comparing across brands

[blake_mhoona]

just for a sheer layering guide has anyone ever done a comparison across brand lines? i had a hard enough time figuring out which layers were which when i was just looking at First Lite. now that i've broadened by search i dont even know which or what items are comparable. especially with sitka they seem to have 3-4 different puffies and pants for example:

FL Llano = Sitka XX = Kuiu XX
FL Chama = Sitka XX = Kuiu XX
GL Uncompaghre = Sitka XX= Kuiu XX

and what are some items that some of the brands have that none of the others have. Kuiu Super down comes to mind as a possiblity? or maybe it does compare?

 

[bean outdoors]

for next to skin merino is hard to beat
the llano crew or quarter zip and sitka merino are comparable

for a second layer
first lite halstead and sitka fanatic hoody is comparable

some prefer a merino second layer and there is no chama type garment in merino offered by sitka other than synthetic type pieces.

we just became a dealer for kryptek so i dont have any insight there

hopefully this helps some...if you have questions about sitka, first lite or kryptek let us know and we can price out.

 

[blake_mhoona]

i know that the layers are made of different materials. i'm just more curious on the order of the layers

for example a common archery elk guideline

First Lite-Llano, chama, uncompaghre, allaegheny and guide pants

is it:

Sitka- merino base, ascent shirt, kelvin lite hoody, merino base pant, and ascent pant?

why so many jackets and pants? i guess is what i'm getting at and how do you choose?

 

[sneaky]

Sitka Ultra Light Down Jacket is comparable to the KUIU Super down, minus the hood. Sitka has multiple puffy jacket options to match temp ranges better.

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[blackovis]

Lightweight or early season archery pants-

First Lite- Corrugate Guide Pants, Kanab (now discontinued), Obsidian (replacement for Kanab 2.0)

Sitka- Ascent pant (breathable, no DWR), Mountain Pant (still fairly lightweight but arguably more durable, has DWR coating)

Kuiu- Tiburon (ultra light and breathable, Kudos DWR), Kuiu Alpine ( light weight, has DWR, fairly durable), Attack Pant (about same weight as Alpine but no knee pads, has DWR)

Early season Light weight tops-

First Lite-Llano Merino, Wilkin or Minaret Aerowool (benefits of merino, dries faster)

Sitka-Ascent Shirt NEW ( breathable, synthetic, durable, quick drying, Polygiene treated for bacteria causing odor control), Core Lightweight (lightweight, synthetic, breathable, Polygiene treated, available in a hooded version with built in facemask on new model), Sitka Merino Core zip-t ( lightweight merino)

Kuiu- Ultra Tiburon (ultra breathable, synthetic, and lightweight, Kudos DWR), Ultra Merino 125 ( Early season, warm to hot weather) Ultra Merino 145 ( heavier weight for cooler temps) Peloton 130 (synthetic, lightweight, somewhat breathable)

Feel free to call in or ask me if you have any questions on anything at all.

 

[blake_mhoona]

Lightweight or early season archery pants-

First Lite- Corrugate Guide Pants, Kanab (now discontinued), Obsidian (replacement for Kanab 2.0)

Sitka- Ascent pant (breathable, no DWR), Mountain Pant (still fairly lightweight but arguably more durable, has DWR coating)

Kuiu- Tiburon (ultra light and breathable, Kudos DWR), Kuiu Alpine ( light weight, has DWR, fairly durable), Attack Pant (about same weight as Alpine but no knee pads, has DWR)

Early season Light weight tops-

First Lite-Llano Merino, Wilkin or Minaret Aerowool (benefits of merino, dries faster)

Sitka-Ascent Shirt NEW ( breathable, synthetic, durable, quick drying, Polygiene treated for bacteria causing odor control), Core Lightweight (lightweight, synthetic, breathable, Polygiene treated, available in a hooded version with built in facemask on new model), Sitka Merino Core zip-t ( lightweight merino)

Kuiu- Ultra Tiburon (ultra breathable, synthetic, and lightweight, Kudos DWR), Ultra Merino 125 ( Early season, warm to hot weather) Ultra Merino 145 ( heavier weight for cooler temps) Peloton 130 (synthetic, lightweight, somewhat breathable)

Feel free to call in or ask me if you have any questions on anything at all.

exactly what i am looking for. so what are Kuiu and Sitka's alternative to the Unpronounceable?

 

[sneaky]

Kelvin Lite hoody from Sitka is their alternative to the Uncompahgre puffy. Not familiar with the KUIU stuff but someone else can answer that

 

[blackovis]

Kelvin Lite hoody from Sitka is their alternative to the Uncompahgre puffy. Not familiar with the KUIU stuff but someone else can answer that

Exactly what he said ^

Kuiu's version would be the Kenai Hooded Insulated Jacket.