and I like it but….To me it’s more oriented toward casual wear than technical hunting. It’s a bit slouchy , the hood doesn’t fit particularly well, the neck is kinda open, the fabric has too much acrylic, not enough wool and it pills as a result. It’s great for easy camping or chores on the weekend. Or just hanging out in.

 

[WormSportsman]

I have one a like it a lot but waited for a sale and snagged one for something like 20% off I think. It is very comfy like others have said and pretty dang warm compared to regular hoodies. Fit is a little baggier and the hood is a little lacking. I’ve only used it as an outer layer but if it was nasty cold out it would make a decent mid layer, just bulky and a little heavy.

 

[Ross]

From October to April I live in mine, as noted very warm, loose fit, hood is also a loose fit. I would almost consider it a sweater. Nice enough I bought 4 of them and always have one in the rig.

 

[Jim Row]

I have two. Left one in the bear woods last year thinking I would grab on way out and forgot. Bought a new one when they came on sale again. Watch for sales in the website they happen often.

I live in mine from October to May. Super comfortable and warm. Little warmer than a normal cotton hoodie. I wear it as a main layer and if I need something more a lightweight vest helps a ton. It comes in the woods with me on every trip even though it’s bulky to pack down. Makes an excellent pillow.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

They hit soooo hard. Maybe one of my All Time favorite pieces. I have 3.

They are SPENDY. They are "light". They are not terribly durable.

The sizing game has pissed me off across the entire industry. I have two in XL. Both fit different. I have an L in oatmeal. It's REALLY tight (forearms)

I would say it's a TON warmer than a cotton hoody. Like a LOT.

I say go for it.

Run a tape around your chest and I can try and help you, or:

I tape 49-51 inches around. I say XL

 

[NDHUNTER24]

They hit soooo hard. Maybe one of my All Time favorite pieces. I have 3.

They are SPENDY. They are "light". They are not terribly durable.

The sizing game has pissed me off across the entire industry. I have two in XL. Both fit different. I have an L in oatmeal. It's REALLY tight (forearms)

I would say it's a TON warmer than a cotton hoody. Like a LOT.

I say go for it.

Run a tape around your chest and I can try and help you, or:

I tape 49-51 inches around. I say XL

That's good to know, I have issues with some major brands how they fit. Im 5'10 210lbs with stocky build. I wouldn't say I have huge forearms but I've that issue with kuiu for me.

 

[Hatchet]

I have two. Left one in the bear woods last year thinking I would grab on way out and forgot. Bought a new one when they came on sale again. Watch for sales in the website they happen often.

I live in mine from October to May. Super comfortable and warm. Little warmer than a normal cotton hoodie. I wear it as a main layer and if I need something more a lightweight vest helps a ton. It comes in the woods with me on every trip even though it’s bulky to pack down. Makes an excellent pillow.

It’s WAY warmer than a normal cotton hoody. Like 3x

 

[NDHUNTER24]

To those that layer over the top. Do I have to size up since the hoodie is a loose piece? I just ask because I have a church rain jacket thats snuge on my forearms.

 

[dgfavor]

To those that layer over the top. Do I have to size up since the hoodie is a loose piece? I just ask because I have a church rain jacket thats snuge on my forearms.

I'm like a avg sasquatch, 6'5" 230lb-ish. I wear an XL and feels like fit is right on. Caught myself on my trail cam wearing it - pretty sure I had a wicking T, a long sleeve mid-wt merino then the hoodie. My apparently weakazz forearms have never felt hindered and now I feel self conscious about it. YMMV.

 

[NDHUNTER24]

I'm like a avg sasquatch, 6'5" 230lb-ish. I wear an XL and feels like fit is right on. Caught myself on my trail cam wearing it - pretty sure I had a wicking T, a long sleeve mid-wt merino then the hoodie. My apparently weakazz forearms have never felt hindered and now I feel self conscious about it. YMMV.

Well I don't have the typical mountain hunter build. I have the flatlander build so far kuiu has the select few items I've tried has been worse for me. The chugach and a kuiu strong fleece have been snug.