Favorite Kuiu Top?

[KD123]

It really depends on the temperature ranges you hunt in. I'm fortunate to live 1/2hr from an outlet so am very familiar with both the peletons and merino tops. In the 30 to 50 degree range I'd say a 200 merino with a 200-240 peleton would work great. Haven't tried their strong fleece so cant' comment on it.

 

[RADunfee]

Another vote for the peleton 200 zip t and hoodie.

 

[prm]

Peleton 240. Wear over a thin synthetic base layer.

Edit: anyone worn a 97 under a 240? A tiny bit of insulation would go a long way with the 240.

 

[idig4au]

Peloton 97 followed closely by the Peloton 240 zip hoodie

 

[Bump79]

Another vote for the Peloton 200 hoody. I've beat the heck out of it for years. However, the 97 is epic too. Just a little more fragile. The 200 is barely warmer though and 2x the weight. You could almost double up on the 97's and use a quarter zip in a size down as a baselayer then a hoody in a normal size. But I like the ambient for that purpose.

I didn't really care that much for the Strongfleece. It has a sheen to it I didn't care for. But I like it more than a softshell. The 200 has been plenty durable for me. I'd do a 240 before it the Strongfleece.

 

[fngTony]

Another vote for the Peloton 200 hoody. I've beat the heck out of it for years. However, the 97 is epic too. Just a little more fragile. The 200 is barely warmer though and 2x the weight. You could almost double up on the 97's and use a quarter zip in a size down as a baselayer then a hoody in a normal size. But I like the ambient for that purpose.

I didn't really care that much for the Strongfleece. It has a sheen to it I didn't care for. But I like it more than a softshell. The 200 has been plenty durable for me. I'd do a 240 before it the Strongfleece.

I’ve doubled up a pair of 97s, works good for low activity and regulating body temperature when the day goes from cold to chilly but never gets warm.

 

[skip189]

For warmer hunts and bow hunting, I like my merino hoodies like the ultra 145 as seems to stink on multiple days where as the Pelton 97 stunk after 1 day of hiking. During rifle and colder hunts, the Pelton 200 and Strongfleece are my go to pieces as warm and can be worn with out outer layers when hiking and don't seem to stink as bad in the cold months. Just my 2 cents.

 

[blgoode]

I really like their merino tops 1/4 zips.

 

[Tradchef]

Pro Merino 200 hoodie

 

[MNbucknutz]

Kenai jacket is hard to beat but looks like i need to check out the Peloton 200 hoody

 

[Jaspero37]

Another vote for the pro merino 200.

 

[WormSportsman]

My favorite and most used is the Peleton 200 but the 97 is a close second. If the 97 was more durable it would be my favorite but it is still an awesome piece.

 

[Robinhood21]

240 & 145 merino hoodie. I liked the 97 too but thought the torso length was a little short

 

[htlt_surfboards]

Peleton 200 hoody wins for me. Ive had mine for 7 years and it seems to go on every hunt with me.

 

[mikeyvizzle]

The Gila L/S lol. I have them in a variety of colors - and topo I think looks so tough. I wanted to get the Gila L/S PRO but opted to try the Sitka Core Lightweight Hoodie. There's a chance I might have said the Strongfleece 235 hoodie but I realized it would have fit me better in a medium way past the return window of my large had expired. My fault.

The Guide PRO and Guide DCS are sweet looking soft-shell jackets. Extremely versatile when paired with the appropriate mid layer. Mid layers are definitely necessary in the cold. Be advised, that the Guide DCS sleeves fit tighter than those of the Guide PRO's. The Guide PRO seemed to definitely have layering in mind. The DCS is also cut shorter than the Guide PRO as well. I really have no rhyme or reason as to which one I decide to wear - it really depends on whether or not they require a decent mid layer.

 

[Roonatic]

Big fan of the kenai for its versatility

 

[Dennis]

I like the 97 with Kenai vest as my combination for similar weather. Depending on day time highs either 125 wool or Gila underneath. If windy or wet I might add the 240 hooded jacket over the top.

 

[SydneyKing]

I have to be honest, I’m spinning my wheels when it comes to building out a Kuiu layering system. The opportunities seem to be endless :/

I’m leaning towards / building

- Base layer: 145 Merino Zip-T (M)
- Mid-layer: Peloton 97 / 200 (M)
- Mid-layer insulation: Kenai (M) in either hooded or vest (I’m thinking Vest as im a bow hunter so want to minimise arm restriction)
- Soft shell: Guide Pro (L)
- Hard shell: Kutana Storm (M)