Kuiu Upland Field Vest Review ***Updated 11/24/24***

[sndmn11]

Photo dump before I send this one back for the smaller size. Annotations as I get time.

 

[sndmn11]

 

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[Fireman03]

Sounds like more “bigger is better” Kuiu philosophy. Remember the original bino harness? The size L was perfect for Swaro EL 10X42. When they introduced the “Pro” harness, the size L swallowed the same binos and had enough room left over for a sandwich.

Sounds pretty thought out to me

 

[Fireman03]

That is awful…pushing shells with your legs is a recipe for cramps and misery.

Lol sounds like something my wife would say. Be safe out there bud, don't push it too hard

 

[voltage]

Lol sounds like something my wife would say. Be safe out there bud, don't push it too hard

Kuiu fan boy I see. I knew there was a reason they put knee pads in pants.

 

[sndmn11]

Here's the smaller version on me and the space eliminated. Definitely moves the shell pouch out of the way

 

[sndmn11]

Kuiu fan boy I see. I knew there was a reason they put knee pads in pants.

Knock it off

 

[voltage]

Here's the smaller version on me and the space eliminated. Definitely moves the shell pouch out of the way

How much room do you have left? Looks like a lot, no?

 

[sndmn11]

How much room do you have left? Looks like a lot, no?

In adjustment? There was probably 4" per side of belt that was untightened.

 

[voltage]

In adjustment? There was probably 4" per side of belt that was untightened.

Yes. Thanks for sharing!
Where do you think the waist cutoff between the sizes should be? Seems like 36 might be too small?

 

[sndmn11]

Yes. Thanks for sharing!
Where do you think the waist cutoff between the sizes should be? Seems like 36 might be too small?

Measured under 41" = the smaller size in my opinion

 

[TSAMP]

Here's the smaller version on me and the space eliminated. Definitely moves the shell pouch out of the way
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Gotta let those knees breath

 

[sndmn11]

Photo dump before I send this one back for the smaller size. Annotations as I get time.

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Have time for photo explanations...

The elastic top pocket on the front facing interior edge can fit something about the diameter of a Twinkie. I.e. a Garmin 550 or that little gorilla pod tripod thing I show. The downside is that the top is tight enough, at least as of yet, I can't get those things in there without looking or without a second hand.

The two elastic pockets on the interior long side of the pockets are about the same size and can fit an inReach mini easily, the wire cutters I show, etc. Those pockets are easier to get into.

The shell pockets themselves are big enough for a box of shells (I didn't try 12ga) or in my case the spray bottle and those above tools. The shell loops are closed on the bottom which I guess would keep shells from sliding too far, but might also catch debris. When the flap is tucked in, it covers the shell loops whether it is tucked all the way down or the Velcro is mated.

The phone pocket is a tacky material and it fits my pixel pro (not shown) easily. The photo is a galaxy 23 (I think).

The backpack area is large and I had that big medical pack in there as well as a 100oz water bladder. They fit fine together and you could put some other stuff in as well. There's a small exterior pocket at the top. Within that is a zippered security pocket with a tethered key clip. The jacket straps on back are a weird lever locking buckle I haven't seen before. They will take a little getting used to.

On the shoulder strap there's a water hose retaining clip band that seemed cool. With the CamelBak hose I used it took a little fiddling to get locked back down. It should have a fabric grab tab or I'll probably put a piece of cord there to make it easier to lock the hose down on the first try.

It looks like you could pop the stay out and trim it if you were short.

There are two (carbon?) stays that can fold out to hold the game bag open. They can be snapped around a loop within the game bag to lock it open. I'd bet with some practice a person could reach back and wedge the stay in the loop to open it temporarily if they had a big whopper of a bird to load. I'll practice and find out.

There is molle/pals on both left and right sides, where the game bag extends, and both interior and exterior.

On the bottom there are straps to expand/compress the game bag. The lumbar are is also not sewn at top and bottom, so I believe one could add a bigger lumbar pad of the wrap around type of they wanted.

@KickinNDishin did the Kuiu size exchange thing while I went to puppy training. She said it was easy and there was a free automated UPS label provided. She said it was easy, so we will see how long it takes to get the size replacement.

Added: I think the lettering wears off the water bottles easy.

Gotta let those knees breath

Puppy training was hot, but we were in the pokey field!

 

[Fireman03]

Kuiu fan boy I see. I knew there was a reason they put knee pads in pants.

To take a knee when you start cramping up from pushing shells?

 

[Spindrift]

Nobody at Kuiu actually hunts anymore. This is right up there with their briefcase and flannel collection.

I’ll take Final Rise or WingWorks before supporting a PE Cosmetics group who wouldn’t know a chukar from a pheasant if it landed in their microwave.


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[sndmn11]

PE Cosmetics group
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What is PE Cosmetics?

 

[Spindrift]

What is PE Cosmetics?

A private equity company that owns a bunch of cosmetic companies…and a hunting brand.

Main Post Partners / Our Partners

Main Post Partners invests in businesses that operate across the consumer industry, applying our deep experience, network, and resources, which have been built over decades, to provide companies with more than just capital.

mainpostpartners.com

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[sndmn11]

A private equity company that owns a bunch of cosmetic companies…and a hunting brand.

Main Post Partners / Our Partners

Main Post Partners invests in businesses that operate across the consumer industry, applying our deep experience, network, and resources, which have been built over decades, to provide companies with more than just capital.

mainpostpartners.com

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Ohhh, nice! I go to Chuze, it's well run.

 

[sndmn11]

Seems to work out just fine. We were away from the vehicle for 6 hours and had all we needed (more than we needed) for the day. My one complaint so far (after the size exchange) is that the shell loops were tight.