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  1. 21-09-2017, 08:36 PM #1
    Guypie
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    Hunters element hydrapel trousers

    Hunters element hydrapel trousers, does anyone have these? I'm thinking about getting some. Thoughts or recommendations?
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  3. 21-09-2017, 09:35 PM #2
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    After 3 hunters element top of the line jackets leaking I wouldn't touch their stuff again.
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  4. 21-09-2017, 09:41 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by The bomb View Post
    After 3 hunters element top of the line jackets leaking I wouldn't touch their stuff again.
    I quit after 1
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  5. 21-09-2017, 09:53 PM #4
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    Yes - all this "modern stuff" is all hype and glossy photos
    What peeves me off most - is they state its "breathable" can anyone - give me an example of a waterproof garment that also dosent turn into a sauna with activeness ??
    I have a Swazi Wapiti coat (had it 15 years now) its pretty good - but you still wind the Temp dial up and end up wet from sweat.
    I cant hunt in it - good on bike or boat
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  6. 21-09-2017, 10:11 PM #5
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    Kuiu. Chugach.
    Waterproof and very very breathable.
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  7. 22-09-2017, 11:48 AM #6
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    Don't waste your money on hunters element,tryed most of there gear and it's crap.
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  8. 22-09-2017, 12:57 PM #7
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    Ok so no good, recommendations on a pair lightweight all weather pants?
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  9. 22-09-2017, 12:58 PM #8
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    havent had an issue with my HE jacket or trousers. been out in the wet many times with no problems
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  10. 22-09-2017, 06:07 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chur Bay View Post
    Kuiu. Chugach.
    Waterproof and very very breathable.
    Thanks for that - to be honest never heard of the Brand b4
    What items exactly can you sugest
    Cheers
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    It looks to be NZ made ???????
    oh - sorry see the model you suggest - thanks CHUGACH NX RAIN JACKET
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    Kuiu is American designed, China made. The merino is from NZ.
    Good gear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nibblet View Post
    Kuiu is American designed, China made. The merino is from NZ.
    Good gear.
    Thanx
    Who in NZ stocks it ??
    Or is it soley "online" purchase
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarvo View Post
    Thanx
    Who in NZ stocks it ??
    Or is it soley "online" purchase
    Online basically.
    Makes sizing a challenge for a lot of people. Most common is a tighter fit than expected. Some of that comes down to being a layering system though I think and therefore a tight fit over baggy to enable all those layers
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    Don't touch Hunters Element, stick to quality. Kuiu, Swazi and some Stoney Creek jackets.
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  15. 25-09-2017, 11:51 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarvo View Post
    Thanx
    Who in NZ stocks it ??
    Or is it soley "online" purchase
    Only online purchases, that is part of the model, cuts out the middleman.

    KUIU Ultralight Hunting Gear & Apparel
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  16. 25-09-2017, 12:15 PM #15
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    Looks like the Chugach pants are on sale at the mo.
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