I've pretty much decided on Kuiu. As a first piece I'll buy a jacket. First impression was Guide jacket, however the Chugach seems to have about the same desireable features. I did notice that the Chugach is a hard shell. My question is this. Is there a difference in the sound(noice) made between the 2? I'm not a bow hunter but I still don't like an annoying sound. Thanks!!!!
Guide jacket or Chugach?
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Umpqua Hunter
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For years my preferred set-up has been the Chugach over a puffy or fleece pullover (insulating layer). It cuts the wind effectively and is an excellent rain coat, minimizing gear I need to haul.
This year I ordered a Guide jacket in the largest size they carry (2X). It did not fit me well. I'm a big guy and it is more of an athletic cut. It was tight in the torso and the arms. I just returned it. My son loves his but he is far more trim than I am.
This year I ordered a Guide jacket in the largest size they carry (2X). It did not fit me well. I'm a big guy and it is more of an athletic cut. It was tight in the torso and the arms. I just returned it. My son loves his but he is far more trim than I am.
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That's something I'm a bit concerned about and is preventing me from placing an order. Seems most of these high end clothing companies with the latest gear think that the market is only for "athletes". They are forgetting about the high populace of we hunters that are on the back side of middle age. I'm hoping someday they'll realize there's a market for those who don't have big chests and tight abs. Until then there's always Cabela's which isn't a bad choice.
sneakypete
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I'd go with the DCS GUIDE jacket. There sizing is about one size smaller in jackets. I have the guide jacket, super down jacket and the kenai jacket .
missjordan
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I have the guide jacket and wish I would have bought the Yukon instead. I'm sure that it is noisier but now I feel I still need a waterproof jacket. That means two jackets, three if you count the Kenai which I purchased earlier and love.
If you want something that performs like a soft shell (quite and flexible) just get the peloton 240. Its lighter and is supposed to break the wind. If it starts raining you can through the Yukon over the top. As far as the fit, the rain gear fits baggier, or so I'm told. I still have to save some more pennies to be able to afford a three hundred and fifty dollar jacket.
If you want something that performs like a soft shell (quite and flexible) just get the peloton 240. Its lighter and is supposed to break the wind. If it starts raining you can through the Yukon over the top. As far as the fit, the rain gear fits baggier, or so I'm told. I still have to save some more pennies to be able to afford a three hundred and fifty dollar jacket.
I have the chugach and it's my favorite piece of clothing. It goes everywhere with me; it's like my security blanket. It is a technical shell, made to keep you dry and cut wind, and breathe, and it does all those very well. It is very light and packable, but surprisingly warm. I don't want a heavy coat because I always bring layers. It has always kept me dry, and in two years the DWR has not even knapped out. Every time I put it on I am amazed at how breathable it is for a rain jacket (or any jacket). It is also quite stretchy. The vias camo seems to work very well, even in the snow. If you hunt in rocks or dead grassy vegetation, this will be perfect. I also have a Sitka stormfront (for my wife, same size) and it sits in the closet.
The fit is athletic and perfect for me, and true to size. It is not baggy like most rain gear, but still has room for three layers underneath. I could see it getting tight at the waist, so you may order up a size. Or, take your measurements and call them, they could probably tell you what size to order.
The fit is athletic and perfect for me, and true to size. It is not baggy like most rain gear, but still has room for three layers underneath. I could see it getting tight at the waist, so you may order up a size. Or, take your measurements and call them, they could probably tell you what size to order.