Hunting Jackets - The Best Kuiu Jacket?
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- In this video Jeff breaks down 6 different Kuiu jackets including the Kenai the Axis Thermal Hybrid jacket, The Guide DCS Jacket, The Super Down Pro, The Elements jacket and the Rubicon. The six different Kuiu jackets all have different purposes and all fill an important role. Follow the links below if you'd like to shop these jackets!
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Keep in mind that the jackets are set up for a layering system. Read the description to check if it’s meant for Mid Layer or Outer Layer. Sizes for the Outer Layer (hence the cuff design on the Kenai, Elements to fit over mid layers) run a little bigger so if you want a snug fit, order a size smaller. Vice Versa for the Mid Layers. Just from my experience.
The Rubicon jacket has become my go to jacket in Michigan. If it’s below freezing, I can wear the Peloton 97 under it and I’m warm without feeling all bundled up. Great for getting out and about. I don’t hunt (not opposed to it, it’s just something I don’t enjoy); I started trying KUIU’s products for thru-hiking, and have become hooked. Because of that, I’m looking for lightweight layers that are highly packable, without making me feel bulky.
I’m 5’8” 190# right now. I purchased everything in Large. So far, things have been right at the Large size limit. Everything layers very well.
Great vid. Two points for clarity.
1. The Axis jacket you’re reviewing is the Thermal Hybrid. The initial version is just the Hybrid (minus thermal nomenclature).
2. The panels in the Axis are not for abrasion resistance. They may additionally serve that purpose but they are strategically placed waterproof panels. Left out of the entire jacket for breathability. Hence the name hybrid on both jackets.
Keep up with the videos.
Appreciate the clarity.
Glad to know I’m not the only person madly in love with my super down pro…as for the washing, the key is to use the grangers down wash and wash it alone or with other KUIU down products…make sure to have 3-5 of those little agitator balls that come in the down wash kit and use them in the dryer…make sure the jacket is 100% dry so the down doesn’t clump…once it clumps and air dries it’s going to be hard to salvage…just dry it in medium heat over and over until if feels dry and it’s loft goes back to 100% when you throw it on….I’ve washed mine 2-3 times now and it’s perfect every time…takes some time to dry it slowly and thoroughly but 100% worth it
Ohh man thank you! And I agree the sdp is the damn best! I’ll be washing it now and my wife thanks you! Hahah
@@PNWild they make some best gear. Hands down .. snowbroading and hunting.
Thanks for the reviews. I just bought an Elements jacket like yours without the hood. Just waiting for it to arrive...
Heck yeah hope you enjoy!
Gear tested some of the jackets after watching the video 10 months ago. Gotta agree with you, the super down pro is the bomb. My son has one also and it rocks for him. But the Kenai is hands down my favorite. Great warmth to weight ratio, great pockets and I use the drop pockets for my spare gloves so I can rotate warm gloves out. It's a true performance piece for up and down layering and the pit zips make it even better. My son has one now too. It's always with him. Great Review
YO this guy is the BEST liked subscribed FOR LIFE but ONLY FOR JEFF VIDEOS give the man a fat raise and ill watch ONLY ADS ON REPEAT for the rest of my LIFE
this man is pure genius someone get him a nobel prize
Hahaha long time no talk man! Hope all is well dude!
First off, thank you for having a similar build to me lol makes it easy for me to select a size.
Secondly, I would love if you could also add extra detail on how the jackets feel while on. Like shouldering rifles, armpit tightness, reaching up with two hands, stretching/moving in general. I have a wide back and typically have to size up because I can’t extend my arms out without being restricted.
Great vid and appreciate the deep dive!
Try throwing the elements jacket in the dryer with a couple tennis balls to help break up down clumps and redistribute the down throughout the jacket!
Omg genius! I’ll try this
Slowly building up my kuiu collection. So far I've got the attack and guide pants, rubicon jacket, peloton 240 jacket, kenai vest, pro merino 200, Gila hoodie and pro merino 200 zip off bottoms. Love all of it so far.
Nicely done! Kuiu has been great!
What can you tell me about the 240 and the Kenai?
@@1776carpediem haven't to put them to the test much yet but so far the peloton 240 is extreme warm for the weight and seems very durable. The kenai vest is super lightweight but when you put it on you instantly feel the heat building up so it's going to be a big part of my Bowhunting kit.
@@brianbishop3018 I hear you, that’s awesome. I don’t even want to admit the amount of money I’ve spent on my Kuiu gear. I’m just kinda looking for something to bridge the gap where in early season I use it as an outer layer but the late season it works well for a mid layer. For context I use the merino long sleeve base, a t shirt, then I have the guide jacket. I also have the ultra pro down jacket that I pull when stationary but usually it’s just packed as an emergency jacket.
@@1776carpediem it might not be cheap but it's worth every penny to me. I've spent so much on less quality gear over the years that has to be replaced every year or 2. Now I'm just investing in stuff that I'll have as long as I choose.
Wow, you answered a lot of questions. Narrows my choices down somewhat on what to buy
Thanks for doing this! I am jealous of your collection! Going to add a couple myself
Haha thanks man! My wife loves my collection to I swear 🙈
Good stuff, bud. Keep the great videos coming
Thanks Tim!
Another great video! Love the gear reviews!
Thank you!
This video is golden. Thank you.
Thank you! You’re welcome!
Love the gear and I need a new jacket.. what I have found from kuiu is size up in the jackets and hoodies.
Agreed size up typically.
I size up 2 sizes 🤣 and I'm only 6' 220#. I like the extra roominess and don't care much about the extra ounces in weight.
Take a look at the kutana gale force...PNW approved... It has essentially replaced all my jackets in a one fits all package... you won't be disappointed.
Ohh boy! Here we go again!
Absolutely love my super down pro !
Best damn jacket ever
Thanks Jeff, you and your guys make some awesome gear reviews, keep it up!
Thanks so much man!
These are so helpful! Thanks bros 🤘
None! Trade it in for the far more comfortable first lite jacket! Haha loved the video guys
Haha thanks for the love!
I never knew how to pronounce the name of Kuiu, great video I am looking forward to buying one from here in the UK. Holy shit that first jacket was an XL!??? Glad I found this
Most get the pronunciation wrong, even the company, lol!!
I grew up in SE AK and Petersburg was home for 5 years and i have “never” heard a local pronounce it KooYou😂
Q U is how Kuiu should sound.
I have a ton of Kuiu gear. Love all of it but for one complaint. The noise. i know they now have the whitetail gear, but even on my moose hunts, the Kuiu gear is a bit loud. Also have noted the size variations. Have had to order and exchange several items. But, they make it pretty easy. And, it you love your Super down Pro series, try their Super Down Burner for the coldest of days. You will not have to worry about being cold.
I love the Super Down Pro. I love the weight, the warmth, and the feel/comfort. Having said that.... it is probably the loudest jacket I've ever owned. When wearing the hood, any kind of movement or turning of the head sounds like someone is crumbling a plastic bag in your ear. If you're swinging your arms while walking, a buck would hear you a mile away (scratchy and loud). I love the jacket, and I love KUIU products, but somebody has to say it!!! No hate, just voicing my opinion from experience.
Ohh man we haven’t experienced it being quite that bad!
Synthetic material filled with a bit down.... Not suitable for hunting
Thats why I love Kuiu, I can drive 40 mins and try on everything. The are close to me.
Nice reviews. I just ordered the Elements earlier this week. Should get in tomorrow. Have you done or are you doing a rain gear review? I just picked up the Yukon set after being somewhat disappointed in FL rain gear.
Thank you! We’ll be doing a rain gear review later this year!
Would you please test dukuseek heated hunting vest? Looking forward to prepare one for the coming hunting season.
sounds amazing
Genius. The thumbnail
Thank you!
Great video! Wonder if the new version of Kenai is the same as yours as far as fit and durability….
Always top notch content. Great kuiu review bring on spring bear. You guys still have your bear hides.
Thanks so much! Heck yeah! Yes I just got mine and my wife’s capes back!
So which one would you choose for glassing. I think that’s all I really need a puffy for and early mornings
Superdown pro without a doubt.
Big help thanks
You bet man thanks for watching!
I love my Kenai Jacket but have had some minor pilling as well. But they have change the build and fabric of this jacket.
Are you guys going to review the Proximity Jacket and Bib from Kuiu? Would love to get your thoughts and how it compares to Sitka and First Lite.
Hmmm those particular pieces haven’t been on my radar actually.
I am actually replacing my first lite solitude set with proximity. Also, I replaced my first lite catalyst suit with the kuiu encounter. Kuiu did a great job.
Plus first lite dropped the Cypher camo which all my gear is. I was going to get the sanctuary jacket 2.0 but not switching camos to do so, and have to purchase a second set of bibs. Plus I find the proximity better without the bulk. I can layer the proximity with a Kenai base or super down for late season.
Man i hear rifle giveaway and got excited but remembered i never win those but thanks for the review. Im trying to get into hunting myself so it was a good informative video
I can't even wear the Elements jacket around town, too warm. I have the Fairbanks as an everyday jacket, it's perfect. I wish they made the Axis and Axis hybrid without a hood.
Ohhhh haven’t tried that jacket! Might look into it!
Nice job! Thanks!
Thank you!
what is the orange vest your wearing toward the end of your video? Very helpful video thank you
As a standalone, how’s the super down pro handle moisture/ rain 🌧️
Just got my fort Kuiu stuff last week. I ordered Attack pants and the StrongFleece Hybrid 260 Zip-T Hoodie. I do wish you could try them on, I feel like both of them are slightly more snug but I wanted them to be. I’m not sure if I’m gonna send them back for a different size or just stay with what I have.
What is your favorite camo pattern and why?
Thanks for the great info in your video!
Dude awesome! My favorite camo is definitely the new Valo, for the terrain I hunt the pattern is perfect. Great amount of earth tones. Can definitely use it in a mix of terrain and vegetation. Follow the PNWild Instagram for some of our photos of it in the wild! Appreciate the comment man!
Awesome video, Jeff. Hell of a jacket collection you got. And I thought i had a lot of jackets 🤣.
Do have a question. Have you considered wearing a lighter rain jacket over your keani while duck hunting to protect the jacket?
Haha thanks man my wife loves my collection 🙈. I definitely still use it for duck hunting and other stuff but yes that would be a great solution to protect it from the direct friction.
Jackets all sound loud. How do you hunt in that lmao?
Hi. Great video. I bought a bunch of hunting clothes from Kuiu. I’m looking to get a winter jacket to wear out on the town.
I’m torn between the Elements or Super down pro. Which one would you suggest? Ty
Thanks for the info.
Curious about drop pockets, zippers, hood fitting on the gear.
I was looking at the element jacket. I was hoping it was a little warmer than the kenai. I love my kenai, but am looking for a warmer/more wind resistant version.
SDP #1 GOAT jacket. I've washed it. No issues
I do like idea of the guide I have the pants not gonna be my whitetail more of walking around the farm on cold days
It’s a great jacket for sure man!
Nice video. I love my elements jacket and Super Down Pro. I need to wash my elements jacket but am afraid to…
Don’t do it hahaha
What size T shirt do you wear? For reference to you wearing XL in your Kuiu Guise DCS jacket.
Thanks for the review
Guys im new to hunting and im about to buy my gear. Lets say i wear Medium shirts.. should my Jacket and Vest be Large Size?
If you’re layering the guide jacket and the super down pro, and they’re both the same size, which one do you wear on top? Both are listed as an outer layer but in a Kuiu video on their website for the Super Down Pro, they suggest the SDP go over the Guide jacket and I just wanted to confirm with a dude who actually owns and uses both. Thx dude.
Only problem I see with a jacket like the superdown pro is how loud it is. I hunt the west side and need to sneak up close.
It is definitely loud
The super down pro is meant for sitting in cold weather glassing not really hiking in, too hot for me while hiking
I own the Guide jacket, and it’s a durable outer layer shell, but it is Not warm, at all. The main issue I have is it does NOT block the wind!! An insulating layer must be used under it if the temps drop below 50°. The Peloton 240 is warmer and blocks the wind way better.
Another item worth checking out is the Strong Fleece 210.
I say send your wife’s jacket back to Kuiu. For as much as all these high-end camos cost, these companies need to take care of their customer’s!!
How does the super down LT compare to the element? Going back and forth between them
I don't get the axis thermal at all. Great concept. But... i called and asked them, the lady told me that all areas with wp fabric were not insulated. How does that make sense. So your upper back and shoulders get cold? I could see the sides somewhat or forearms. If I were making this coat, it would be the elements with the axis waterproof fabric everywhere. Maybe you put the 3defx 90gm in the sides and forearms to slim it down. Idk, but cold shoulders and back does not make any sense. I made my own version (not really) a few years back. I have a keni and kutana over it. Never separate them between oct and April. Then use the kutana in summer rain.
I really don’t understand the point of this axis hybrid thermal. It’s going to be not as warm as a real puffy, and not abrasion resistant / waterproof either, it just seems like a jack of all trades and has weaknesses in every category
I see your point, it’s a far more rugged and durable puffy in areas that need to be rugged. Provides enough warmth in that mid season where you can get away with not packing the super down.
Did you review the one I saw you wearing at the Stag? Or do you own more?
Yessir the one I was wearing at the stag is in this video!
Great video! Curious if you have tried out the super burner down parka and if so, how does it compare to the super down PRO?
Don't know if you or anyone in the comments have used both of these jackets... But would the Super down pro by kuiu be similar to the Cerium hoody by Arcteryx or be better? The main differences I am noticing are the strap Velcro isn't used on the arc jacket, and the hood is non adjustable on the arc jacket. Also, if someone has tested both jackets, which has the best packability? I know my Arc can be smashed into a super small nylon bag
Ist the axis hybrid warm enough to sit in a tree stand when it‘s freezing?
Hmmm I know I wouldn’t be comfortable in just the hybrid thermal. But that’s just me
Great review man. On that new axis hybrid jacket, do you think it has the durability and the ability to be worn under a pack all day and as an outer layer hiking? Wasn’t sure if the material covering the insulated sections was durable enough or not. Basically I’m wondering if it could replace the guide jacket.
Thanks!
Thanks man, hmmm.. idk it would be close. I think I’m going to try it this season tho and take that new thermal more than the guide.
@@PNWild sweet man keep us posted. I’m looking at pulling the trigger on one of them this spring
Seems a lot of people don't read or know how layering words. The complaints about a snug fit? Their website flat out says it's an athletic cut, ie form fitting. If you have a little bit of a gut, it's going to be tight on you. If you're more muscular/bulky than usual, it's going to be tight. If it says athletic cut, order a size up.
How dose the super down pro compare to stone glacier Grumman down jacket
I’m not sure man never worn the Grumman.
How is the breathability on the Rubicon jacket?
If I get one more jacket my wife will kill me...
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Is the Super Down Pro as loud as it sounds for hunting?
Those bibs and harnesses wouldn't affect the elements puffy. I could fall and roll down a mountain in that thing. Super warm and windproof for long sits too.
How does the axis hybrid pack down? Backcountry jacket?
So the Axis s thermal runs a little big for under-layers? .
So could I just get this Axis thermal hybrid jacket instead of both the ultra puffy and axis soft shell?
The sleeves on jacket #2 are meant to overlap your gloves
Guide and some sort of down jacket at least if your a mountain hunter
Where can you get one at
Their sizes definitely very, I got stuff on medium and stuff in xl.
Agreed
4:56 pilling. It’s called pilling ;)
Hahaha thank you!!
What about layering?
How do you bye one
Man figuring out sizing on the super down pro is tough. Who wants to mail a jacket that expensive back and forth. Seems like it may run small. I Measure out at XL but 5-10 225 and same size as this guy at 190 makes me nervous.
Wanting to replace my FL Uncompadge puffy this year. But it seems like I wear it all day hiking and night sleeping during archery elk hunting with just the Kuiu 145 merino under it. Or if cold the 240 peloton. Which jacket would you recommend.
The super down pro for sure man it’s the warmest lightest jacket. The warmth that 13oz provides should be illegal.
when are the hunting videos coming out? Its been a while!
Working on Zach’s highbuck / bear hunt now
Green tea.
Sucks for me I have the pro lite pack but got the guide and was very very disappointed in it. Sure it’s great as a outer jacket from brush/ branches etc but for being called a “jacket /outer layer” in my opinion is garbage. I wear a jacket for some type of warm from cutting some kind of wind in cooler weather with layers under. This did not whatsoever in fact almost felt colder. Tried the axis pants for them to feel the same plus the fit sucked. Love love the patterns but o can’t try to spend the money hoping for a true what they say product. I truly tried and still hopeful hence why I still watch reviews but . Guess what I’m saying long winded is guide sucked for me. It’s for sell if anyone wants it lol
First jacket. Warmth rating of 5. Second one . Durability raring of 2. Then the prices are shown. Doesn't seem like they're matching up very well.
Noisy
Some jackets are a bit more noisy
Personally, living in Europe, i can tell you Kuiu isnt so great at all. The sizes are differert, some items you may be ok with XL on other items its just too big. The fabric they use is all cheap synthetic material, not comfortable. If you want to return gear and trade a size up or less, you have to pay the return shipment for a money back. So for the item u needed you pay 3 times shipment. The alternatives for decent hunting gear in Europe ( Harkila, Seeland, Deerhunter ) offer a much better quality for their money. And if you want a US brand you should consider Sitka.
I stop buying Kuiu, their sizing is terrible.
Yeah, it’s strange but once you get it dialed in the gear is worth it. IMO
From what I see, you're a consumer, not a hunter
How do you explain all the hunting films then? Ya know, where we are actively hunting....
@@PNWild , UA-camr and consumer. I don't need to explain anything else. Normative social influence is why you UA-cam.
@@PNWild you keep doing you man, I just said what I see, no offense to you, just my 2cents. I remember a day when one could say what they thought and it wouldn't offend anyone, that day is gone. Good luck with your reviews and videos
Anybody try waterproofing the element puffy or any puffy? Nixwax? Anything? I really need a light weight, dead of winter, waterproof puffy that can be worn over several layers for a slightly larger frame/gut.
They do not send a return label at all. You have to send it back and then pay for a whole new one. I’ve sent several items back and always have to wait for refund and then re order again
None people that buy Gucci hunting clothes because internet hunters get paid to wear it. They think they'll be great hunters if they spend 200.00 on a pair of pants. How ignorant can people be.
Being comfortable is in my opinion the most important part. If your uncomfortable you won't be focused, and end up walking out early. If you can only set for two or three hours because your too cold or got wet it really ruins your hunt.