Someone with kuiu experience?

[bojangles808]

if you are hunting in 90 degree heat then you will want the tiburons

 

[Akicita]

I'm planning on doing an early season archery mule deer hunt this coming summer and was looking into upgrading my clothing. I've been looking at kuiu and with all the options I'm a little overwhelmed at which pieces are going to be practical for my needs. I'll be hunting in-between 5000 and 8000 ft so I'm expecting lows around freezing highs in the 90s possibly. I'm good for base layer mostly stuck on which outer layer I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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If you would have asked me 2 weeks after purchasing my Attacks I would have given you similar stellar reviews as the others here, but after 3 months of using them regularly I wouldn't feel good about it now. There is no arguing how comfortable and versatile they are however they absolutely haven't endured routine use by me. Many fabric, design and hardware failures have sent them to the recycle bin to be made into other gear and K-9 tugs.

 

[IdahoElk]

If you would have asked me 2 weeks after purchasing my Attacks I would have given you similar stellar reviews as the others here, but after 3 months of using them regularly I wouldn't feel good about it now. There is no arguing how comfortable and versatile they are however they absolutely haven't endured routine use by me. Many fabric, design and hardware failures have sent them to the recycle bin to be made into other gear and K-9 tugs.

Can you share exactly what failed,thanks

 

[fngTony]

Can you share exactly what failed,thanks

X2 please

 

[Akicita]

Can you share exactly what failed,thanks

First - was the left leg hem seam which is single stitched and not very well at that. It happened with the 60 day warranty but it wasn't a huge deal because they only come in one long length so I had both hems shortened to 32" by a tailor and doubled stitched at a cost of $12.00.

Second - was the left side back belt loop. The belt loops on these pants are no thicker or stronger than a pair of dress slacks belt loops. The left side rear belt loop tore off while swinging my pack on. I wouldn't characterize it as a significant snag but more like any typical snag of a belt loop on an object that wouldn't tear off on any of my other pants. It left a significant hole at the waist band so back to the tailor for a repair of $8.00.

Third - was the right side rear belt loop. This belt loop stitching came loose where the material is doubled over and unraveled from what I can only assume was wear and tear from my belt. Tailor quoted $8.00 repair on that too but then came the Fourth, Fifth and final straw Sixth Failure which happened on my last outing. . .

Fourth - was the right leg fabric about calf high. A hole begun to wear through while wearing my gaitors and from what I believe is abrasion from the upper seam of my gaitors. Quoted repair cost with fabric patch $6.00.

Fifth - was the single stitch seam in the crotch area. The seam split open when I made a high step through a talus field in heavy wet snow. The pants got pretty wet so they were sticking to my legs which added stress to the seam but no more than I have experienced with some of my other synthetic blend pants. Quoted repair cost $9.00.

Sixth - was the ridiculous plastic double fly zipper. The upper zipper broke when I took the pants off after ripping the crotch seam and for the life of me I cant tell why or how. Quoted repair cost to replace with heavy duty YKK metal zipper $16.00.

 

[Piscatory_4]

Wow, lots of issues. You're probably wearing them more than the average guy so putting more wear and tear than 2-3 weeks of hunting per year. Belt loops are pretty light and I wish there were a couple more. I don't see the advantage of the double zipper, rarely have used it.

 

[IdahoElk]

Akicita,thanks for the info

 

[Villreinjeger]

I just received a pair of Yukon pants.

Waist is roomy, but find the waist to be very low...?
That low waist on rain gear is bound to make me wet if climbing in steep terrain, or basically doing anything else but stand righr up...
How is your folks Yukon pants?

 

[IdahoElk]

I just received a pair of Yukon pants.

Waist is roomy, but find the waist to be very low...?
That low waist on rain gear is bound to make me wet if climbing in steep terrain, or basically doing anything else but stand righr up...
How is your folks Yukon pants?

I also have Yukon pants but don't notice them being any different from either my attacks or regular jeans?

 

[paleraider]

I am in Idaho and have been out year around in KUIU gear. Here is my setup.

Attack Pants. These seriously have several hundred Idaho mountain miles on them, over a year of hard use, and they are still going strong. I was out over the holidays when it was -10F and I had these and a Coldpruf base layer and I was quite warm.

Guide Jacket. This thing has more usage than the pants. I use it pretty much all the time. Again with a proper base layer it is very warm.

Down Jacket. This is always in my bag, there have been times in September that I didn't bring the guide jacket. Would get up high for glassing and it would get cold. This thing is a lifesaver for cold nights as well. It also fits under the Guide Jacket and can make for an excellent mid layer.

I have the Kenai pants and Jacket but I have yet to encounter weather that has made me veer from the Guide Jacket/Pants combo with base layer.

I would also recommend their gloves, very warm and easy to take on and off.

 

[GKPrice]

Wow, lots of issues. You're probably wearing them more than the average guy so putting more wear and tear than 2-3 weeks of hunting per year. Belt loops are pretty light and I wish there were a couple more. I don't see the advantage of the double zipper, rarely have used it.

I've been experiencing similar failures with Chinook pants and once I wore my Kenai hooded coat for a full elk season it looks like it's 5 seasons old (but nothin else does) KUIU makes decent stuff with "some" good innovations but I have several GENERAL criticisms:
1) sizing is all over the map
2) things like that double zipper that's so short you risk PERSONAL injury every time you take a leak
3) they DEFINITELY don't accept constructive criticisms well at all (because they're perfect I guess)
4) they commonly put random stuff on sale the day after you pay full price for the same stuff
5) I've got more but I'll STFU now

 

[FURMAN]

If it where me I would go with attacks or alpines, merino tops and bottoms, super down and chugach. Softshells are awesome but I would not carry the extra weight into the backcountry. If you get cold like me I would add a peloton top.