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I've been using Sitka Ascent and more recently the Kuiu Attack and have enjoyed both.
My completely un-scientific opinion is that the Ascents are a lighter pant and better for warm weather, while the Attacks a little more durable. Both are very comfortable and fit me well. The material on the Attack pants has a better DWR and I like the pockets more.
If I could only have one it would be the Attacks.
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Y'all got to stop with the raving about Kuiu's, I'm about ready to pull the trigger and order a pair. Are they heavy? Maybe I should ask, are they for warm or cool weather? Very breathable?
And how do you pronounce that? Is it KEW-EE-YEW?
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Carhartt moss green for the 80% of the time when I'm hunting and it's dry. When kind of wet, microtex. When really wet, HH Impertech.
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US ARMY ECW Level 5 SOFT SHELL TROUSER WIND PANTS like these +1. I also like REI's Sahara pants for warmer weather.
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they are superlight and perfect for all weather except the very cold or the very warm.
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Sporthills if it's cold/snowy. Nylon hiking pants if it's less cold--ex-officios or REI or something.
I had a pair of Cabela's thin nylon hiking pants with zip open mesh vents along the thighs that were the best hot weather hiking pants ever--but they quit making them some time back. My last pair finally wore out....
(For the briars, I've got a pair of nylon faced jeans that have held up for several years now, but they're heavy sobs.)
German army surplus goretex for the rain--they weigh nothing and work great.
Ella These might be similar to the discontinued Cabelas pants. I've not bought a pair, but have thought they'd be the berries for hot weather. http://www.railriders.com/men-eco-mesh-pant-with-insect-shield-p-837.html?cPath=104_110
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Columbia Omni-shield cargo's
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Cabela's Microtex or Microtex Lite for warmer weather. I also have thier "Hunt Tech" warm weather gear, it works great but not sure on durability as I only wear it when it is downright hot out, which is not often.
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Kuiu Attack pants are the finest pant I have ever owned. For those that have been using these, are their sizing pretty accurate or smaller-larger?? Seem to remember the first Sitka stuff ran way small. I'd like to give Attack a try but just wondering about their sizing??
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Mine were true to size. phil
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my attack pants were true to size
my attack pants are more comfortable and roomy, length, thight and calve size wise than my sitka ascent pants
i have yet to find a better pant, i have tired a bunch, sitka, first lite, microtex, mtn hardware, etc
the attacks are the best i have worn, bought a brown pair for everyday wear
also look at the new guide pants, the perfect late season pants i do believe
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I have a number of pants for the outdoors, depending on use. For bird hunting, I love my Filson double tin chaps. the zippered bottom allows me to pull them over my boots at the end of a hunt.
For light outdoor hikes, or mushroom picking in the summer, Ex Officio.
For hiking in tougher terrain, or where I need something VERY dependable and super comfy, Kuiu's.
I'm with ShootOne... Iv'e tried a number of others, including Mountain Hardwear, but nothing comes close to the Kuiu. I hope to get the guide pants this winter.
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I'm with ShootOne... Iv'e tried a number of others, including Mountain Hardwear, but nothing comes close to the Kuiu. I hope to get the guide pants this winter.
I have a couple Attack, love them. I thought about the Guide, but not sure if they will be that much better than where I am sitting. If you want to get the Guide pants, I would get on it soon.
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I too like the Cabela's Microtex.
For a bit colder weather I like the lighter weight Filson wool pants.
And for real cold weather I like the heavier weight Filson wool pants.
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I have several Kuiu pairs and they are boot cut but you may have to hem them other than that they are the most comfortable pants I have ever worn including the Sitka pants. I am not buying the guide pants I wore the attack pant last fall in CO when it was down to 20 all I did was add wool long johns. I also wore them in 80 degree weather last fall bow hunting and they worked great.
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I'm a fan of the Kuiu Attack pants. I hunted the mountains from mid-September through mid-December in them. Started out w/ just a pair of merino boxer shorts under them & at the end, had on the merino boxers and a pair of heavy weight merino long underwear. I was completely comfortable the entire season. I wore them in the 70-80 degree heat of September, through the rain & sleet of October and November and into 3+ feet of snow in December. Wouldn't have traded them for anything else.
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I just received my Kuiu Attack pants. I was pretty much underwhelmed upon first inspection...don't really know what I was expecting though. I suppose they seemed almost fragile, I was expecting more a heavy duty look.
Anyway, I wore them around yesterday evening, out in the yard, grilling a steak, etc. I will agree they are VERY comfortable. I'm looking forward to using them in the woods.
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For those that like the KUIU pants, they have their solid color outerwear 25% off for a Fathers day sale.
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