Placed an order with Kuiu in the past few weeks. The old Cabela's stuff is wearing out. I'm moving to more solid colors to triple duty around the house, out in the blind/field, or on the water.
I'm a sliver under six feet tall, 220 lbs 36+" waist. Cabela's large | tall coats fit me very well. In Kuiu I had to size up to XL, and 38" waist, as their stuff runs a little small (or "athletic" as they put it). HA!
I have found Kuiu fits me much better than Sitka stuff.
They tout a "layering" system, and it actually works out well. Base layer, mid layer, shell layer. They fit together and have integrated thumb-holes (except the outer layers). Kuiu has lots of sales throughout the year...I generally wait until something goes on sale, or it hits their outlet. You can get up to 40% off some items.
My thoughts below (sorry, it's a slow night, and the wife is in to Netflix right now)
Here is the stuff I have owned for 10+ years:
Ultra merino 145 zip T-long sleeve: It's a good base layer when stalking Muley's out west. Doesn't get stinky like poly. Recently I've started wearing in the duck blind. Performs well. Very light weight. Have to wash my wool stuff separately, and air dry. Kind of a pain. Bonus, I can wear my merino multiple times before it gets even a hint of stinky.
Pro merino zip-off bottoms: These are really cool. Pretty darn warm and comfy. Full side zip means you can take these off without removing your boots. Great feature when glassing, then stalking. Strange someone didn't think if this before.
Guide DCS jacket: Fits well, pit-zips, quality piece. It's big enough to get a base layer and a mid layer underneath. When it gets really cold I throw a gore-tex shell over the top. I like this very much. Was mainly for big game, now I'm wearing in the blind as well.
Attack Pants: I have a solid color and planned to wear these around the house, doing projects, etc. They are too warm for everyday wear. Perform great chasing deer. Layer up with merino bottoms when it gets cold...and add the old-school Cabela's gore-text bibs when it gets really nasty. Bonus, they now come in regular, tall, and short lengths. The short is 31" inseam, and just about perfect for my build.
Tiburon pants: again solid colors here. They are really comfy and quite cool. I actually pair these up with hikers and polo shirt and wear to work often. No one seems to notice : )
Gila hoodie: Kinda pricy for what it is. Does perform well, but I can get cheaper alternatives via Amazon.
Logo T-shirts: picked up a crap ton of these in the outlet a few years back...I believe they were $14 each. Cotton. Meh. I prefer poly or wool. But these are good around the house in warmer months.
Here is the stuff I picked up recently:
Peloton 240 full zip hoodie: Found on ebay...it has become a daily item for me this fall and winter. Light enough to wear around the house. Blocks enough wind and is warm enough to wear to the store. It's sized as a mid-layer and goes well over merino or poly base layer, and under the Guide DCS or a gore-tex shell. I picked up two more solid colors on sale in the last year. Oddly the material in this coat does not pick up my Labrador Retriever's hair(!) The 240 might be my favorite Kuiu item.
Strongfleece 190 Zip-T: Another good mid-layer. Fits well, pretty warm. And doesn't pick up the dog's hair. Solid color, I find myself wearing this around the house either with a poly underneath, or just this zip-t. I will probably pick up another solid color soon.
Peloton 118 long sleeve crew-t: Picked up a few of these in solid colors. This shirt is great at wicking moisture. Nice base layer, or even by it self. I do have a few short sleeve.
Pro merino 200: wool base layer polyester outer layer. Jury still out. It's a nice long sleeve.
Kutana Stretch Woven Pant: Jury is still out. They are lighter than Attack, but heavier than the Tiburon. I may return these. Although they might be a good fishing pant. Hmmm.....
Things I would like to try in the future, or tried and didn't like:
Rainwear: I started another thread on waterproof rainwear. Kuiu has some solid colors...I'm unsure what direction I want to go here. I have found some old school Cabela's gore-tex jackets on eBay, in my favorite size (large-tall). But who knows if they are still waterproof. I may have to bit the bullet on rainwear this spring.
Elements Jacket: Looking at this down the road. Synthetic down-like fill, with windproof shell. My main winter coat is a 25+ year old North Face gore-tex shell that has a fleece liner that zips in and out. I also have a goose down 700 fill liner that zips in and out as well. It's a great system, and super warm in the windy Nebraska winters. I love me some gore-tex / dry-plus / omni-tech / waterproof / windproof shells. Zipper is starting to fail...wonder if The North Face will fix or replace it? Don't they have a lifetime warranty?
Hats / headwear: they have some cool stuff, but I have a giant dome (size 8)...nothing they carry fits. Thankfully I stocked up on clearance Cabela's caps and hats when they were in clearance or the bargain cave...XXL actually fits me.
Gloves: I have soo many Cabela's gloves in my basement...some still have on tags. Don't need anything just yet.
Down / puffy: I don't really have any need for a down puffy.
Vest: I have never been a fan of vests. Brother and buddy wear them all the time. Won't my arms get cold? I dunno...I may have to give this a shot. Strangely enough, the Sitka vests are the ONE thing that fits me well from their lineup.
Whelp, that's it for tonight. Wife's done with TV. Holler if you have questions. DD.