Between now and next season you could easily get everything you need, from the high quality name brands simply by watching the classifieds sections on this website. KUIU also has an Outlet on thier website where you can find discounted prices. I am not telling you that you need to have the best to hunt, cause you don't. I have used both of the brands you are mentioning and while they worked just fine, I wouldn't ever use them again.
Congrats on you PCS to Colorado, I just made the move from McConnell to Mountain Home two years ago, best thing I ever did!
Watch the classifieds and buy the pieces you need as you see them. I think you will only really need a few things. A good merino wool base layer, a light jacket, possibly a vest, possibly a puffy coat, pants, merino socks, boots, backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, stove, water filter, LOL.. ok, maybe a few things... But not much in the clothes department... Less is more and you can wear the same stuff every day without it stinking if you get merino wool...
My underarmor starts to stink pretty much as soon as I begin to sweat, not so much with merino wool.
There are many options out there.. First Lite, KUIU, Sitka, Kryptek, etc....
