Sitka, Kuiu, First Lite hoodie comparison

[Whitty]

Hello folks,

I'll be chasing mule deer in Wyo at 7,000-8,000 feet the 3rd week of October and have my clothing system pretty nailed down except for a second layer. Looking at the First Lite Sawtooth, Sitka Core Heavyweight hoodie, and the Kuiu Ultra Merino 210 hoodie. I'll have a merino baselayer, primaloft vest, and puffy but want a hoodie second layer that can be used as a outerlayer if it's warmer and function as another layering piece when glassing or if it's cold. Durability and comfort are key...anyone have experience with the above pieces?

thanks!

 

[mcseal2]

The Sawtooth is good, I like it very much. It has to be fairly cold for me to hike much in it, and it doesn't stop a lot of wind. The Chama is a good piece to for when its warmer. I prefer First Lite to other brands for merino

After trying a bunch of the fleece ones I ended up with the Kuiu Peloton 240. I did a review not to long ago on here you could find. I don't like hoods that zip clear up to my nose, and most of them have that.

The Sitka Core LW hoody is a great piece too. I find that it is great for warmer hunts when I need something for sun, or just a bit more than a Aerowool base layer. It wouldn't be warm enough for your hunt but if you end up with a Sawtooth this would be a good option to add down the road for warmer hunts.

 

[deserthunter2016]

The KUIU peloton 240 is more of a comparison to the Sitka core heavyweight. And the new first lite Klamath is probably the most comparable to those two. I have the new Klamath and I think it’s an awesome piece. The peloton is a good piece too. Don’t have an experience with Sitka.

The Klamath is a quarter zip and you can get in with a hood or just a collar. I really like it so far, and think it will be a pretty versatile piece layered with a vest for big temp changes earlier on in the season. Then as the weather changes I will layer under and over it to fit what I need. Im a big vest guy versus running a full jacket for early season.

Hope that helps. Good luck!


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[BlackTail]

Personally, I wouldn't be looking at merino for a mid layer. I love merino as a next to skin base layer, especially on multi-day hunts. But as a mid layer it offers almost no advantage to a good synthetic and falls short in most categories (IMO).

 

[TradLife406]

Sitka heavyweight or maybe the Apex of its a touch warmer.

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[sr80]

I couldnt stand the sleeves on the kuiu 210, it has hardly any stretch, so good luck trying to roll them up if you wanted to.

 

[steelheadmike]

I was looking for the EXACT thing and went with the Peloton 240 hoody. Its not too heavy but has a little wind resistance (it is WY)

 

[Whitty]

Really appreciate the replies...I really like the looks of the First Lite Klamath that deserthunter referenced above. Moved to the top of the short list.
thanks!

 

[doverpack12]

I would suggest the peloton 240. It’s wind resistance alone makes it more versatile than the others. I wear it as an outer layer until it’s too cold or wet. Wind used to cut right through me and since they came out with the 240 I have been very happy and can endure a lot more wind. I’ve tried most of the mid layer type pieces from the various camo companies and used them for at least a season each and the 240 does everything any other mid layer synthetic will do and pretty much stops wind. It also breathes really well. I posted a complete list of the mid layers I’ve tried a week or two ago on another similar thread.

 

[NV HUNTER]

Like others said the 240 is great. I have the 210 3/4 zip as well . For me the 210 is too short and does not stretch, so it does not get worn as much as the 240. But I really do love all of my kuiu......after you get past the funky sizing