Thread: A little gear review - Kuiu Strong Fleece Hybrid 260 Zip

Like most hunters when you look through what you've accumulated over the years it ends up being a mixture of this brand and that brand where we hunt in a combination of clothing which suits each individual as what works for me may not work for my mate.

I got introduced to Kuiu a few years back when I bought some Sitka trousers which have been bomb proof and still going strong. At the time I bought a Guide Jacket but like most peoples experiences was a little apprehensive as it's not something you can check out in the shops prior to buying but I haven't regretted buying that Guide Jacket and since then I've bought a Kuiu thermal and a pair of attack pants which have been awesome solid pieces of gear.

Recently I decided a needed a new mid layer from the Huntech one I had been wearing as it became too thin with the amount of times I've worn and washed it so it needed replacing.

I looked at what was on offer from various brands including kuiu which is just bomb proof.

The Strong Fleece Hybrid took my fancy so I sat on the idea of buying it for a while as again I'm presented with the same situation of not seeing before buying.

https://www.kuiu.com/global/strongfl...shirts-hoodies

Anyway a couple of clicks on the internet and I sealed the deal of buying one in size large as I have a large guide jacket in that size and within two weeks it arrived.



First impressions was the fit as I'm 6'2 of skinny build. The garment fitted me well and fits slightly over my waist line the way I like it. The cuffs are well past my wrist which makes it easy to put my thumbs through the thumb lopes if need be.

The feel is great as it feels light weight yet solid and warm and this proved to be the case while out in some chilly -2 weather with blistering winds but this is not a solid outer layer but certainly handles what I was outside in and I'm yet to take it on a proper hunt!

The stitching is solid so it won't be falling apart anytime soon.



It also has pockets or should I say one large kangaroo pocket accessible from either side with discretely hidden zips which I'm not sure at this time should actually be bigger zips but it does the job.

The inside is lined with a fleece but the fleece isn't in areas of high heat loss such as under your arms, arm pits, up the spine where this helps with wicking so your not over heating.







Anyway, I can see this being a great item to wear all year round over a base layer and if weathers gets worse then something else can go over the top such as my rain jacket.