DUDE!!! Why does Kuiu keep releasing new lines!!!! Well here's another unboxing vid. The Encounter line looks awesome and will be a game changer for treestand hunters.
Jimmy, thank you for the great videos! I’m looking to get some KUIU gear for this season, and you have been instrumental in helping me make my decision. Since you are a KUIU junky, I figured you would have an opinion for me. I’m looking at getting the Attack pants, 145 ultra merino, maybe the 240 peloton, and trying to decide between the guide dcs or the encounter. I live in SC, so eastern whitetail hunting is what I do the most. I’m looking to take a couple of trips elk hunting in the near future, so I want something that can be dual-purpose. Also, I am 6’5, 250 lbs, to make this more fun. What are your thoughts?
Glad you like the vids!!! That’s why I do this…don’t need to be famous but I like being of service. My opinion is that if you primarily hunter deer from a stand, the encounter jacket is perfect for that. The peloton 240 will layer up good under it for added warmth. Now… as for the guide. If you were looking for a more weather resistant outer shell. The axis hybrid is hands down the jacket to go with. I’m not sure really why Kuiu continues the guide line. As for size, I’d start by looking at XXL. Kuiu clothes are better slightly larger than fitting perfectly. Thanks again and watch for more new content!
I would love to be on a podcast! I’m fixin to do a info back ground vid on me/channel. I’ve got a college back ground in wildlife management, ecology, and forestry. I was also an infantryman in the army for 14yrs. I’ve got lots of tactics that cross over to hunting very effectively. Just hit me up when ever👍🏼
The Proximity jacket is hands down the warmer of the two. The Prox jacket is a parka and the Encounter is a shell. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
What is your size? You look similar in size to me. Im have the proximity in large and it fits perfect for layers. I would assume a large encounter jacket should be what I want.
Sorry for the delay. You are correct about the sizing. I’ve been wearing the encounter with layers during this current cold snap. To be honest, it’s not as warm or wind resistant as I had hoped. I hope they update it next year. Maybe I should sent them a hint…wind proofing and maybe some water proof layers. Similar to the axis hybrid.
I’m planning an up coming video on this very subject. In my opinion the encounter line is a little disappointing. I’ve read some reviews where guys were very impressed with the warmth. I was not really happy with the warmth factor. It is supposed to be an outer soft shell layer. I found it to have absolutely no wind blocked ability. The only thing redeeming is the quietness, pocket lay out and the treestand harness port. Now for the guide. Good garments for hunting without a treestand harness. I’ve had guide and axis hybrid and with the water proofing I just go with the axis. Hope this helps.
It’s all about layers and a good plan. I hunt the Adirondacks so I get the temp swings. I plan on doing a layering vid soon. Basically you know you will always need a base layer. Then any system should have a mid insulation layer. The next mid layer would be a puffy layer of some material. Last would be a shel that is appropriate to your weather patterns. If you get the right items in your kit you’ll have the ability to wear all the items at some point during the season. Kuiu is pretty good about providing enough info and clothing line options. Go through their webpage and do some home work and build a kit that suit early to late season. I’ll get that layering vid out soon. Thanks for watching!
Oh good deal Adirondacks aren’t far from me. I just ordered the encounter jacket and pants along with strong fleece 235 and attack pants we will see where that gets me as I already have base layers. It’s hard to tell the thickness or bulkiness of any of there clothes with the pictures provided. Thanks for the videos as you give more detail then any other videos I’ve found 👍
They seem to have a fairly tight weave. I would be confident that if you are walking in and out to hunt they are fine. If you are recovering a deer a couple times a year they should last. But if you were driving deer they would prolly get torn up. Hope this helps.
