sitka vs kryptec vs kuiu vs first light marino wool

[kamloopshunter25]

Time for some new gear but cant make up my mind, any suggestions?

[tailgate77]

First Lite gear is awesome! I would lean that way. Good company, located close to us. Merino can't be beat, in my opinion, by anything synthetic, and First Lite was the original in the market.

[Everett]

I have a First Lite Stormtight jacket and a pair of Kanab pants and like them both only negatives are the sizing runs big and the cargo pockets on the Kanab pants are in a weird spot.

[Ranger95]

This is as good as it gets! (http://www.kryptekstore.com/Cadog-Pants-Highlander--P107.aspx)

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b535/privateaffair/2721c268586b82a2247104f6458409e9_zps52efc719.jpg

[Wentrot]

I use sitka, really enjoy the comfort and strength thus far-plus have had excellent customer service with any issues.

That being said I have researched firstlite a good bit and really like the sounds of it as well-plus you can also buy local

http://www.vantagepoint-outfitters.com/hunting-clothing/

[swampthing]

I just got my first Sitka merino wool zip t top and its great. Comy and I can wear it all week at work without it stinkin.

[kush]

What's the equivalent to Sitka Stormfront Pants from:
Kryptec, Kuiu, First Light?

[604ksmith]

I vote Kuiu. It's extremely durable and comfortable. The patterns themselves don't matter much, and most simply pick based on looks knowing performance is likely all similar.

However, wait until later in the season as they're opening up a Canadian distribution and pricing will significantly decrease since we'll no longer have to pay duties and extra shipping.

[SR80]

However, wait until later in the season as they're opening up a Canadian distribution and pricing will significantly decrease since we'll no longer have to pay duties and extra shipping.

I can only imagine the backorder wait times from a Canadian store, they cant even keep up with the american one now..

[BCHoyt]

Sitka here... Love it..

[okanagan Elk Man]

Marino Rocks.
Been hunting 30 years, regulating temperature is always a problem when hiking. Now I don't get drenched then frozen!

[The Hermit]

30% off on in stock items from VantagePoint... 30 the post in Sponsor's Corner.

[beeker]

sitka merino base layer (pants and zip up shirt) by far my best gear upgrade this season. very happy with the performance.

[kamloopshunter25]

I've heard sitka fits small, and i'm not exactly a small guy (6'3 240). I like the idea of buying local in first light and the new fusion pattern looks sweet. Anyone know when vantage point will get it in?

[donny.brooke]

Sitka stuff fit bigger than the kuiu i bought. I like it a bit baggy

[SR80]

kuiu pants are short I find, im 6'2

[island6]

This is a little bit more about the pattern yet still could be useful. http://www.journalofmountainhunting.com/mountain-life---the-most-versatile-camo.html

[donny.brooke]

Looks like the optifade is best in the black and white photos

[john.b]

I just got bit by the Sitka bug... 30% off at WSS right now.

[Seeker]

I can only imagine the backorder wait times from a Canadian store, they cant even keep up with the american one now..
Kuiu has no intentions of opening an outlet in Canada at this time. Was on another post recently. Good stuff though, have some and love it. Don't own any first light, but have heard good things. I don't care for Sitka, not a fan of the camo pattern, but decent gear. You really can't go wrong with any of the three, it will come down to camo pattern preference and your access to each brand. Kuiu obviously is a bit of a pain, First Light a little harder to get your hands on and Sitka well its everywhere.

[sheep.elk.moose fanatic]

Sitka all the way .... Go to store try it on it fits buy it ! I got the cold front bibs and jacket works awesome so far.

[Lukeez88]

I took a drive to cabelas yesterday, I lucked out and found Sitka dewpoint jacket and pants in the bargain cave for a great deal. I couldn't resist. Looks like good stuff I can't wait to use it thus coming season. Sitka is pricey but keep your eye out for sales.