Kuiu Katana Softshell

[ba5592]

For those that have the Katana Soft Shell, what would the likely temperature range be? Also, how is the breathability? Trying to figure out where it fits. Thanks.

 

[James Reston]

Picked one up this week. I'll let you know after I get it in the field in a few weeks. I realize this is an older post so if you have any info please do share!

 

[Fonkie]

I ordered one last week so I’m hoping to have by Friday to run it through the paces hunting coastal blacktails in Washington.

 

[James Reston]

Let me know how it runs. Seems like a good active insulation piece when you don't need a puffy.

 

[Fonkie]

Got my Kutana today. First impression is the fit & finish are awesome for me. I layered a my superdown vest & puffy coat with the Kutana over the top. It worked fine & could get you out in pretty cold weather in the late season & be comfortable. The DWR is amazing on this piece. I will have it out this weekend to see how it works in wet 45-55 degree weather

 

[James Reston]

Let me know. I am really liking the idea of this one. Seems similar to the Sitka Kelvin Active jacket.

 

[Fonkie]

Well I wore it this morning in 52 degrees,10mph wind & pouring rain doing my morning routine at work. First off the jacket is super comfortable & the new DWR is frickin amazing. I had it over just a t-shirt & it felt plenty warm enough in that temperature. Wind blocking seemed on par with the peloton 240 I had. With a couple layers underneath it would be an adequate piece blocking wind. The water runs off like Teflon & after shaking off the beads of water the fabric seamed dry although I don’t think that would be the case in all day rain. For a T-shower it would keep you dry for sure & I think the fabric will dry super fast. I’ve heard knocks on soft shells for backpack hunts but I’m not so sure I would leave this piece at home. Love it so far & report back after chasing blacktails this weekend.

 

[James Reston]

I love it! Let me know how it works. Im super intrigued by this piece and think it could be an awesome mid layer/outer layer. It is lighter than a full blown soft shell but can give you the abrasion resistance you won't get with a fleece.

 

[James Reston]

Well I wore it this morning in 52 degrees,10mph wind & pouring rain doing my morning routine at work. First off the jacket is super comfortable & the new DWR is frickin amazing. I had it over just a t-shirt & it felt plenty warm enough in that temperature. Wind blocking seemed on par with the peloton 240 I had. With a couple layers underneath it would be an adequate piece blocking wind. The water runs off like Teflon & after shaking off the beads of water the fabric seamed dry although I don’t think that would be the case in all day rain. For a T-shower it would keep you dry for sure & I think the fabric will dry super fast. I’ve heard knocks on soft shells for backpack hunts but I’m not so sure I would leave this piece at home. Love it so far & report back after chasing blacktails this weekend.

I'm thinking of running the StrongFleece 260 under this and calling it good for AZ hunts around 25-45. Keep a puffy in my bag for super cold windy glassing stands and that's it.

 

[Fonkie]

I think that combo would be perfect for those temps active hunting. I had my down vest,puffy over that & Kutana over that & it worked fine. I think a guy could sit in cold wind & glass comfortably no problem. I think it will be a solid piece warm weather or cold & layers up or alone.

 

[Fonkie]

Wore the Kutana hunting this weekend in low 50’s & rain. Wore a merino short sleeve,Peleton 97,Kutana soft shell & first lite stormtight. It was way too warm hiking 2 miles in before daylight. The rain subsided shortly after daylight & I spent the rest of the day comfortable in the 97 & Kutana with a 10 mph wind. I’m confident it will be effective as a stand-alone in warmer weather all the way down to layering up in sub freezing weather. Really happy with the purchase & would highly recommend.

 

[James Reston]

Love it Fonkie. Thank you.