It Starts Here - The KUIU Essentials
Imagine day seven of a ten-day hunt with a storm on the way. It’s moments like these that your gear is the deciding factor between hunting or heading home early. Born from the brutal demands of sheep hunting and proven on hunting grounds around the world, this system eliminates the guesswork of building your first technical hunting kit. These aren’t just our best sellers — they’re the core pieces of what makes KUIU different — and necessary.
From your next-to-skin base layer to the outer shell that protects you from unrelenting storms, every element serves a specific purpose. Equip yourself with these core pieces, and you’ll have a full-stack system that adapts to virtually every hunting scenario under the sun, from early-season elk to late-season mule deer.
This is more than just a gear list. It’s an invitation to take your first step in the KUIU hunting journey, built to serve you from your first hunt to your most demanding ambitions.
If you’re here to hunt — welcome.
Attack Pant
Found in every terrain, in every season, and in pursuit of nearly every species, the Attack Pant is comfortable, versatile, and a hunter’s choice when they only need one. This quick-drying, dead quiet, mid-weight hunting pant resists moisture, odor, and stretching out—making it ideal for extended use in extreme mountain hunting conditions.
- Zippered hip vents
- Articulated design
- 4-way stretch
Guide PRO Hooded Jacket
The Guide PRO soft-shell hooded jacket is built for the relentless mountain hunter in variable cold conditions. Made from a durable yet quiet Primeflex® Nylon with an ultra-soft, micro-fleece interior, it features superior wind and water resistance, comfortable stretch, and rugged durability, all at a reduced weight.
- Two-way adjustable storm hood
- Zippered pit vents
- Dual chest pockets
ULTRA Merino 145 Zip-T
As our highest performing merino wool base layer, it’s lightweight, incredibly comfortable, and built from innovative Nuyarn Merino wool. Perfected for active hunters, the ultra-fine 17.5 micron merino takes the edge off in cool conditions, while eyelet knit side panels provide maximum breathability. The quarter-zip design offers ventilation while the stand collar adds to its comfort and concealment.
- Naturally odor resistant & thermoregulating
- Quarter-zip for added ventilation
- Layered thumbholes
ULTRA Merino 145 Zip-Off Bottom
The ultimate merino wool thermal bottom for hunting. A KUIU first innovation, featuring full- length side zippers that allow you to easily take them off or put them on without having to remove your pants or boots. They come off so easily they solve the early morning dilemma of whether to wear a thermal bottom or not.
- Naturally odor resistant & thermoregulating
- Full-length side zippers for easy removal
- Articulated design
Peloton 200 Zip-T
Get warmth without the weight with this synthetic mid-layer fleece. It's quick drying, comfortable and versatile. The hydrophobic nature of the fabric wicks moisture away from your base layer so it can quickly evaporate, keeping you dry. Wear it as an early-season outer layer, or as a late-season mid-layer.
- Brushed interior for added warmth
- Quarter-zip for added ventilation
- Wicking and quick drying
Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket
Purpose built for low-level activity when the temperatures plunge, the ultralight and packable Super Down PRO is sized to fit over your base and mid-layers. Insulated with our legendary 850+FP Quixdown, each down cluster is impervious to water and keeps its insulating loft if it gets wet.
- Super packable
- Zippered pit vents
- Two-way adjustable storm hood
Chugach TR Waterproof Rain Gear Set
The Chugach TR waterproof rain gear system earns its keep on tough unsupported backcountry hunts by keeping you dry, protected, and ultralight. Highly packable, it’s built from a Primeflex™ nylon 3-layer laminated material, premium Torain™ vapor permeable waterproof membrane, and fully seam-taped construction.
- 30k waterproofness
- Ultralight and packable
- Torain™ waterproof and seam-tape system
Yukon HD Gaiter
Redefined with enhanced durability, breathability, and waterproof protection, the upgraded Yukon HD is lighter and stronger than ever. Built to keep water, snow, and debris from entering your boots, this hunting boot gaiter also adds a high-level of protection from rugged terrain.
- Durable TPU-coated nylon boot strap with heavy-duty buckle
- Hypalon anchored easy-attach lace hook
- Reinforced lower for added durability
PRO G3 Bino Harness
Our third-generation modular bino harness built with an all-new patent-pending Rail-Lock accessory connection system, a quiet waterproof softshell fabric with fleece-lined interior, and redesigned pocketing for improved function. The Rail-Lock tracks are found on both sides and the bottom of the pouch, offering multiple set-up configurations for attaching holders for a rangefinder, phone, bear spray canister, ammo, and more.
- Fully enclosed, forward folding weatherproof design
- Quiet waterproof fleece backed fabric
- Patent-pending Rail-Lock accessory connection system
PRO 3600 Full Pack Kit
With 3600 cubic inches of internal storage space, this hunting pack is ideal for gear intensive day outings, yet capable of an overnighter and elk quarter carryout. This complete pack is equipped with a full-featured PRO 3600 bag, comfortable and fully adjustable PRO Suspension, patented ultralight Carbon Fiber Frame, and hip belt pouches.
- Bag-swap modularity - Interchangeable with any PRO Bag
- Patented Carbon fiber frame
- Fully adjustable PRO Suspension
