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Thoughts on First Lite jackets

Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:22 am
Posted by Feral
Member since Mar 2012
12656 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:22 am
I've been hunting for nearly 30 years and have usually been one to steer clear of expensive hunting clothing because for so long it was about brand instead of functionality. However, I've finally come around and am looking at replacing my hunting wardrobe piecemeal in the next few months and am very interested in First Lite. I'm a duck and deer hunter, and I'm usually fairly stationary in a floating blind in flooded timber (boat in) or permanent deer stand (very little walking).

I'd never heard of FL until seeing it talked about on this board. I did some research and read some reviews and really like their lineup as well as their Cipher and Fusion patterns.

I'd normally start with base layers, but I figured I'd go ahead and drop the big coin on the jacket first so that my wife doesn't leave me when I start spending $100 on mid and base layers.

From the research I've done, my ideal layering would be Kiln crew for base, Furnace 1/4 zip for mid, and either Uncompahgre or Woodbury for outer.

That said, I'm torn between the Uncompahgre and Woodbury. I've read a ton of reviews on both and both seem to be beloved by those who use them. Interested in the thoughts from the board on these two, and FL in general.
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14601 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:38 am to
The Uncompahgre is what I have. Great for cold sits. Not great for brush busting.
Posted by 4mileduckman
orig from lake charles
Member since Jan 2013
887 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:44 am to
I support anything Steve Rinella does. He bought first lite. The man is legit and first class all the way. If he endorses it it is legit. Also has his own bourbon now. Definitely a man crush.

Hes the meateater tv show dude btw. His cook books are great too.
This post was edited on 11/18/19 at 10:45 am
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
15719 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:48 am to
I have the catalyst jacket and pants and the thinner merino base layers. The jacket is kind of thin which makes it great for bow hunting. Its not the warmest jacket by itself though. Add or take away layers depending on temp.
Posted by stein_burgundy
Member since Jan 2016
858 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:54 am to
Not really an apples to apples comparison. The woodbury is comparable to an uncompaghre jacket under a catalyst jacket shell.

I have both the woodbury and uncompaghre and the woodbury is a much warmer jacket for treestand sits. It is however more bulky so it depends if you are concerned with weight.
Posted by arbe25
Member since Sep 2017
395 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 1:26 pm to
If you are only buying one, I think you should get the sanctuary. Extremely quiet, warm, and not bulky. I bow hunt in mine all the time with no issue so shouldering a gun for either deer or ducks would not be a problem.
Posted by PierPunk
#BugaNation
Member since Apr 2013
3315 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 3:03 pm to
quote:

I have the catalyst jacket


Same, originally bought for our elk trip, but I use it in LA also, and I love it. Usually run a wool layer or two under if it gets real cold.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
69331 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 3:08 pm to
Do they make one that's half arse durable? I want to get a good high end outter layer but they all feel like one belly crawl would rip them to shreds
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1524 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 3:11 pm to
quote:

Do they make one that's half arse durable? I want to get a good high end outter layer but they all feel like one belly crawl would rip them to shreds




Not FL but the Kuiu Guide is pretty damn tough.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
69331 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 4:05 pm to
Well, I ordered one. If it sucks I'm going to downvote your arse
Posted by reds on reds on reds
Birmingham
Member since Sep 2013
4420 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 4:22 pm to
I have one. It’s awesome
Posted by Junky
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2005
8871 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 4:25 pm to
quote:

Also has his own bourbon now


Sry, but that bourbon screams "buy our shite" to me. One can buy a nice bottle of bourbon for that price point but I have my doubts this one is of that quality.
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14601 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 4:32 pm to
Unpopular opinion here, but Rinella has lost some of the appeal that made his brand so likable. That bourbon pretty much explains it.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
69331 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 4:35 pm to
quote:

Unpopular opinion here,


Nah, I'm with you on that. Hes a business man as much as a hunter though and it was to be expected
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
15719 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 4:42 pm to
I thought about the bourbon like that but I think it's such a small batch that it probably doesn't touch the amount of money FL makes. Seems like more of something for fun.
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
32939 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 9:12 pm to
quote:

Well, I ordered one. If it sucks I'm going to downvote your arse


I'm getting the katana jacket. Mainly because I didnt want the camo. Just the green.

It is really aggravating that all these companies will produce jackets in say loden green and then they wont make pants in loden, they will make them in olive green. Just make them in the same damn color.
This post was edited on 11/18/19 at 9:16 pm
Posted by GREENHEAD22
Member since Nov 2009
20081 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 9:14 pm to
I bought one a year or two ago that was on a Sale posting here. It is heavy and the thread tears easy. Warm put is the game winner I have that is the same weight.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
69331 posts
Posted on 11/18/19 at 9:18 pm to
I like black. I find black to be the best universal camo.
Posted by GREENHEAD22
Member since Nov 2009
20081 posts
Posted on 11/19/19 at 6:40 am to
I can tell if you are being serious because you hunt box stands or if you are making fun of Jason Aldean.
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
16423 posts
Posted on 11/19/19 at 6:50 am to
Deers are color blind but you’ll look and feel great at the gas station while gathering sausage biscuits and diesel.
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