Looking for Feedback on Kuiu Pants

[rindog]

I'm hoping someone can provide some specific feedback on the Kuiu pants. There are essentially 3 pairs I'm exploring: Chinook (215 g/m2), Attach (225 g/m2), and Guide (274 g/m2). My biggest question/concern is how heavy each of these are. In essence, will you sweat to death in 40/50 degree temps in the Guide pants, or will you freeze in 20/30 degree temps in the Chinook pants?

Does anyone have specific experience with these pants? I'm curious what temperatures/altitude you hunted, how much physical walking/climbing you were doing, were you wearing base layers, if so how thick?

I've only hunted 2nd season rifle in CO. That's mid Oct and temps can fluctuate drastically. I'd like something versatile that can be work by itself when it's in the 50's, but also work with a wool layer when it's in the 20's. Any recommendations or personal experiences would be greatly welcomed.

 

[woodtick]

I've used the attack pants for a year now, I'd say the guide is to heavy for me. I sweat a fair amount, I have used these pants from mid-Sept-Early Nov. only using a some merino bottoms when the temps dip below 15-20. I have no experience with the chinook's they just came out. The only time I personally wear the guides is when temps and wind are of big concern or sitting still for hours on end. To me it sounds like the attack would fit your requirements and they have a pretty sweet zipper on the outside of the pant that has some serious ventilation!
Good Luck

 

[Montana]

I did a small review on these (minus the Chinook) last year. I'll see if I can find it.

 

[Montana]

7-3-13 in the Montana forum. Title "Guide vs. Attack".

 

[tdub24]

Attack pants from August to February. While hunting archery deer, averaged 3-4 miles a day, elevation 6000-8500. They were not hot, plus the vents on the side are extremely helpful. On some occasions I did wear the Tiburon pants. In November-February use either the Kuiu 185 or 230 base layer with the attacks. Hunted 7000-8500 for elk, didn't do a ton of walking since it was -22 degrees for 3 weeks, but when I did walk it was normally 3-4 miles and I stayed comfortable.

 

[RANGER619]

I have used only the Attack pants, so I can't comment on the Guide pants. I wore them in Colorado for an archery deer hunt and this year in Colorado on an archery deer hunt. Last year it was wet off and on the whole trip. I liked how they dried quickly. The side vents do work. This year was wet for a couple of days and then turned colder. I did end up wearing a pair of First Lite bottoms under them. I even wore my rain pants when just sitting and glassing for the warmth. I like the fit. It is hard to have one pant that is cool enough for warm days and warm enough on cold days. Overall these do a good job for me. I guess to sum it up, would buy I them again? Absolutely. Hope this helps.
Todd

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

Attack pants all the way, I cannot even describe how comfortable they are. I put them to the test this summer archery hunting, walking through miles of Sage brush they held up amazing. The vents are great in the heat and I plan to throw a base layer merino under them when i hunt elk in Nov if it gets real cold. I was so impressed after my hunt that I bought another pair in solid brown for chukar hunting. They are very reasonably priced for the quality, I would definitely give them a shot. I havnt tried the guide pants but I don't like getting hot and not being able to do anything about it, i like a versatile pant that I can layer to my comfort.

 

[wyohunter21]

The Attack pants are awesome! If you wear then with the correct base layer they can be a very versatile pant. I wore mine this past week on an elk hunt at 10,500 feet and performed flawlessly. If you get hot just open the vents on the side and you are set. I wouldn't hesitate buying another pair.


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[7stwluver]

I've got both the attacks and guides. With a good base layer I was comfortable in the attacks down to the teens. I wore the guides the same week with a lighter weight base layer and was fine. My temp runs cool even when active so I prefer the extra warmth of the guides. In mid august through September the attacks are perfect for me. If I get hot open the vents and dump some heat. Very durable on both. The chinooks are new and I haven't tried them yet but they're supposed to be comparable to the sitka mountain assent pant (my fav. hunting pant) so I will most likely try them as well as the other new pant. I love everything from Kuiu I've tried thus far.


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[tdcour]

How do the attack pants hold up when it is windy? Do they let wind in or no? That is a big concern for me in the plains. It's always windy here when I'm hunting and that makes a huge difference from being warm and freezing. I'm usually good wearing light bottoms with the old fashioned six pocket cotton pants and do ok into the mid teens until I sit for a while. I'm pretty warm natured, but the wind can take that out of you pretty quick. I'm a pretty mobile hunter considering I hunt open terrain and have to cover lots of ground

 

[sneakypete]

I just hunted in Montana with my attack pants, we hunt east of Great Falls which is very windy, these pants performed better than I expected. We also had temps in the ranges from the low 40's to -10 which I added merino lowers on. The feel and comfort of these pants are excellent. The only wish I could add is a knee pad to guard against the cactus out there. When I returned home I purchased the chinnock pants with the knee pads. Actually I was holding out for the new mountain pant, but KUIU talked me out of them because they are are a lighter weight pant.

 

[CoHiCntry]

Another fan of the attacks! Wore them for the first time from early september hunts to later November hunts this year. Best hunting pants I've had yet! With a base layer under them it would have to get pretty cold before I would look at warmer pants. I don't care for integrated knee pads so I'm kinda glad they don't have them. Love the solid colors too!

 

[Team Kabob]

++another one for attack pants.
Mine are ready to go for the am.


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[gonhunting247]

I can vouch for the Attack pants. I've wore them all over the west and AK. You do need to carry light rain pants though, as they are not water proof by no means.

 

[sneakypete]

I agree with NVBird'n'Big , I hunted in the attack pants this season in Montana and Colorado 3rd season without any discomfort . Although I did knee down on some cactus, ouch! And a few other choice words were said. My only complaint with the pants is no knee pads. I bought the chinnock pants during the big sale!

 

[hoshour]

I ordered some KUIU Guide pants but when my Montana hunt rolled around in mid-November and the KUIU pants hadn't come yet, I stopped in at Cabelas and picked up some Berber Fleece Windshear pants.

Wind was no problem at all and even sitting still in 20 degrees the pants themselves were plenty warm. The first day I wore some merino wool under them and that was too warm. They're fleece, so they're extremely quiet but collect burrs. Also, while I have to order up a size for KUIU/Kryptek/Sitka a large was plenty big in these pants.

My problem with the aforementioned brands is that they make the arms and legs so tight that it's hard to layer, and I'm neither much overweight or a bodybuilder. I'm not sure why they do that.

The Cabela's pants were just the opposite - I wished they had a little less fabric. They would be easy to layer under but they're so warm, you don't need to.

 

[bullmag]

I really like the attack pants. I purchased my first pair 2 years ago in camo and wore them that hunting season and loved them so early last year they had a sale and I liked them so much I purchased 3 pair of the gray attack pants to wear for work, that has been a year ago now. I work outside everyday from 95 deg. some summer days to 30 deg. winter and everything in between. I do stay warm easy so some people will need a base layer for those cold windy days because they do breath really well, no sweating at all in the summer if you have just a slight breeze. If it's still and hot I can sweat no matter what I am wearing. They do wear well, I have been using just 2 pair (saving the third pair for the future use) for the last year everyday and I don't baby them at all and other then a couple of little yarn ball cause I've hooked them on something they have many years left in them.

 

[Dukejb]

My first pair of Kuiu Attack pants arrived yesterday. My initial impression is very favorable. The fit and materials are awesome. I look forward to putting them through the paces soon!

 

[Elkhunter96]

I like the attack...I do think Kuiu runs just a bit small. Pants sizes have all been one size bigger and so have the shirt/jacket sizes. Just been my experience

 

[sneakypete]

I agree with the sizing of KUIU, everything I have that's KUIU is one size larger especially for layering! You CANNOT go wrong with the attack pants!