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Encounter Jacket

Silent jacket, stand-alone in mild conditions or layered under during cold conditions.
Front of Encounter Jacket in Ash Brown

Encounter Jacket

Features

Best Use: Whitetail - Cold Conditions

A silent, early- to mid-season outer layer jacket for the serious whitetail hunter, the Encounter is a versatile softshell with a jacquard fleece interior that can be worn in a range of conditions and temperatures.

  • Weight

    23.4 oz / 663 g (L)

  • Protection

    Ultra Quiet
    Wind Resistant
    Water Resistant
    Odor Resistant

  • Materials

    Bonded soft shell - 300 g/m²
    Outer: 100% high-stretch,
    double-knit Polyester
    Interior: Jacquard fleece

  • Conditions

    Mild to Cold

  • Layering Position

    Outer Layer Soft Shell

  • Full zip front
  • Dual chest pockets with interior accessory loops
  • Magnetic closure hand pockets for zipper-free comfort and stealth
  • Internal heat pack/hand warmer pockets
  • Interior drop pocket for stowing gloves or accessories
  • Raised collar for added warmth and protection
  • Layered safety harness port
  • Pit zips for ventilation
  • Adjustable hem cinch
  • Tapered stretch cuffs
  • Fit: Outer layer soft shell fit - sized to fit over base layer and mid-layer fleece

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Overall rating: 4.8374386 / 5 from 406 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Encounter Jacket Ash is a highly regarded softshell jacket for whitetail hunting in cold conditions. Customers praise its quiet material, excellent fit, and convenient magnetic pockets. The bonded jacquard fleece interior provides warmth and breathability, while the quiet zippers and wrist cuffs add to its stealth features. However, sizing may be inconsistent, with some customers finding it too big or too small.

Summary topics

  • Quietness of Material (6%): Customers raved about the material used in the product, praising its quietness and high quality.
  • Magnetic Pockets (6%): It was highlighted by customers that the pockets on this product are nice, convenient, and magnetic.
  • Product Quality (13%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the good quality of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Fit Accuracy (25%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the fit of the product is excellent and true to size.
  • Wind Protection (3%): It was observed by customers that the wind is great and spot on, providing warmth and protection.

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Review highlights

  • "Great light weight jacket fit is perfect" — Edward K.
  • "Better quality, better fit and the most comfortable early and mid-season gear I've ever had." — robert l.
  • "Great jacket , perfect fit with base and mid layering as Kuiu recommended for my size." — Mike s.

Reviews

Encounter for October in Michigan

"I bought this & pants for October hunting in Michigan. I'm thinking it should work well for cool mornings around 60 degrees. It's lighter weight than Sitka Stratus."

— David W. (5/5)

Amazing !

"Has worked great in the woods! Very quiet material and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone and beats the price against other competitors."

— Nolan W. (5/5)

Amazing

"This jacket is amazing the only thing that I was like oh man was that it's got a little more weight to it then I thought I mean not a lot I still wear it and love it"

— Allie H. (5/5)

Comfort in the outdoors.

"Kuiu has great products and the Encouter Jacket. Is no exception! I like everything about it. I look forward to using it this fall and the many to come."

— Carl M. (5/5)

Encounter Jacket

"Love the jacket. From fitting as stated. Haven’t used it in the field yet but it’s ready to go…"

— Justin B. (5/5)

Nice jacket

"Great lightweight jacket. Runs a little small so not a bad option to size up one size"

— Mark R. (5/5)

Love it’s silent materiel

"Fits great, material is indeed silent and love the magnetic pockets. Highly recommend"

— Duane K. (5/5)

Great

"Top notch like everything kuiu makes."

— Daniel G. (5/5)

Can wait to use this

"Can wait to use this fall"

— Jeffrey D. (5/5)

Great jacket. No issues with

"Great jacket. No issues with snags on brush on Africa safari."

— Jimmy R. (5/5)

Q&A

What would be good to layer over this jacket? Cold temps 30 and below
The Proximity Hooded Insulated Jacket or Super Down Haven Hooded Jacket would be great choices!

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