I have a lot of their gear but the Axis is not my favorite and it sure isn’t very waterproof. Not very warm either and it also takes forever to dry once soaked. Stick with straight rain gear when needed and the guide jacket when not. Layer accordingly.
Really? For a few hour hunt they hold up for me. Haven’t really needed them to dry quickly without the use of a clothes drier. It’s nice they offer real rain gear. I’m fixin to do a vid on the Encounter line. That line is a disappointment to me.
@@BROVERLANDER the purpose was to see how long the set would last before they wet out. I was 200 yards from my back door so I was in no danger of hypothermia. My question to you would be, why would a company make clothes with waterproof provisions if they weren’t meant to be worn in wet conditions? Wouldn’t it also be nice to know how they preformed in those wet conditions before needed them in a less forgiving situation.
Just found your channel and subbed. Great reviews on kuiu stuff man. Ive done a few reviews on them myself. Bummed to hear that encounter line let you down!
I’m getting ready to upload the Encounter vid today. I had high expectations but it’s the first line that’s let me down. I’ll look up your channel. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for your dedication on reviews of the Kuiu gear. I was thinking about purchasing the Encounter series. But from the looks of it, I don't think that material will do well against PA thickets and thorn bushes. It will probably get torn up. I might consider the Guide or Axis series. It seems that fabric would hold up better. What's your opinion on that?
@@enjoytheoutdoors101 I’ve got a vid about to come out on the Encounter. I hunt Ohio, PA and Ny. I was very disappointed with the encounter line. I’m also going to do a vid on my kit for this year that will replace the encounter.
I’m trying to decide on a camo pattern that would match the terrain here in southern Indiana which i’d assume is fairly similar to Ohio’s, would you recommend the valo or the verde?
Valo is my choice. Verde is great for early season but when the leaves drop I think it’s a little dark. The Valo is subtle and blends better while in the tree. I’ll have a vid on the Encouter line very soon. Wait to make a purchase till you see it.
Kuiu sizing is infamously small. I am a XXL in every other type and line of clothing. But the only Kuiu Axis that fit me is the 4XL, which provides some underlay opportunities. It’s not waterproof, it is warm, and is good for Fall hunts where you are moving, like still hunting. Despite trying all the high tech brands (FirstLite), I still find no substitute for virgin wool of all makes, and Cabela’s Wooltimate line.
Valo would be my choice if I had to choose one. Verde works very well in the early season. In the later part of the season when there are no leaves I feel that verde is a little dark. The softer tones of the Valo realy blend well while in a tree and on the ground. Hope this helps👍🏼 thanks for the sub
