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Encounter Pant

Silent pants, stand-alone in mild conditions or layered under during cold conditions.
Front of Encounter Pant without Suspenders in Ash Brown

Encounter Pant

Features

Best Use: Whitetail - Cold Conditions

A silent, cool- to cold-weather pant for the serious whitetail hunter, the Encounter is a versatile softshell hunting pant with a jacquard fleece interior that can be worn in a range of conditions and temperatures.

  • Weight

    26.1 oz / 740 g
    22.5 oz / 638 g (without suspenders)

  • 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

  • Fully adjustable and removable suspenders
  • Open hand pockets with durable edge
  • Dual zipper cargo pockets with magnetic pop out gussets for volume
  • Vertical cargo pocket entry for easy access while seated
  • Zippered mesh-lined hip vents
  • Lower leg side zippers for easy on/off and fitting over boots
  • Durable hem
  • Articulated knees
  • Gusseted crotch
  • Fit: Outer layer, athletic

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Overall rating: 4.774936 / 5 from 391 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Encounter Pant in Ash is highly regarded for its optimal weight, exceptional quality, and great fit, making it a top choice for whitetail hunting in cool conditions. Its durable, warm, and breathable material, along with convenient and quiet pockets, enhances the overall hunting experience. While some customers found the size to be inconsistent, the majority praised its comfort and functionality.

Summary topics

  • Weight (3%): Customers expressed appreciation for the weight of the product, with many stating it was the best mid weight option available.
  • Suspenders (5%): It was observed by customers that the suspenders on the pants are very nice and great for warmer sits.
  • Pockets (9%): It was reported by customers that the pockets are great, convenient, quiet, and well-placed.
  • Hunting Performance (5%): Customers keep praising the pants for being comfortable, well-crafted, and perfect for cool weather hunts.
  • Quality (9%): Customers keep praising the great quality of the product, with many mentioning it multiple times.

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Review highlights

  • "Seem to be great quality material and comfortable fit" — bobby c.
  • "Awesome pants love the pockets for easy access, great feel inside with the liner." — Sheldon I.
  • "Fit and Feel is perfect, Great pair of pants!" — Donald D.

Reviews

Great Archery Pant

"Very quiet material. Love how comfortable they are. Legs have exterior zippers for easy off/on. The leg vents are a thoughtful touch. They are warm enough for chilly morning by themselves when zipped up. I also really appreciate the built in suspenders as I am tall and thin. All of your products fit well and it’s nice to finally have stuff that fits!"

— Richard K. (5/5)

comfortable pants

"these pants are very comfortable and allows you to moving around unrestricted, the suspenders are a nice touch to the pants also. wore them bow hunting 3 times in Westen NY, temps were in the mid to hi 40s twice, but being warm is very subjective, the next day was 38 degrees and I wore encounter fleece long johns, glad I did, both made the hunt comfortable, I would recommend them and would like to get a pair in the new color veros."

— dale r. (5/5)

Great pant

"These pants fit true to size. I thought I was gonna have to size up. But went with 36 what I wear in most pants and they fit perfectly. Even the length was good even that I’m a short at 5 -8. Gonna be good for them cold mornings."

— Sergio L. (5/5)

Very comfortable pant

"Haven’t worn the encounter pant hunting yet but have tried them around the house. Pants are very comfortable, extremely quiet, and seem well built. I highly recommend. I usually order one size up with Kuiu pants, I normally wear a 32” waist in jeans and ordered a 34” encounter pant and they fit well."

— Mike S. (5/5)

Kuiu Encounter Pants in Verde

"Purchased a size 36. I am a size 32 or 33 waist in any jeans or shorts. The encounter seems like a perfect late September/early October whitetail pant. I like the bibs and everything seems great about them. I just don’t understand the sizing. I’m six feet tall, 195 lbs. I workout a lot in order to stay in shape for all hunting conditions. Therefore I have muscular legs, and I constantly feel like Kuiu completely ignores that and makes these pants for stick figures!"

— Sebastian M. (4/5)

Very warm even in wet conditions

"Recently used on a moose hunt in northern maine. Even with rainy conditions the first 3 days i was still warm and the pants dried out quickly."

— John W. (5/5)

Encounter pant

"My favorite mid to late season pants! They are very quiet. As fall transitions into the winter months I can slip on the pro merino 200 base layer and that will keep me mobile and warm."

— Jackson G. (5/5)

Encounter Pant

"Not cold enough yet to test drive these pants in the field but the fit is great and quality is what you would expect from Kuiu. So far so good."

— Brent Z. (5/5)

Perfect cool to cold pants

"Best mid/late season pant on earth! Warm to 45ish by themselves, but room to layer for colder temps. Quiet comfortable and good freedom of movement. Included suspenders is a selling point for me as well!"

— Gerry B. (5/5)

Silent and full featured

"Just one sit wearing these. Comfortable and silent. Bonus: harvested a Whitetail."

— David W. (5/5)

Q&A

I have the Axis Hybrid pants and purchased in 36 and they are too big. How do these fit in relation to the Axis? I'm leaning towards a 34 - any insight?
They are a similar fit to the Axis so a 34 should work great for you!
How wind resistant are these pants?
They are quite wind resistant while maintaining good breathability as well

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