Kuiu Layering system feedback

[Poboy]

Building a Kuiu set and would like feedback from anyone who has used any of the items on my list. Let me know if you would remove any items, or replace any items with something else.

Currently in Alaska, but my wife is active duty so hunting location will change


Tops:

Base: Ultra Merino 145 Zip-T (already have)

Mid Fleece:
Peloton 240 Full Zip Hoodie
OR
Strong fleece 275 Full Zip Hoodie
(can't decide between the two)

Mid Insulation:Kenai Vest
Outer: Guide DCS Jacket
Insulated Outer: Super Down Pro Hooded

Bottom:
Base: Ultra Merino 145 Zip-Off
Outer: Attack Pant (already have)
Insulated Outer: Super Down Pro Pant

Rain Gear:
Chugach TR Rain Jacket
Chugach TR Rain Pant
Yukon HD Gaiters

Accessories:
Ultra Merino 145 Beanie
Proximity Neck Gaiter
StrongFleece 220 Glove (hoping these would also work as liners for the Guide X Gloves)
Guide X Glove
Super Down pro Glassing Glomitt


Any and all feedback is welcomed! I am new to Kuiu, so please give me your experienced opinions!

The 240 and 275 hoodies have different purposes for me. I find the 240 is more breathable so use when more active. The 275 is better when static. I find the 275 to be a bit more durable as well

Kenai jacket never leaves my pack. Super packable, lightweight and packs a punch when needed.

Chugach rain gear has worked great for me whitetail hunting, very lightweight and packable, keeps me dry. That said the Yukon is more durable so depends on your situation (also louder)

 

[Eaton Hill]

Northeast active and stand hunter here. Mostly rifle.

Have the guide dcs in xl, axis in L, kenai in xl, and an old Kutana soft shell in L. Also a kenai vest in L. Love that thing.

Axis in XL and Kenai In L would be my choice of a do over. You can cover a lot with just those two and I bought the sizes backward. Size up in axis and down in kenai. The old Kutana is nice with calm winds and a dry day. Doesn’t tear at all. The guide is great in steady cold, even some wind with other layers.

The magic pill is walking in wearing whatever combo works best for the walk/still hunting and pack in a First Lite Solitude vest in your normal size. Don’t size up. That thing works great and not that bad in a pack. You won’t be choking your arms either. Covers any temp and lets in zero wind.

For me, one size up axis and attack pants, sized down kenai pants, 145 zip off bottoms, down pro pants sized down for my Barney Rubble build covers everything for the bottom half.