First lite vs Sitka gear

[tracker12]

Sitka for me since they first came out. I have tried others but noting compares.

 

[Bigjohn84]

I like the first lite wool , and I love my Kuiu attack pants

 

[Nmbowhunter06]

I prefer Sitka been using it the last 6 years and it’s held up great. I would like to try the first lite base layers though.

 

[Ronan Wiebe]

Forgot to mention, no knee pads in pants is a no-go for me. A friend did this in AZ last season. He is now a convert also.View attachment 85498

I didn't need to see that

 

[Rick M.]

First lite and Kuiu for me though I own all 3 and some more. For me its about fit. Sitka fit is more slender/athletic than I prefer. Quality wise I think they are all on par.
I choose by comfort, specific features, fit, and price in about that order on a piece by piece basis. I'm not brand loyal. More often than not I'll have 3 or more brands of clothing on when I head out on a hunt.

Kuiu merino base layers are itchy to me. First lite is comfortable.
Sitka and First lite pants fabric seems too thin to me. I prefer the thicker fabric of the Kuiu attack pants, but preferred the older thinner version of those better than the newer vented version.
First Lite raingear (storm tight?) was a joke where I play in the PNW. Kuiu and Sitka do well. I wear Kuiu Chugach.
I didn't care for the First lite boxers. They creep. I wear the long fruit of the loom or champion boxers (haven't found a suitable merino boxer).
I like the Sitka 1/4 zip tops and the First lite 1/4 zip llano and their newer 200 weight base top.
Costco merino wool socks and some of their Merino blend base layer tops.
I wear a Cabela's fleece top as my soft shell.

I've worn holes in every brand of gear after years of hard use or a trip through the briars. Never thought to try and warranty something I wore out. If I really liked it after a few years use I generally get annoyed cause the company discontinued or changed it before I could order more.
Kenetrek or Kuiu gaitors. Currently favor the Kuiu version.

I take into account where reviewers live and how they hunt. If they say Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, ect.. then I don't take into consideration their rain gear reviews, ect..... Keep in mind where and how you hunt when reading review

I agree about the creeping with FL boxers. They are lunch for the butthole when hiking. If you're still looking, the Saxx Blacksheep is the finest pair of merino underwear I've put on. I may just toss out all of my cotton/synthetic underwear and go with the Blacksheep all day every day.