Sitka vs Kuiu

To my knowledge, Kuiu is more geared towards big game/ mounitous hunting conditions like sitka was originally marketing to until they came out with their waterfowl line. I cant speak for kuiu but I love the sitka waterfowl gear. Personally, I couldnt afford it myself without it being discounted but I have loved mine. Actually purchased more today

If you hunt whitetail or waterfowl, Sitka.

If you hunt elk, sheep, or any other style of mountain hunting, they are for the most part the same except Sitka has larger sizes and has gore tex. Kuiu does not ha e large sizes and does not have gore tex, which is why I prefer their rain gear.

I prefer Sitka except for
Kuiu rain gear
Kuiu attack pant (awesome pant)
Kuiu DCS Guide Jacket (awesome light jacket)

I have alot of KUIU gear and love it. That being said, Sitka does have lines that are more tailored to the hunting down hear i.e. waterfowl and treestand hunting, more for being stationary. Kuiu is crafted around being light and mobile. They both are geared toward layering though. As stated earlier, the KUIU attack pants are amazing. Best hunting pants I've ever owned, and you will notice that that is a common thought. Along with the attack pants the wool from KUIU is top notch. I wear the 145 merino 1/4 zip on just about every hunt, as a top when its warm, or a base layer when its cold. How that stuff regulates heat so well i have no idea, but it is amazing. It has stretch but its from the way they weave it, not from elastic so the garment is 100% merino. The merino bottoms are really nice as well since they zip and you can put them on/take them off without removing your boots. Really nice for when you need to add a layer or remove one if you get down from the treestand to walk. I think for the money (w/ KUIU being direct to consumer) KUIU is best for base layer and insulation, but sitka may be better for outerwear.

I hunt out of state bow hunts.... what is this gear like when walking for a mile or so? Does it hold up well when walking through grass fields that have burrs and stickers/briars? Any problems with rips, tears, or snags that pull on fabric? Any problems with burrs getting imbedded in fabric and a problem getting out?

I have the cabelas wolliemate right now and love them with the exception of the burrs getting imbedded in fabric and near impossible to get out. Also they are a lil bulky so this is why I’m considering other options!

Thanks