It's the time of year where my hunting is limited so I obsess about gear. I know KUIU sponsors this board but I am hoping it is okay to discuss other brands. Right now, my standard kit for backpack hunts is this:
Top: Merino long-sleeve base, fleece mid-layer, soft-shell jacket, puffy jacket that I take out when sitting in the cold
Bottom: Merino long johns, soft-shell pants, Primaloft puffy pants (only bring when high temps are below freezing)
Rain gear: Lightweight KUIU Teton top and bottom stored in my pack
I have been thinking about replacing the soft-shell jacket and pants with waterproof pants and jacket so I don't have to mess with unpacking rain gear.
I was about to buy the KUIU Yukon set because it is advertised as a product to wear full time. I like the idea of that but my obvious concerns are noise and durability. Does anyone know how quiet it is? Is the durability sufficient to wear it full time? I am thinking about wearing the pants while moving so noise is a big concern.
Are there products from other brands that fill this niche better? Thanks
