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Today I received the following MTN OPS Clothes. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and the sizing. For reference I am 6'6" 240LBS with a 36" waist and 36" inseam. I am normally an XXL in most brands, but many end up being short in the arms and to large in the mid-section. Kuiu is a brand that fits me very well in XXL many say their clothes run small, but I think they are perfect.
Pursuit Vest in XXL
There web site stated this was a slim fit and if you wanted to put it over layers to order up a size. I was looking for something to but over a base layer or sweater and add a little warmth and cut wind. The fit is perfect for this, and I think it will work out great. I have not tested it outside in the wind. I will test this further and report back.
Battleground Merino Henley 400G XXL
Fit is great on this the sleeves are just the right length. The torso is plenty long and snug but not tight. Today I wore this our running errands around town with just a mid-weight fleece over it. The outside temp was 17f with a very light breeze. I was perfectly comfortable running in and out of the car and would be good hiking in this combo. With any more wind it would need a wind breaker of some kind. For softness it had a tiny bit of ich after a while, but it was also unwashed and in my experience with merino it will soften up after a few washes. For reference I own some Kuiu merino, and it is much softer than it.
Battleground Merino Hoodie 180G XXL
Just tried this on so no real-world testing yet. Seem softer than the 400G and about the same thickness as my Kuiu ULTRA Merino 145 Zip-T Hoodie. The fit on this was a little snug which is fine as I will always be wearing this as a base.
Mid-Mountain Grid Fleece XXL
Same as the 180G just tried it on. Seems very nice and will make a good mid layer or outer layer depending on the temps. More to come on this.
Overall, these all seem well made there where a fair number of loose threads (big pet peeve of mine) but nothing that should affect the performance or longevity. As I get some real world use I will update this thread with good or bad. Let me know if you have any question.
Pursuit Vest in XXL
There web site stated this was a slim fit and if you wanted to put it over layers to order up a size. I was looking for something to but over a base layer or sweater and add a little warmth and cut wind. The fit is perfect for this, and I think it will work out great. I have not tested it outside in the wind. I will test this further and report back.
Battleground Merino Henley 400G XXL
Fit is great on this the sleeves are just the right length. The torso is plenty long and snug but not tight. Today I wore this our running errands around town with just a mid-weight fleece over it. The outside temp was 17f with a very light breeze. I was perfectly comfortable running in and out of the car and would be good hiking in this combo. With any more wind it would need a wind breaker of some kind. For softness it had a tiny bit of ich after a while, but it was also unwashed and in my experience with merino it will soften up after a few washes. For reference I own some Kuiu merino, and it is much softer than it.
Battleground Merino Hoodie 180G XXL
Just tried this on so no real-world testing yet. Seem softer than the 400G and about the same thickness as my Kuiu ULTRA Merino 145 Zip-T Hoodie. The fit on this was a little snug which is fine as I will always be wearing this as a base.
Mid-Mountain Grid Fleece XXL
Same as the 180G just tried it on. Seems very nice and will make a good mid layer or outer layer depending on the temps. More to come on this.
Overall, these all seem well made there where a fair number of loose threads (big pet peeve of mine) but nothing that should affect the performance or longevity. As I get some real world use I will update this thread with good or bad. Let me know if you have any question.
