Kuiu Axis Jacket or Kryptek Bora Jacket?

[optimusprime]

Anyone have experience with both? Durability and warmth wise, does either outshine the other?


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[WELLSTON_HUNTER]

i only have the Bora. its a nice coat very water res. its cut a little fuller than my other kuiu jackets. pockets are in a great lay out

 

[journeyman713]

Only have the Axis jacket, but can tell you...
It's a great product, so much so, I now have two!
One on Camo and another in black.

 

[optimusprime]

Is the bora durable? Able to withstand thorns, blackberries and briars?


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[WELLSTON_HUNTER]

not sure on the durability only wore it a few times last deer season but it seems fair good

 

[optimusprime]

Does the Bora have a fleece liner?


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[TNKnoxville]

No fleece liner, more like a goretech rain jacket. I like it. A bit noisey but a nice Jacket! I plan on using it as an outer layer over my puffy when it's cold.

 

[optimusprime]

So is there no liner?


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[Benchleg66]

Only have used the axis and have loved it

 

[TNKnoxville]

It's a thin soft layey, not sure if it's fleece. Makes layering very easy.

 

[optimusprime]

How well does this jacket block the wind?


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[TNKnoxville]

So far the couple of times I've used it in windy conditions it worked great.

 

[joshbru970]

Anyone have experience with both? Durability and warmth wise, does either outshine the other?


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The axis jacket in my opinion is the best insulated soft shell jacket kuiu makes. I have 12 pieces of gear from them and all the other jackets don't do what axis does. Its quiet, moveable, and warm without being a puffy down layer attached to it. It defiantely lighter than the kryptek. I would do kuiu and not look back..
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[optimusprime]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the responses. It was such a hard decision I just ordered both haha. So far the axis jacket has been money just like my pants. Totally wind proof from what I can tell. I will update when I get the bora and give it a test.


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[NXTZ]

Just to add to this thread, I recently decided to add a soft shell jacket to my collection, and ended up going with the axis. I get cold like a b!tch and am strictly a bow hunter, so the whole puffy/rain shell combo isn’t my first choice (Noise). Wearing it around the house/out scouting I love this thing. Can layer with it, cuts wind, fits fantastic and definitely helps ME stay warm and comfortable. Probably gonna be replacing my fleece layer in a lot of applications, and will likely replace my rain jacket in later season hunts. Quiet enough for my tastes too.
Ill update this post as the season goes on and I have a chance to test it in rain and snow. Curious how your experience turns out. Best of luck

 

[optimusprime]

I just got my Bora today. It’s nice. It’s really loud though. Every bit as loud as my Sitka Cloudburst jacket. Honestly it feels like a slightly more flexible rain shell. Fit is similar as well. Can anyone who has it confirm whether or not washing it a few times will quiet it down?


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[WELLSTON_HUNTER]

i washed mine twice when i first got it to help with the noise and after wearing it a few times