Kuiu durability

[Jcmcreynolds]

Thanks for the post

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[mattg65]

I’ve been using mostly Kuiu for about three years and haven’t had any durability issues. I have probably 20 pieces from them, merino base layers, attack pants, Yukon rain gear, super down pro and ultra. They’ve all worked and fit well for me.

 

[tracker12]

I started with Sitka when Jason started the company. My 90% jacket and pants were still going strong when I passed them on. I have also bought some Kuiu pieces and besides fit issues I have been happy with them. Attack and Kutana pants have been my go to. I like my Sitka ascent pants but got rid on my Sitka Timberlines. Didn’t like the knee pads plus they leaked so I moved on. I have to say Sitka for the most part have been more durable but for comfort Kuiu has it IMHO.

 

[Brian77]

I started with Sitka when Jason started the company. My 90% jacket and pants were still going strong when I passed them on. I have also bought some Kuiu pieces and besides fit issues I have been happy with them. Attack and Kutana pants have been my go to. I like my Sitka ascent pants but got rid on my Sitka Timberlines. Didn’t like the knee pads plus they leaked so I moved on. I have to say Sitka for the most part have been more durable but for comfort Kuiu has it IMHO.

Very interesting. I love all this information

 

[Auggie]

I destroyed my Kenai in a year. Bought some like new but used yukon set and all the zippers froze shut. The pants are useless. None of the zippers work and the sides will not zip shut. The yukon jacket is basically a pull-over now. I change the oil in my truck wearing it. Attack pants have holes. The super down pants elastic doesn't work and velcro is shot. I threaded some para cord around the waist to keep them up. The guide jacket is worthless. Sleeves fit abnormally strange and warmth to weight doesn't make sense. Basically, the only pieces that have held up are their merino tops for me. I have one top from 2014... Pilling, Yes, but they still get used. In short, Kuiu died when Jason did. I buy sitka now. I hunt the same as I always have and my sitka gear is holding up.

My kuiu is bomber. Kenai jacket isn’t super durable but it isn’t meant to be. Go run a Guide DCS jacket through the brush. You’ll be pleased. Just use the gear for its intended use and it will last you. I spent 26 days on an elk hunt out of state in September. Hunted birds across Minnesota, Montana, utah, Arizona and Idaho. I put my gear through its paces. Kuiu is solid.