Firstlite Kiln Hoody alternative

[Pinewood]

Hey guys. My favourite piece of clothing is my FL Kiln hoody. It's my go to for just about everything. I want another one, but I'm in Canada and it would cost me 220$ to have that baby delivered up here north of the 49. So....what is the next closest option that you can think of? Daily use, not camo. Thanks!

 

[Aviator]

Black Ovis heavyweight merino hoody

 

[dan25]

I've been tempted to pull the trigger on a Black Ovis hoody. Does it compare and feel as nice as the Kiln? I was gonna save my money and just get the Kiln, but camofire has them for $70 today.

 

[Aviator]

I don’t have the kiln to compare but I’ve been happy with my Black Ovis

 

[Jbxl20]

I’ve looked at the the black ovis hoody a few times on camo fire. Does the black ovis sizing compare to the FL or more like Sitka. I wear medium FL but large Sitka gear?

 

[dan25]

I was wondering the same thing....6'3 220lbs

 

[Aviator]

I’m 5’11 215 pounds I wear the XL Black Ovis

 

[RCL]

I have two of the Black Ovis and have been very satisfied.

 

[Jbxl20]

What size and what’s you build? I’m 5’9 165lb and thinking a large would fit me but not sure

 

[Nitsua]

I can concur with the other posters regarding the black ovis hoody. 5’9 or so and run 180ish during the fall. The large is a little tight on me but the length is right. I think that the size runs similar to sitka.

 

[Aviator]

Wish they came in camo

 

[B-Ridge Sledder]

The black ovis is a little slimmer I wish it came in camo but it work great as a mid layer. Medium is tight where kiln I thought was baggy. I love mine tho. Sold my kiln. Love Klamath and a vest with hoody as the base.


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[ramsdude47]

The difference in feel, durability, and performance between any merino shirts are going to be pretty negligible.
Fit can vary quite a lot, but that is not unique to merino.

Personally I would never pay FL retail prices for merino, it’s just too fragile. There are literally dozens of options for a 200-250 weight hoody that will cost less than a kiln and function exactly the same.

 

[Pinewood]

I've been rocking my kiln for almost 3 years now. I wear it all the time. It is my best piece of clothing and I have found it plenty durable, thats why I want another and I just may buck up and pay for the damn thing.

 

[Jbxl20]

Pulled the trigger on the black ovis hoody. I’m 5’9” 165lbs. And I ordered an xl. Fit is comparable to a size large hooded sweatshirt. Loose but not too baggy and fits nice with a t shirt underneath. I didn’t want this next to skin and reading other reviews I think a large would have been too tight to layer under. It’s charcoal color and I don’t plan on wearing this hunting mainly as an out and about shirt.

 

[michihunt]

I also would suggest the black Ovis 250 hoodie. I am 6’1” 210 and have a XXL as I wanted to use this as a mid layer. Fits the bill nicely for the price in my opinion.


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[KChunter71]

I got a klin hoodie last fall and I should of ordered another one. Hard to get a substitute for me now

 

[IronM]

I have a lot of Black Ovis merino. The 150, 200 and 250 weight. Tops and bottoms. The tops are a mix of 1/4 zip, long sleeve shirt and hoodies. I am 5' 10" and 157ish and ordered everything in medium. The one item I did not get in a medium was the 250 hoody. Their site said it ran small and to size up, so I ordered a large vs a medium and they were spot on, fits great. I have Smartwool and FL merino, and I have no issues with the Black Ovis.