I really wish they would make new videos like this. I understand without Jason it’s going to hard to do but I really enjoyed this and would like to see how much they’ve changed.
Really appreciate these "bag dump" videos. Would love to hear how you feel everything performed after the hunt/any changes (additions/subtractions) you'd make.
I've laughed at my hunting buddies who have spent thousands of dollars on Sitka gear. The Kuiu bus came to town and now I'm in deep. Looking forward to testing your gear this year. Great video.
I am a new hunter in Colorado with a mountaineering background. Going for elk with my bow for the first time. I bought the Teton rain jacket and the camo T shirt, both in verde 2.0. All my other gear will be what I already own for when I climb. I love my Prana Zion pant, and TNF down belay jacket. I will hash tag Kuiu on Instagram and probably add a little review at some point after my trip. I am already impressed about the weight and fit of the Teton rain jacket, I really hope this is quality mountain gear.
I’m very impressed with your brand. I’m a solo hunter/ fisherman moving to Alaska from Missouri and Louisiana. I usually build my bags and gear, but finding you is like seeing what I build for myself. Plus you have better fabric than what I can find. I would like to see more military patters in your gear and clothing line. Multicam pattern colors, ie Alpine, Tropical, Black and Arid. A few new one’s no ones talking about is the Oceans blue and Waters Edge. When I’m hunting, I don’t want to seen, heard and even smelled by man or animal. I would like to see scent control not only in what I wear but what I sleep and camp in. I would like to see 4 season, 2 4 6 man blackout tents with a scent control and light disciple built into the fabric with maybe Gor-Tex with all Multicam patters. There is so much more that I would like to share, but I don’t want to give away stuff on a open form.
Hi again. Yes, I'm counting everything I haul. My food needs are .6kg/day for a mountain hunt compared to your .9kg/day. I imagine we're hunting similar conditions because alpine Tahr habitat in NZ experiences the same treacherous varied conditions (NZ's changeable mountain weather is notorious worldwide along with it's extreme hunting. Having been in alpine BC you would get colder situations at times though.) Base weight for me is 5kg and much of your gear shown is similar to what we'd carry ie. NeoAir, light down bags. Key systems where we'd save weight is in using Dyneema packs (for example the Hyperlight Mountain Gear equivalent to the 60L bag you show is nearly a kilo lighter and my cuben tarp for 2 people with room for cooking weighs in at 340grams) I'd also save grams for example by using more thin layers instead of thicker mid-layers. I really do appreciate what you and Kuiu gear are doing because for too long hunting gear has been overweight. Keep it up . . . and the process for me has also involved rationalising and getting more efficient . . . but rather than go through individual items/choices we could more freely communicate if you made contact to my email: nzhuntingadventures@gmail.com Note: I am not an outfitter and not selling any gear. Am just an avid alpine hunter. Come on down to NZ, hunt some public land . . . walk in and out. Cheers
Nice breakdown, thanks for sharing this! I'll add this isn't Jason writing, it's Blaise from the video team (Jason is in BC as we speak), but I'll be passing along to him. HMG packs are definitely light; we designed ours with a balance of weight and load-bearing capacity for hauling meat. Selfishly, I'll try to get Jason to come hunt with you so I can come along to shoot New Zealand scenery :)
:-) yup the scenery is pretty good, and seems moreso if you've had to lug camera gear!! Love your work. On the other note, I'm a meathunter, not a trophy hunter, so I do lug meat in my Dyneema pack system. Sure it hurts, but after 40+years of hauling meat in framed packs or more recent harness systems I've had to learn that 'deadweight' is hard work, no matter what system is being used aye (Sure makes it taste better tho) Like Kuiu for the other key parts of the hunt I want to be nimble & efficient and set up for hunting with all my gear on my back. See ya'll when you come 'downunder'.
Oh and another thing and this is especially for dry arid conditions where water supply isn't a thing. Portable water from air systems would be an awesome idea..
So far you guys have yet to disapoint! Your total pack weight amazes me. I have been doing long distance back pack trips for years and never been able to get to such comfortable weight with that much gear. I am curious when the R evolution boot will be available again?
Cheers for putting up the vid. That's still a lot of weight when you quote 40pounds for a shorter 10 day trip, and that's still excluding your optics & rifle! Perhaps the term 'ultralight' is incorrectly used here as the general outdoor pursuits definition considers much less base weight and 'skin-out' weight. By way of comparison for your sheep hunting in BC at similar altitudes (depending on seasonal range) truer ltralight alpine Tahr hunters in NZ would go quite a bit lighter, including optics. KUIU gear is gaining some traction down here in NZ and rightfully so - well done. However, there are lighter more robust options that suit hunters IMHO
Hi +HuntingCreed, thanks for the feedback! Most of that 40 pound weight is food; are you counting that in your totals? Having not hunted Tahr, I don't know what the variability of the weather conditions are, but in BC, it's very treacherous--you have to be prepared for an incredibly wide range of temperatures and conditions. Curious to know what gear you're finding to be both lighter and more robust?
If only I had an extra 40-60k laying around for a hunt like this. Great for you, Jason, I'm sure you get a good deduction for these amazing hunts you go on. Good for you. Love your products.
just curious with the rifle, i followed the ultimate sheep rifle build and it came in at 5lbs 6oz. why not go with the kimber mountain ascent? It comes in at 4lbs 13oz in the same caliber.
We all develop better taste in camo over time ;) I'm sure it's a fine rifle, it's just not one that's been on our radar over here. If they approached us for a dip pattern, we'd be happy to oblige!
I have now watched 4 of these videos having never come across them before. a few comments. 1. really sad to find out that he has passed away. Seems like a great bloke who not only formed an awesome company but lived it as well. Hard to find that out there where a CEO actually uses their own products in the wild! He also explains things really well and the experience comes through in the way he describes the items so well done! 2. can you get this stuff in Australia and where from?
Hi Damien, thanks for watching. We miss Jason around here every day. His enthusiasm and commitment was infectious! As far as getting our products in Australia, we ship globally--if you scroll to the bottom right on our site, and make sure you select Australia as your region, you should be able to shop in AUD with VAT and Duties included in the price. We work with a global shipping network that collects these fees up front and takes them through customs so you don't have to.
Hey Ryan, the pants will be released soon. I would suggest not waiting until hunting season is in full swing; while we are carrying more inventory than we ever have before, our demand is growing fast, too.
Great video - always interested in items that are left out of this gear list. What do you do for: Stove and Fuel, Water bottle, Water filter system?? etc...
That's why we're coming out with the Super Down Pro, which will have double the fill. The Super Down (which is becoming the Super Down Ultra) is intended as a packable down piece, so the fill is less heavy than the Pro, which will be exponentially warmer but less packable.
Jacob, if you haven't already, subscribe to our email newsletter to stay on top of new products like this. You can do this by going to www.kuiu.com/ and scrolling to the bottom of the page. On the bottom left, there's a signup field.
Awesome vid! Love the passion behind your company. I recently purchased your guide pants and guide jacket with a merino 210 zip for a November Montana region 7 deer hunt. After watching this video im thinking I should have went with one of your lighter lines?
Hi Casey, it really depends on your hunting style. If you're on the move constantly, the Guide pants can sometimes get a little warm in milder conditions. But if you're doing more still hunting, or if you expect the conditions to be really cold, then the Guide pants can be great for that. Give our customer service reps a call at 855-367-5848 and they can help you put a system together--it's easier for them to do on the phone, since they can ask you for more information on your hunting style.
Hello Jason and thank you for the great information, I was wondering if there’s an ETA on when the prototype food bags (teaser) shown in this video may become available?
How do I get notified of these live videos? I am subscribed and have "alerts" selected, but I dont see them until I happen to log onto youtube. Is there a way to get an email ahead of time or something?
I don't have a gear list from this hunt handy, but I can tell you that for awhile, Jason's go-to tripod was a Sirui N1204X with a Manfrotto 700RC2 mini fluid head.
CTE is why.So many great men have died this way from the disease.Aaron Hernandez become violent and went off the deep end and ended his life the same way.Suffered badly from CTE.San Diego Chargers great linebacker Junior S killed himself within a year of retirement-same thing.This is why.
The NYT made a wonderful article on Jason and his struggle with CTE and the night everything happened. God bless Jason. Peace to you Sir and see you in the afterlife brother.
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+TheNutzandBoltz, He can pay an intern to do it. It's not that time consuming lol. All you need is a dehydrator. It's worth it to not load your body up on that salt, It's cheaper and you can make it exactly how you want.
agreed ryan! im trying heathers choice, i have a shipment coming in a few days. www.heatherschoice.com, ive heard good things about it, they just dont have a ton of variety, which is fine i guess.
hey ryan, i tried the chocolate chili and ethiopian dorowat. i really liked them both! I had the chili before going hiking for 6 miles and i didnt feel hungry or have a drop off. dorowat was really good too, i had that after a workout and it kept me very full. some people aren't a fan of spice at all, so if you're one of those, dont get the dorowat. i think its really good, i am going to get their packaroons (cookies) and i need to try their oatmeal, but im assuming itll be fine. i used FREESHIPPING to get my order in free and in 2 days, not sure if itll still be active though. hope that helped!
I really wish they would make new videos like this. I understand without Jason it’s going to hard to do but I really enjoyed this and would like to see how much they’ve changed.
I didn’t know Jason but I miss him and his passion for the hunt
Really appreciate these "bag dump" videos. Would love to hear how you feel everything performed after the hunt/any changes (additions/subtractions) you'd make.
Jason, we're planning to do a live debrief on Facebook Live after the hunt. If you Like our page, you should get notified when that's happening.
Is the video up somewhere?
Those layering breakdowns are good and concrete to learn how the KUIU gears work best together. show by example. Plain simple but effective.
I've laughed at my hunting buddies who have spent thousands of dollars on Sitka gear. The Kuiu bus came to town and now I'm in deep. Looking forward to testing your gear this year. Great video.
i was the same way. there is no substitue in my opinion
Go try to Peloton series you hater
@@RuggedSportsmen Lol
RIP Jason.
I am a new hunter in Colorado with a mountaineering background. Going for elk with my bow for the first time. I bought the Teton rain jacket and the camo T shirt, both in verde 2.0. All my other gear will be what I already own for when I climb. I love my Prana Zion pant, and TNF down belay jacket. I will hash tag Kuiu on Instagram and probably add a little review at some point after my trip. I am already impressed about the weight and fit of the Teton rain jacket, I really hope this is quality mountain gear.
I’m very impressed with your brand. I’m a solo hunter/ fisherman moving to Alaska from Missouri and Louisiana. I usually build my bags and gear, but finding you is like seeing what I build for myself. Plus you have better fabric than what I can find. I would like to see more military patters in your gear and clothing line. Multicam pattern colors, ie Alpine, Tropical, Black and Arid. A few new one’s no ones talking about is the Oceans blue and Waters Edge. When I’m hunting, I don’t want to seen, heard and even smelled by man or animal. I would like to see scent control not only in what I wear but what I sleep and camp in. I would like to see 4 season, 2 4 6 man blackout tents with a scent control and light disciple built into the fabric with maybe Gor-Tex with all Multicam patters. There is so much more that I would like to share, but I don’t want to give away stuff on a open form.
Good luck on your hunt Jason!
Hi again.
Yes, I'm counting everything I haul. My food needs are .6kg/day for a mountain hunt compared to your .9kg/day.
I imagine we're hunting similar conditions because alpine Tahr habitat in NZ experiences the same treacherous varied conditions (NZ's changeable mountain weather is notorious worldwide along with it's extreme hunting. Having been in alpine BC you would get colder situations at times though.)
Base weight for me is 5kg and much of your gear shown is similar to what we'd carry ie. NeoAir, light down bags. Key systems where we'd save weight is in using Dyneema packs (for example the Hyperlight Mountain Gear equivalent to the 60L bag you show is nearly a kilo lighter and my cuben tarp for 2 people with room for cooking weighs in at 340grams)
I'd also save grams for example by using more thin layers instead of thicker mid-layers.
I really do appreciate what you and Kuiu gear are doing because for too long hunting gear has been overweight. Keep it up . . . and the process for me has also involved rationalising and getting more efficient . . . but rather than go through individual items/choices we could more freely communicate if you made contact to my email: nzhuntingadventures@gmail.com
Note: I am not an outfitter and not selling any gear. Am just an avid alpine hunter. Come on down to NZ, hunt some public land . . . walk in and out.
Cheers
Nice breakdown, thanks for sharing this! I'll add this isn't Jason writing, it's Blaise from the video team (Jason is in BC as we speak), but I'll be passing along to him. HMG packs are definitely light; we designed ours with a balance of weight and load-bearing capacity for hauling meat. Selfishly, I'll try to get Jason to come hunt with you so I can come along to shoot New Zealand scenery :)
:-) yup the scenery is pretty good, and seems moreso if you've had to lug camera gear!! Love your work.
On the other note, I'm a meathunter, not a trophy hunter, so I do lug meat in my Dyneema pack system. Sure it hurts, but after 40+years of hauling meat in framed packs or more recent harness systems I've had to learn that 'deadweight' is hard work, no matter what system is being used aye (Sure makes it taste better tho)
Like Kuiu for the other key parts of the hunt I want to be nimble & efficient and set up for hunting with all my gear on my back.
See ya'll when you come 'downunder'.
Oh and another thing and this is especially for dry arid conditions where water supply isn't a thing. Portable water from air systems would be an awesome idea..
Good info, thanks
So far you guys have yet to disapoint! Your total pack weight amazes me. I have been doing long distance back pack trips for years and never been able to get to such comfortable weight with that much gear. I am curious when the R evolution boot will be available again?
Great video. Love the breakdown and Q&A. Interested in what optics you're running for this hunt, and your sheep hunts in general?
Miss that guy
Cheers for putting up the vid.
That's still a lot of weight when you quote 40pounds for a shorter 10 day trip, and that's still excluding your optics & rifle! Perhaps the term 'ultralight' is incorrectly used here as the general outdoor pursuits definition considers much less base weight and 'skin-out' weight.
By way of comparison for your sheep hunting in BC at similar altitudes (depending on seasonal range) truer ltralight alpine Tahr hunters in NZ would go quite a bit lighter, including optics.
KUIU gear is gaining some traction down here in NZ and rightfully so - well done. However, there are lighter more robust options that suit hunters IMHO
Hi +HuntingCreed, thanks for the feedback! Most of that 40 pound weight is food; are you counting that in your totals? Having not hunted Tahr, I don't know what the variability of the weather conditions are, but in BC, it's very treacherous--you have to be prepared for an incredibly wide range of temperatures and conditions. Curious to know what gear you're finding to be both lighter and more robust?
Not sure if he mentioned it, but what caliber is the rifle. Great video as usual! So helpful for my packing/planning on my hunts in the mountains.
6.5 Creedmore.
If only I had an extra 40-60k laying around for a hunt like this. Great for you, Jason, I'm sure you get a good deduction for these amazing hunts you go on. Good for you. Love your products.
just curious with the rifle, i followed the ultimate sheep rifle build and it came in at 5lbs 6oz. why not go with the kimber mountain ascent? It comes in at 4lbs 13oz in the same caliber.
Because Jason spent time building the rifle he wanted to bring, after Remington approached him.
KUIU Ultralight Hunting ok thanks I was only curious it's one hell of a rifle
And also, the Kimber comes in an ugly camo pattern ;)
i actually like it, suppose thats why i bought one but the vias camo has grown on me
We all develop better taste in camo over time ;) I'm sure it's a fine rifle, it's just not one that's been on our radar over here. If they approached us for a dip pattern, we'd be happy to oblige!
I have now watched 4 of these videos having never come across them before. a few comments. 1. really sad to find out that he has passed away. Seems like a great bloke who not only formed an awesome company but lived it as well. Hard to find that out there where a CEO actually uses their own products in the wild! He also explains things really well and the experience comes through in the way he describes the items so well done! 2. can you get this stuff in Australia and where from?
Hi Damien, thanks for watching. We miss Jason around here every day. His enthusiasm and commitment was infectious! As far as getting our products in Australia, we ship globally--if you scroll to the bottom right on our site, and make sure you select Australia as your region, you should be able to shop in AUD with VAT and Duties included in the price. We work with a global shipping network that collects these fees up front and takes them through customs so you don't have to.
How long until we can get our hands on those super down pants. I'm waiting to get the jacket until the pants are available.
Hey Ryan, the pants will be released soon. I would suggest not waiting until hunting season is in full swing; while we are carrying more inventory than we ever have before, our demand is growing fast, too.
KUIU Ultralight Hunting thanks for the response!
Great video - always interested in items that are left out of this gear list. What do you do for: Stove and Fuel, Water bottle, Water filter system?? etc...
Hi Jonathan: Jason forgot to include his stove system, but it is a typical MSR system. For water, he used 3L Platypus bladders with a gravity filter.
@@kuiuultralight thank you - thats great
Great video thanks
Great video. What would this package run without the rifle and optics? I'm sitting down , but I know it's worth the money .
where did he get the scope dipped in kuiu vias?
That was a special Leupold build, if I remember correctly.
what caliber did you choose for your rifle
6.5 Creedmoor.
IMO the super down just doesn't have enough fill. There's a lot of hunters who would agree.
That's why we're coming out with the Super Down Pro, which will have double the fill. The Super Down (which is becoming the Super Down Ultra) is intended as a packable down piece, so the fill is less heavy than the Pro, which will be exponentially warmer but less packable.
The Attack Gloves look like a great addition to any load-out. I am very interested in this product and please communicate the details when available.
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You guys should make a kuiu spotting scope bag that will hold a 65mm scope....
Great idea--thanks Thomas!
Awesome vid! Love the passion behind your company. I recently purchased your guide pants and guide jacket with a merino 210 zip for a November Montana region 7 deer hunt. After watching this video im thinking I should have went with one of your lighter lines?
Hi Casey, it really depends on your hunting style. If you're on the move constantly, the Guide pants can sometimes get a little warm in milder conditions. But if you're doing more still hunting, or if you expect the conditions to be really cold, then the Guide pants can be great for that. Give our customer service reps a call at 855-367-5848 and they can help you put a system together--it's easier for them to do on the phone, since they can ask you for more information on your hunting style.
Very informative!
Hello Jason and thank you for the great information, I was wondering if there’s an ETA on when the prototype food bags (teaser) shown in this video may become available?
Hi Steve, thanks for the question; I'm afraid we don't have a firm ETA yet, but it definitely won't be until 2018.
KUIU Ultralight Hunting thank you for getting back to me, these bags look too good so...looks like I’ll be waiting it out
Great stuff man
How do I get notified of these live videos? I am subscribed and have "alerts" selected, but I dont see them until I happen to log onto youtube. Is there a way to get an email ahead of time or something?
This particular live video was run on Facebook--follow us there to get notifications!
Cant seem to find your arm warmers on the site anywhere :(
Please can you clarify what tripod you’re using for the optics including the head?
Mark Campling he’s dead
I don't have a gear list from this hunt handy, but I can tell you that for awhile, Jason's go-to tripod was a Sirui N1204X with a Manfrotto 700RC2 mini fluid head.
Trevor Mills duh I know that. But Kuiu sure isn’t
Does anyone have the part numbers for the solar panel and battery packs that he was using?
Aaron - go to this page to see the full range of Goal Zero products that Jason used on this hunt: www.kuiu.com/shop/mountain-gear/electronics/
Love the gear videos you do. What caliber of rifle do you use for these 600 yard shots? Best wishes for a great hunt!
Jason's other ultralight rifle by Boswell is chambered in .300 WSM, and this Remington is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
are the frames for teh icon pro and ultra interchangable? or are they two different frame systems?
Hi Peter, the frames are identical and the suspensions and bags are completely interchangeable.
Watching this makes me sad he was a intelligent man and had everything going for him WHY 😞
CTE is why.So many great men have died this way from the disease.Aaron Hernandez become violent and went off the deep end and ended his life the same way.Suffered badly from CTE.San Diego Chargers great linebacker Junior S killed himself within a year of retirement-same thing.This is why.
The NYT made a wonderful article on Jason and his struggle with CTE and the night everything happened. God bless Jason. Peace to you Sir and see you in the afterlife brother.
Mark Campling amen brother 👊🏻
Great video and explanations ! Are you Guys gonna open an European outlet in the near future ? Good luck for your BC Sheep Hunt !
We have a showroom in Spain, currently. Hopefully the KUIU World Tour will be able to expand to Europe with a new truck sometime in the future!
When will the prototype food bags be available?
Keep your eyes peeled later on this year.
is the third video for the rifle build coming out soon?
Should be. We're not producing those pieces, so we here in the video department can't give you an exact timeline.
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what kind of bipod and bipod mount is jason using?
javelinbipod.com/
Can you do a fall, Mule deer pack list?
He passed away so no. RIP jason
Curious how much does all the gear itself cost minus the food & gun?
Hmmm, we don't have that broken down at the moment. You could calculate by adding the list to a cart on the KUIU website.
When will the 240 vest be available?
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Could you please let me know what make of bipod that is?
javelinbipod.com/
Are those base layer pants boot top length? Thanks
Yes, that's correct. They also zip off so you don't have to remove your boots to layer up or down.
KUIU Ultralight Hunting Thanks guys, appreciate the quick response.
What bag is that
This pack was an Ultra 6000.
Saw your high fence California black tail. Weeeeeek. Your not breaking no brush.
Whatta got $20,000 WORTH OF GEAR !
That shit looks expensive!
So much sodium in those mountain house. Almost no even worth the amount of water you need to drink to flush it. Try making some of your own.
Ryan Bingham The guy makes his own clothes, are you for real. lol. No seriously good idea but who has the time?
+TheNutzandBoltz, He can pay an intern to do it. It's not that time consuming lol. All you need is a dehydrator. It's worth it to not load your body up on that salt, It's cheaper and you can make it exactly how you want.
agreed ryan! im trying heathers choice, i have a shipment coming in a few days. www.heatherschoice.com, ive heard good things about it, they just dont have a ton of variety, which is fine i guess.
Kish Daniels if you think about it update me on how they are.
hey ryan, i tried the chocolate chili and ethiopian dorowat. i really liked them both! I had the chili before going hiking for 6 miles and i didnt feel hungry or have a drop off. dorowat was really good too, i had that after a workout and it kept me very full. some people aren't a fan of spice at all, so if you're one of those, dont get the dorowat. i think its really good, i am going to get their packaroons (cookies) and i need to try their oatmeal, but im assuming itll be fine. i used FREESHIPPING to get my order in free and in 2 days, not sure if itll still be active though. hope that helped!
..Pain meds, eighth of hippie lettuce..
Talk about reducing your performance in the mountains!