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Just took a look at First Lite's uncompahgre puffy jacket. Looks like a good layer for under a heavier coat.
Interesting.
Thanks

Kuiu runs small,get the next size or maybe even 2 sizes up.

Anyone wearing/owning their super down jacket? Thoughts? Debating between the jacket (non hooded) and vest.

I had one for a while. Good for glassing. Too hot for walking. Doesn't breath.

If you are 6'2" 270 you aren't going to have room to layer in any of Kuiu's gear. I am 6'4' 275 their crap just isn't made for guys our size. Oh and if you have long arms the sleeves are going to be short. I had bought a bunch of their crap sizes just plain suck. I would give you the crap I have left, but I am working in Brunei right now.

Pm sent to you Montana

Sorry for the delay working overseas so don't get online much. I responded to your PM.

Well, I ordered a super down jacket and its on its way. A guy at work bought a guide jacket about 4 years ago and brought it in. Are you kidding me? His 3xl fit smaller than my 2xl North Face fleece. Are the current guide jackets as small? I'd assume so but want feedback. Now I'm scared the super down will get sent right back.

How does the Sitka Jetstream fit?
Any help?

Are the Guide Jackets small for their size? Absolutely, yes.

Consider the Canadian-made non-dcs Kuiu guide stuff.
The newer Chinese stuff is way too tight.

At 6'6'' 227lbs the older 2x fits me perfectly (with room for a Kuiu puffy if needed.) I tried a newer dcs guide coat and it was tiny in comparison--quickly resold.

Hello
late on the topic... I'm a pro guide in Alaska. I have tested a lot of brands.... 4 years I use KIUI..... I spend 6 months a year in the bush.....

I'm not at all a"trendy brand" guy.... I test and I figure out if it's good or not.... right now KIUI is with Swazi the best you can buy....

IMHO, you should go with the Yukon suit.... the Chugach suit is too "light" in really bad weather and last not as tough as the Yukon.

About the Super Down Hooded Jacket.... it's THE BEST Jacket I have ever used..... for 3 years.

This year I'm trying Swazi cause one of my hunter had Swazi gear last year and I have been really impressed.... Kuiu quality can be up and down in fonction of their sourcing...

Anyway Kiui or any brands don't make you a better hunter or guide but make you definitely more confortable !

Thanks for the review UAE. I have my share of the stuff and have not had any failures - from New Mexico to the Talkeetnas.

Thanks for the info UAE, I will check out Swazi. The guide jacket is way too small so not an option.

Ok well I got the super down in and it doesn't fit by a mile. Mi can zip it up but that's it, no room for anything but a t shirt underneath. I wear a 2xl north face with plenty of room under but this is sad.

So back it goes tomorrow.

Does Sitka fit any better? Should I give up on my quest for a polyester soft shell other than my old stormkloth?

In my experience, Sitka is cut a bit more generously than Kuiu.

What camo did you get in XXL and would you sell it?

Hood?

Tedthorn I sent it right back. No hood.

I bought the chugach jacket two years ago and wore it to Alaska for a two week hunt. I wore the coat for both heavy daily rain and just for a shell to stop wind on days when the sun actually came out. It was worn everyday of my trip.
I love it it and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Kuiu does run with a very athletic cut. I normally wear 2x in everything I own from t-shirts to jackets. But with kuiu I have to get my jackets in 3x to fit properly.

lol! ...did you read my posting here?? First generation C a n a d i a n-made or be a Chinese hunter.
Good grief...