Kuiu Strong Fleece

[sivart]

Has anyone had either of these tops in the field?

Curious how it compares to the Peleton 240. I love the peleton, but wish it was a little quieter.

I'm looking for the best piece to layer with the peleton when the temps drop. Using for archery elk season. thanks

 

[ChrisAU]

Would like to know as well. I have a 260 hoody on the way as a last minute adjustment to use as my midlayer, intrigued by its supposed durability.

 

[tonedover]

260 owner
i have not hunted in it
the exterior knit is more akin to that of a soft shell. uses what i assume is the standard kuiu dwr, so water just runs off it. hood is nice, zipper is a problem, gets hung up easily
interior is a very very comfortable brushed fleece that reminds me of the old “heather” style hoodies of the 80s.

im going to give it a whirl in the coming weeks, but as its warmer than i thought it would be as an early season hoody, it may be going into the classifieds.

if i was more a western style hunter (im in a whitetail stand or blind 80+% of the time) i bet this would be an excellent mid outer over a thin base. this plus rain gear would be good jn active conditons

 

[bcar]

260 owner
i have not hunted in it
the exterior knit is more akin to that of a soft shell. uses what i assume is the standard kuiu dwr, so water just runs off it. hood is nice, zipper is a problem, gets hung up easily
interior is a very very comfortable brushed fleece that reminds me of the old “heather” style hoodies of the 80s.

im going to give it a whirl in the coming weeks, but as its warmer than i thought it would be as an early season hoody, it may be going into the classifieds.

if i was more a western style hunter (im in a whitetail stand or blind 80+% of the time) i bet this would be an excellent mid outer over a thin base. this plus rain gear would be good jn active conditons

Is it very stretchy?

 

[sivart]

Is it quiet material? I love the peleton 240, but I don't consider it quiet.

 

[ChrisAU]

So I just got my 260 and spent a good amount of time evaluating it this evening. It is super, super quiet. Makes no noise. The fleece mapping is very well thought out. It definitely seems to have a more durable face than Peloton 97/200. First con is it came in overweight, my XL is 16.2 oz. And I normally wear a L in most pieces but this one is definitely an athletic fit, no way would I be comfortable in a L. However, my absolute favorite thing is the front pocket(s). They are positioned to be accessible wearing a pack and it goes all the way through to each side and they are lined so that the brushed fleece is towards the outside for warming your hands. The hood is also cut very well for me. It is definitely a substantial piece that should offer great warmth to weight. I’d consider it a mid-layer/soft shell hybrid. It has displaced the Peloton 200 as my midlayer for this rifle season.

 

[ChrisAU]

Is it very stretchy?

It’s is pretty stretchy. Not quite as stretchy as say FL Corrugate guide pants, but definitely 4 way stretch, closer to the Peloton 97/200 than the 240 in that regard.

 

[fngTony]

So I just got my 260 and spent a good amount of time evaluating it this evening. It is super, super quiet. Makes no noise. The fleece mapping is very well thought out. It definitely seems to have a more durable face than Peloton 97/200. First con is it came in overweight, my XL is 16.2 oz. And I normally wear a L in most pieces but this one is definitely an athletic fit, no way would I be comfortable in a L. However, my absolute favorite thing is the front pocket(s). They are positioned to be accessible wearing a pack and it goes all the way through to each side and they are lined so that the brushed fleece is towards the outside for warming your hands. The hood is also cut very well for me. It is definitely a substantial piece that should offer great warmth to weight. I’d consider it a mid-layer/soft shell hybrid. It has displaced the Peloton 200 as my midlayer for this rifle season.

Is your 200 also a hoodie? Wondering if the 260 hood is cut different.

 

[ChrisAU]

Is your 200 also a hoodie? Wondering if the 260 hood is cut different.

Yes it is. It may just be the heavier build of the 260 but it seems like it would stay up easier while turning your head. I would say the 260 hood seems to conform to my head better whereas the 200 seems a little loose on the sides.

 

[sivart]

Got one ordered.

 

[sivart]

I assume it is also quieter than the peloton 200?

 

[ChrisAU]

I assume it is also quieter than the peloton 200?

Not sure I could get a 200 to make a noise either? They are both brushed fleece pieces, different than the grid fleece of the 240.

 

[fngTony]

Yes it is. It may just be the heavier build of the 260 but it seems like it would stay up easier while turning your head. I would say the 260 hood seems to conform to my head better whereas the 200 seems a little loose on the sides.

Any chance it covers your chin better, like a firstlite hoodie?

 

[ChrisAU]

Any chance it covers your chin better, like a firstlite hoodie?

No it is similar to the 200 in that regard, just tried both on to compare that. They zipper on both ends at the bottom of my chin.

 

[IdahoElk]

I have both and they seem almost exactly the same aside from the collar on the strong fleece which is slightly larger,both are great.

 

[tonedover]

Is it very stretchy?

“somewhat” stretchy. i can see it holding up fairly well to briars and flexing very well with body movement

 

[BigDork]

Some good info here thanks all.
Anyone have any experience with the First lite Klamath hoody and how it compares to the 260?

 

[MuleDeerMike]

Some good info here thanks all.
Anyone have any experience with the First lite Klamath hoody and how it compares to the 260?

Curious of this as well.

 

[ChrisAU]

I had a Klamath and I wasn’t impressed with it for warmth. Very thin. I did wear it in the cold whitetail hunting too, and I’m a FL fan boy but I moved it down the road.

 

[oregonhuntr]

Anyone know if the 260 is much warmer than the Peloton 200? And better at blocking wind?