I agree that the newer butler creek caps aren't made very good. I have an older set thats been on for probably 10 years and a new set I bought last year and they broke after 3 times in the field.

I haven't had my KUIU gear in the backcountry yet but I did do a little field testing on a couple turkey hunts here in Mich. My opening weekend was pretty wet weather, no downpours but steady drizzle...

I received my order Friday. I've had a few days to check it out now. I got the guide jacket, attack pants, 185 base top, merino beanie, and ball cap. Everything looks and fits great except the beanie...

Yea I was looking at Sitka and Russell till I heard about KUIU. I sent a pm about my choice.

I think you have to put kuiu in this discussion also. All the reviews so far are great, I can't wait to get mine.

slick tricks for me. I have used the 100 grain standards and the 125 mags. Both are the best I have used and I have tried a lot of different ones over the years.

Keep an eye on camofire, they occasionally have some First Lite on there. I bought a pair of pants a couple months ago in ASAT for around $80.

Sheep for me then Elk a close second.