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Encounter 290 Fleece Zip-T

Heavyweight, mid-layer for frigid conditions.
Front of Encounter 290 Fleece Zip-T in Black

Encounter 290 Fleece Zip-T

Features

Best Use: Whitetail & Waterfowl

This heavy-weight Zip-T is a mid-layer designed for the whitetail hunter in stationary situations for keeping warm and comfortable throughout an all-day sit.

  • Weight

    16.7 oz / 473 g (L)

  • Protection

    Odor Resistant
    Moisture Wicking
    Quick Drying

  • Material

    Heavy-Weight Brushed Fleece, 100% Polyester – 290 g/m²

  • Conditions

    Cold to Frigid

  • Layering Position

    Mid Layer – Fleece

  • Raised collar and chin guard for added protection
  • Half zip front for ventilation and simple on or off
  • Raglan sleeve with side panel and underarm gusset
  • Thumbholes for added coverage and streamlined layering
  • Pass-through hand warmer pocket

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Overall rating: 4.8349147 / 5 from 527 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Encounter 290 Fleece Zip-T is highly regarded for its exceptional quality and warmth, making it ideal for late-season whitetail and waterfowl hunts. Customers praise its high-loft brushed interior for trapping warmth and moisture transport, ensuring dryness and comfort. The durable, breathable fabric and thoughtful design features, such as the pass-through hand pocket and thumb holes, enhance its functionality and versatility.

Summary topics

  • Sizing (5%): The feedback is varied, with some saying it's true to size while others suggest ordering a size larger.
  • Hunting Performance (4%): Customers raved about the fleece, praising its excellent quality and warmth for various hunts.
  • Product Quality (9%): It was reported by customers that the quality of the product is consistently high and top-notch.

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Review highlights

  • "Excellent quality and fit, good layering piece for colder hunts." — Chris B.
  • "XXL fits me well in all other Kuiu products and I found this piece to be no exception." — Nathan E.
  • "Good quality material, should be a good mid to out layer ." — Matt H.

Reviews

Matt

"Really happy with this top. The fit is excellent, lightweight without feeling cheap, and comfortable enough to wear all day hunting. The fabric feels premium, breathes well and layers nicely under a fleece or jacket. Quality seems excellent so far and it feels like one of those pieces you end up reaching for more often than expected."

— Matthew A. (5/5)

One of my best and

"One of my best and most favorite pieces"

— Daniel P. (5/5)

Good quality

"Very nice pullover. Runs small. Now my fav. !"

— Ryan N. (5/5)

Vers good

"Vers good"

— Mario B. (5/5)

Awesome.

"Warm and fits great. Love the front pocket and the thumb holes"

— Martin K. (5/5)

Encounter

"The Encounter Line is the go to for all whitetail hunting!"

— Jaried A. (5/5)

Great as a stand alone or layer

"The fit, the feel and the finish of this fleece is excellent. A great weight as a stand alone or a layer. I bought this and the matching bottoms as a heavier thermal layer for cold to frigid weather hunts. They pair perfectly with my Proximity insulated jacket and pants. I have found that I also really like this top as a stand alone for cool temps and it blocks the wind very well. I'm 6' 185lbs 46 inch chest and the XL fits great. I will definitely be buying more of these."

— John N. (5/5)

I will always have at least one of these!!!

"I love this piece of gear. I've had it in Valo for a couple years now. Its perfect for late season Whitetail hunting and with just a merino layer underneath I'm good until it gets below freezing and even then once the sun comes up I'm fine with just those 2 layers. Its so warm and wind resistant and is amazingly quiet. I love it so much, I just bought a solid color so I can wear it to the office."

— Simeon B. (5/5)

I can't wait to wear

"I can't wait to wear it hunting."

— Michael H. (5/5)

Warm & affective

"Perfect fit and good warmth without bulk."

— Arthur J. (5/5)

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