I've owned one of these for 6 years, and it still looks new after multiple hard hunts. It's the best, most durable shell I've ever owned. I take my dewpoint kit more now due to weight but this thing is like a portable shelter you can live in for weeks. It has its place, and I will never sell it. The bill has a wire in it so you can form it perfectly, something I wish the dewpoint had. This piece is also what they call 'expedition fit' that you can layer all of your puffy and layers under. I have an XL and am 5'11 - 210 and it's perfect.
Sitka Comfort is the big difference , still can’t beat it .. Sure there are cheaper options that work as well for layering .. Far as pants go , SITKA and KUIU are the best most comfortable you’ll find in the market .. There’s simply no compromise for Sitka / Kuiu comfort compared to the cheaper stuff .. sure it all works but it’s those little things that do matter that the high end companies set them self apart from the rest .. I own a lot of Sitka , KUIU and other stuff .. I find that I wear the high end stuff most of the time due to the comfort factor .. and it keeps you warm and dry .. . Yup layering I wear cheaper stuff cus it’s the same materials as Sitka .. but the out west no question much better all around .. Just like many high end companies their gear isn’t for everyone , it is better , however it’s not cheap and I agree over priced .. many high end companies take advantage of their name and charge more SIMMS by far the worst … great gear but they charge you a bundle for every little thing that should come with the product to begin with ..
APXg2 layering system in Mossy Oak Treestand was the best. Have two of everything except the wind control base. Kick myself in the ass every time I’m dressing to go to the woods. I don’t remember when I first bought everything. I did just find some of it new. Whiteout L5 jacket and pants. Primaloft stuff before that outfit was big. Kings Camo from here on out.
The stuff is severely overpriced. Mostly made of polyester and spandex just like stuff from Walmart. Also likely made in the same sweat shops in China. Look it up. You were sold on the marketing and the "system". Literally still layering just like before. Traditional bow hunting podcast has a video on why buy hunting clothes from Walmart. It has very valid points. After some research you will understand that you are swept up in the marketing and then try to justify way overspending on the same materials you get from Walmart. Example; KUIU 93% polyester 7% spandex hoodie is $80. Gilden brand 93% polyester 7% spandex hoodie $12. Paying for the fancy name.
This thing is a POS. I put it in direct sunlight for 8 hours and it did not even have one bar. This product is simply a plug in the wall charged. The solar part is a false gimmick.
I just ordered one. I didn’t think about being able to use it to pack sacks of whatever. I can pack corn into the woods on our lease with it. Nice! Mainly got it for packing out deer if I kill one way off in the woods and need to get it out myself.
Let me guess it costs £1700 , don’t buy hilleberg until they lower there prices back down its a shame as I love them , nallo gt 2 3 years ago cost me £650 now £960 !! Why oh why no design difference costs of materials haven’t gone up that much . Human greed is disgusting
LOL. so is ignorance. do you own a business? do you manage supply lines, costs, production runs, inventory, distributor networks, gov't business licenses and fees, employee wages, insurance costs...I could go on. If you had a clue about any of that, you woulnd't so quickly chalk it all up to "human greed".
Well, that piece didn't last very long, did it? Already discontinued less than two full years later. Also, the Linton dude is so awkward in this video. C'mon Marty, Get a little screen presence, buddy!
Does the Large leave enough room for layering at the torso for a 42 chest? Would I be better off going to an XL to leave room for my jackets underneath?
@@kenyoufeelme8258 I ended up going with a Tall Large with size 11 boots. Essentially, exactly what my usual sizes are. I tried an XL but it was just swimming on me. I have no trouble layering under the Large. The boots felt tight at first but I was able to use thinner socks and their perfect. I couldn't be happier with my choices. My only complaint is that the belt is crap, but I made my own out of two inch webbing and a plastic buckle and it works great. For reference, I'm 6'4", 195 lbs. My suit coat is 42L and my inseam is 35.
Which is quieter when dragging your finger nail across the shell fabric? Incredibly frustrating when manufacturer's say their jacket is "quiet", but in reality just as noisy as denim even though it's fleece. Figure that one out. Cheap regular fleece jackets are incredibly soft and quiet, but micro-suede/fleeces are very noisy. Why can't anybody make a truly quiet jacket using regular very quiet, soft fleece as the outer shell? It's not that hard.
I have a thick coat in TruTimber, I think, and it's double layered and zippered so it's incredibly warm and has a soft fleece material for the outer layer. My only issue is that the patterns are more faded on that sort of material. if you want perfect camouflage, the more slick material is better printed. I have some jackets in Realtree's XTRA pattern and it's insane; I want the new EDGE pattern, as they SOMEHOW improved on the XTRA.
