They do have sales every couple months, especially for Black Friday, but I haven't seen a pattern. Best bet is to sign up for their newsletter....or perhaps call about seconds, which they cover with full warranty.
I'm 5' 9" 185-190 lbs, 42" chest, and I wear a large. I could get a t-shirt underneath, just barely. I love the fit. Not skin tight, but not baggy or loose either.
I own some Zebra and some Armytek. The Armytek feel like they are indestructible...the Zebra feels like a tank too, but is lighter, and the user interface is way better.
I have a Chama (former Kilm) and a Klamath as well and would agree with the above. The Klamath is heavier and warmer, but with the grid structure and synthetic material it will dry faster. I think which one you want depends on if you're going to be more static (with heavier layers on over and...
I have a SO pack, and I love it. SO is a smaller company too with outstanding customer service. I've not heard anything about KUIU's, but I can vouch for SO's. The owner is often on here and provides good answers to questions about the product even. Another employee does the same too.
I don't have a quilt from him, but I have a vest, which is really nicely made and works wonderfully, and he added down to my EE quilt. Turn around was fast, and he talked me through how much to add. Looking at his fill numbers, they seem comparable to other companies. And i've never heard a...
Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser, bought like 15 years ago, and then I moved shortly thereafter and never really had a use for it. Worn maybe 5-8 times as a coat to go to Winter Parties...NEVER in the woods or to do work.
In case you don't know what size 44 is (I really don't other than seeing...