Kuiu bird vest fall 2024

[TBarron]

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The KUIU waist belt and stay are more structured and backpack-like than the Final Rise, but the FR has a much better lumbar pad on the back. It was very easy to load the bird basket. Shoulder straps are very close in thickness. The velcro is easily pretty strong and the pockets have more rigidity on the top, being much more structured than the FR.

I don't know how I feel about the bladder being on the very back. The waist belt was all the way sinched on my 30-inch waist, but felt comfortable carrying 15 pounds. I think I like the Final Rise a little better. The Phone holder held my iPhone 13, but was hard to back out. I jumped and ran with the phone staying put.

Pros:
-Phone holder
-Felt great
-Carries weight well

Cons:
-30 Inch Wasit on S/M
-Doesn't fit 12 gauge boxes, but fits 28 gauge box very tightly

How did you like it compared to your Orvis pro? I like my Orvis a lot but feels on the heavier side. I’m happy with it but I can’t seem to stop buying new gear and always looking for an excuse to upgrade.


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[sndmn11]

@robby denning gave me the go ahead to review one here, so I ordered a camo version. Ironically, it might be my only piece of camo clothing.

 

[j_volt]

@robby denning gave me the go ahead to review one here, so I ordered a camo version. Ironically, it might be my only piece of camo clothing.

Let us know about that Velcro!

 

[sndmn11]

Let us know about that Velcro!

What is on your mind that I should be looking for?

Added via edit-----> I am ignorant as to pros/cons of Velcro or other methods. First bird dog and first time bird hunting since college with any more effort than showing up as an afterthought.

I'll confirm with the designers, but I believe magnets were avoided due to compass stuff on dog tracking devices.

 

[j_volt]

What is on your mind that I should be looking for?

Added via edit-----> I am ignorant as to pros/cons of Velcro or other methods. First bird dog and first time bird hunting since college with any more effort than showing up as an afterthought.

I'll confirm with the designers, but I believe magnets were avoided due to compass stuff on dog tracking devices.

A couple things… most importantly is how the Velcro holds up to things such as seeds and other debris that Velcro can pick up. Additionally, I’m interested to hear how the ease of use is compared to a magnet or zipper.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Darn things are already sold out in Orange. Was going to pick one up for trip to ND next week. Guess i'll just go with my old vest as it's going to be to hot for my coat. Guess I'll have to wait until they are available later this year.

 

[sndmn11]

Darn things are already sold out in Orange. Was going to pick one up for trip to ND next week. Guess i'll just go with my old vest as it's going to be to hot for my coat. Guess I'll have to wait until they are available later this year.

I went with the camo because it doesn't have that awful black branding on the back.