First Lite Kanabs

[MT dreaming]

Does anyone have any experience with First Lite Kanabs and do you think they are suitable for an elk/mule deer hunt the first week in November in MT. I think I will be hunting at about 6000 feet- I think.

 

[libidilatimmy]

The Kanab's are on the lighter side of fabric weight. If you layered correctly and it wasn't bitter cold, they would work OK, but it's pure speculation on my part since this is the first season with a pair of these in the arsenal. I've worn mine this summer on scouting trips in warm weather and loved the breath-ability aspect of them.

 

[THelms]

I agree with LT... lightweight and breathable. However, I've had mine for three years and wear them in all weather. With the correct base layers they are wonderfully functional. I do have to admit that since I've acquired my KUIU Attack Pants my Kanabs don't see much action. Mainly this is a fit issue. I've got tree trunks for thighs and the two piece leg on the Kanab rides up and pinches me about mid-thigh. It is annoying that said, these are great pants, quiet, warm for weight, and very functional! Good luck.

 

[woodtick]

I really like first lite products but I've been having issues wearing through the material. Merino wool is great stuff but its made for softness and quick drying not so much for durability. I'd try a pair of Kuiu Attack pants I think you'll be happier and use the light weight merino stuff for under layers that don't see heavy use. Just my opinion take it for what it's worth.

 

[LaHunter]

I have the Kanab pants. Mine are from 2013, which is when they were updated. I think they are very good hunting pants. They have kept me comfortable in a wide temperature range (20s with a merino base layer up to 60s). I would rate there fabric weight and feel maybe slightly lighter weight that jeans and probably not as durable as jeans either, but in my opinion durable enough for normal active hunting. If you are going to be busting through brush, you will probably get some rips in them. These are my go to pants weather I am stand hunt white tails or hunting mule deer in the mountains.

 

[goatpoop]

I guess I'm not in the only one that made the switch from Kanab pants to the Attack pants. I got the 2013 Kanabs and loved them for the breath ability, lightweight, and rapid drying. I wore these pants in 100°F to 20°F(with merino wool layer). Without a base layer they felt like I was wearing shorts. The reason I made the switch to the attack pants was because of the small pockets and durability of them. In one season I already had rips in the material.

I wore the Attack pants during the 2014 Montana open day of rifle. The area I was I hunting was ~5000 feet in elevation and it was raining lightly on and off and about 40°F during the day. I was dry and warm for the whole day. So far the attack pants have been doing a great job. I have worn them for the spring black bear , archery antelope, archery elk, and one day of rifle season so far this year.

I will echo woodtick response. Try out the Attack pants before the Kanabs if you have not already. The attack pants are cheaper than the Kanabs too.

 

[archer8524]

I love my kanabs I have used them down to 30 degrees or so with Heavy base layers. You might also want to consider the first lite north branch pants. I picked them up this year and really like them!


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