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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 Valo Camouflage

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: 4.7659574 / 5 from 376 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Encounter Pant Valo is designed for whitetail hunting in cold conditions, featuring a quiet outer layer and a warm, breathable interior. Customers praise the material, fit, and quality, while some mention varying experiences with size and zippers.

Summary topics

  • Material Quality (6%): It was noted by customers that the material used in the product is great and top-notch.
  • Product Fit (20%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the fit of the product, stating that it was perfect or great.
  • Hunting Performance (4%): It was highlighted by customers that these pants are hands down the best hunting's pants they own.
  • Product Weight (3%): It was noted by customers that the weight of the product is great and perfect for various outdoor activities.
  • Product Pockets (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the pockets, mentioning that they are great and can hold a ton of stuff.

Review topics: ["size","fit","weight","problem","quality","looks","feel","pockets","material","fabric","design","works","layer","comfort","stretch","pants","customer service","movement","warmth","suspension","pattern","weather","cover","hunting","legs","durability","waist","zippers","wear","vents"].

Review highlights

  • "Outstanding fit and overall best hunting quality pants." — scott s.
  • "Seem to be great quality material and comfortable fit" — bobby c.
  • "Excellent fit, very quiet and extreme quality!" — Kayle T.

Reviews

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)

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)

Look good

"Ive only tried them on. They'll be in use in September in MT on an elk hunt. They seem to be quiet enough."

— Paul H. (5/5)

Great pants

"Typical Kuiu product, perfect!"

— Matthew S. (5/5)

The best ever.

"The best ever. Never owned any clothing this good."

— Brandon L. (5/5)

I did have these pants

"I did have these pants taken up 4 1/2 inches other then that great pant"

— David G. (5/5)

I purchased these pants to

"I purchased these pants to hunt early to mid season whitetails in Kansas. Love the fit and quality of all my Kuiu gear and these pants are no exception. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!"

— David D. (5/5)

Excellent Pants only one flaw

"These Kuiu Encounter pants are excellent, comfortable, lightweight, great pocket system and outstanding suspenders. But KUIU reluctance to address the inseam length of 34” lets look at the options, add 32” lengths , a magnetic , snap or Velcro system to enable us to adjust the inseam length. Like other manufacturers do. It’s very hard to have them altered with a zipper involved. So an adjustment system is a must. I am new to Kuiu but see the great potential to improve our comfort in the outdoors."

— Gary M. (4/5)

the fit is great . .

"the fit is great . . although I did think they were water proof . . they definitely are not"

— Eric M. (4/5)

Very comfortable

"Excellent piece of kit. . . Runs bigger than I expected but very comfortable"

— Simon W. (5/5)

Q&A

Any chance to get this in a tall model?
We have not yet been informed of it being offered in the Tall inseam, but we would be happy to notify the team that there is interest so we can hopefully see it down the line!

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