New Kuiu Stuff

[mtnclimber]

http://store.kuiu.com/category-s/1868.htm

 

[Rucker61]

Looks like they have a Traverse hoodie now. Sweet.

 

[dreamingbig]

Looks interesting. Curious to see how the second run of tents do.

 

[gelton]

Does anyone notice any change in the material on the tents. I seem to remember than being Toray and now they are using silicone coated rips top but I could be wrong.

 

[Floorguy]

Whatever happened to them and Zamberlan

 

[dotman]

That new rain gear is light weight but man at $300 for the jacket only I'd be pretty pissed the first time something snags it and it tears.

 

[Weekender]

That new rain gear is light weight but man at $300 for the jacket only I'd be pretty pissed the first time something snags it and it tears.

Agreed

 

[squeekieslayer]

The alpine pants look saweeeet

 

[Manosteel]

Looks interesting. Curious to see how the second run of tents do.

Wonder the same thing but I am sure there will be people willingly to pay to be a beta tester on the tents. The Peloton 240 full zip hoodie has my interest.

 

[Weekender]

17oz one man tent seems pretty interesting as well

 

[GibsonKuenzi]

The tents look interesting, be watching to see how they perform.

Don't think I will try that rain gear....the idea of no pockets or pit zips turns me off. Also I don't think I would want rain gear much more fragile than my chugach. I'm sure it has its place though.

Maybe I'm judgemental but the 240 hoody is overpriced. It looks like a good piece but not for 150 bucks.

 

[direwolf]

Anyone know when that new Alpine pant is supposed to be available?

 

[DaveC]

While Kuiu has set themselves up for abuse, they're also the only hunting clothing company which is at all close to innovative. The rain gear and Atko/mid hybrid look quite interesting. They'd certainly be hard pressed to come up with a worse synthetic than the Traverse fabric.

 

[mtnclimber]

The only thing that peaked my interest really was the alpine pant. and it not coming in a solid color was a deal breaker for me!

 

[mauidiver]

I'm waiting on a review about the hoodie. The 240 sounds perfect. Now, the 240 in kuiu compared to the FL labrador sweater? Are they about the same in thickness ya think? All i know is I just bought a pair of attack pants from another member of KUIU, and these pants are so awesome!! I absolutely love the feel and breathability in these things. Today in Austin Tx is about 54 degrees and wind is cranking about 10 knots if not more. I feel a breeze through these babies...I could even wear a light base layer today for the chill. Very happy with this item. Kuiu has this wired!!

 

[jm1607]

Is it just me or does the new 1P tent look just like the Big Sky Wisp except heavier and more expensive?

http://bigskyproducts.com/big-sky-wisp-1p-trekking-pole-tent.aspx

The alpine pants and full zip hoodie look doable..

 

[tipsntails7]

While Kuiu has set themselves up for abuse, they're also the only hunting clothing company which is at all close to innovative. The rain gear and Atko/mid hybrid look quite interesting. They'd certainly be hard pressed to come up with a worse synthetic than the Traverse fabric.

Really? I would have to disagree...

 

[dotman]

Really? I would have to disagree...

That's what happens when you become close minded.

 

[airlocksniffer]

Is it just me or does the new 1P tent look just like the Big Sky Wisp except heavier and more expensive?

http://bigskyproducts.com/big-sky-wisp-1p-trekking-pole-tent.aspx

The alpine pants and full zip hoodie look doable..

Spitting image if I do say so myself. That's Kuiu innovation!!

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Does anyone notice any change in the material on the tents. I seem to remember than being Toray and now they are using silicone coated rips top but I could be wrong.

It's still PU coated and taped fabric - which KUIU should be upfront about. They say it in the specs, but not in the product description, which I think is misleading. I can't imagine calling that "innovative." In clothing, they've done some really innovative things with incorporating new materials, etc......I'm shocked that with the ultralight mantra they would even bring such heavy shelters to market with weak fabric.

1 Man does indeed look identical to that Big Sky tent posted......I actually laughed when I opened that, thanks