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    First Lite 2021

    Is there an update on the obsidians? Hybrid Wool pants? Or are these pants more mountain hunting? Asking for a friend...
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    First Lite: $150 pants with free hole in the pocket

    Weird reaction to them saying they would fix the issue. I have had great customer service from them. I would bet if you would have called them (before you sewed the pocket) and explained the issue, then stated you needed a pair by a specific date, they would have rushed delivery. I agree with...
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    FL Chamberlin or SG Grumman Jacket

    I think the gruman is comparable to the brooks. For your purpose I’d use the chamberlain or Sitka kelvin down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sitka Hanger Pants

    Well. I was shocked this post didn’t get more traction. So I bought a pair. They seem awesome. Super comfortable. I’m a huge fan of cordura, and the panels on these pants is are awesome. I’m not a huge fan of cargo pockets, but these are not bad. The fit is true to size. They are as loud as...
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    Puffy Comparison: Tear It Up!

    I’d add the transcendent. They used to have an ‘Alpine down jacket’ that I think they just took off their website. That was supposed to be their warmest and most durable. Seemed like a sweet jacket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Puffy Comparison: Tear It Up!

    I think the Sitka Kalvin ws hoody has a down/synthetic mix. 70/30 maybe? Which is what I believe first lite does also. Awesome list though. I would add some of outdoor research’s down jackets. They make some great stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sitka Hanger Pants

    I’ve been looking at these too. I wonder if the cordura panels are over the main body material or are your knees rubbing against cordura? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Glove Black Diamond or First Lite

    Take a look at the base camp mitt from Outdoor Research. It’s a great glove that is a little cheaper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sitka or First Lite

    Man. I’ve had the opposite experience with their gear. I wore an original pair of Kanabs for 3+ years before I needed a new pair and I beat the hell out of them. I’ve been wearing the obsidians now for over a year and have put them through the ringer. Not one issue. I use them backpacking, brush...
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    Sitka or First Lite

    I am a huge fan of first lite. They make some bomb proof gear and then have the best customer service. For a mixture of whitetail and western hunting here is what I would get: -Obsidian pants -aerowool T-shirt -kiln hoody -furnace Henley -catalyst or uncompaghre jacket. I use this set up...
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    Kelvin Active vs Catalyst

    The catalyst jacket is my new favorite. I wasn’t sold on it when I got it this September. I thought it might have been a waste of money and really considered sending it back. HOWEVER, I have been using it duck hunting, bow hunting, and I took it on a short backpacking trip. It was worth it. It...
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    First Lite Merino Shrinking

    If you follow the washing instructions, expect no shrinking in my experience. I have an original chama hoody and tried to shrink it, but it didn’t work. All my other pieces have maintained their shape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Quiet outer when temps are (40-50f) no rain...

    The first lite catalyst is crazy nice. Super versatile. I’ve been using it all fall in northern Minnesota and it’s been great. To be honest when it arrived, I was more than a little skeptical. I didn’t take the tags off for over a week. The catalyst has kept me warm in drizzle, I haven’t sweat a...
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    Need some underwear

    My first lite aerowool boxers are amazing. I’ve had them for a year and haven’t had any issues. With that said I like the new outdoor research alpine onset boxers. They seem great, but I haven’t worn them on any trips to make a more concrete judgement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    FL Catalysts jacket fit

    I purchased a catalyst recently. I’m 5’10” 175lbs and ordered a medium. The only issue I’ve noticed is I think the cuffs are to tight on the wrists. I love the jacket. Crazy versatile. I have had my layers bunch up near the arm pits, but once I adjust it, everything is comfortable. Maybe size...
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