Thread: Firstlite reviews/opinions

Anyone on here running firstlite gear and got a review on how it’s going with the kiwi environment?
Do you like it or rate other brands better

I have a First light corrugate jacket wind proof but that's it rain pisses in and doesn't breath at all so never brought any more.

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I have merino top and bottom base layers. I wear them all the time and rate them highly as they cover a wide range of temperatures. The bottoms can be removed without taking shorts or boots off which is great. I guess merino is merino, so you could buy cheaper, but I like camo for bush hunting and these ticked all the boxes.

Originally Posted by MB

I have merino top and bottom base layers. I wear them all the time and rate them highly as they cover a wide range of temperatures. The bottoms can be removed without taking shorts or boots off which is great. I guess merino is merino, so you could buy cheaper, but I like camo for bush hunting and these ticked all the boxes.

Had to laugh

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....lothing-88729/

Cheers for the replies , not to caught up on a specific brand just my thinking buying a hunting associated brand you would think they would be fit for purpose but I have learnt with some it’s not the case I’ve given up on the local stuff with it not going the distance you would expect !
Got wear on earth puffer which I will replace once it gives up been thrashed and abused but still going strong.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Had to laugh

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....lothing-88729/

I think you missed the point.

You’d be better off spending the money on going hunting.

Have you had a bad experience with their gear would you like to expand on your statement?

Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

I have a First light corrugate jacket wind proof but that's it rain pisses in and doesn't breath at all so never brought any more.

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Purchased a windproof jacket and disappointed it doesn't keep rain out? Am I missing something?

Same as most gear if you actually look at what your buying and makes sure it's suits what you what's it's all been good quality. I rate there merino have a wick hood that's been worn on almost every hunting including a guiding season in Canada that's still going with a few minor holes in the wrist. I've worn it stand alone bush bashing plenty. I've worn merino from macpac out in a trip so I'd give firstlite a thumbs up in that regard. I've had bad luck with bushbuck, kuiu, macpac and kathmandu in regards to merinos. Only the firstlite and some mons I got on clearance has lasted any significant time. I'd rate kuius pants better other gear I usually prefer mountaineering stuff like arcteryx etc.

Check out earth sea sky, NZ made high end mountaineering and backpacking clothing. It's outstanding.

I personally use the Energy as a baselayer and Flash pants. (Have used a lot of firstlite in the past)

www.earthseasky.co.nz

Check out earth sea sky, NZ made high end mountaineering and backpacking clothing. It's outstanding.

I personally use the Energy as a baselayer and Flash pants. (Have used a lot of firstlite in the past)

www.earthseasky.co.nz

Originally Posted by Younghunter123

Have you had a bad experience with their gear would you like to expand on your statement?

I own one firstlite top that I got in the States on special for a fraction of the price here that I use for casual wear, my comment relates to it being very expensive and if you are a “young hunter” starting out then you don’t need it to go hunting. Spend your money on petrol, food, bullets & go hunting.

the best way to buy firstlite is to wait for it to go on 40% sale in the states and get it shipped over via the nz post forwarder. the prices for it here are an absolute rip.

got a set of the obsidian foundry pants on the way, plus a wick hoody so I'll let you know.

Got some of their gear via Points South. Cirrus and Compraghe, down jacket, and corrugated jackets. A hybrid jacket and Kiln Hoody and other bits and pieces. Got obsidian merion trou but they are too long for me so going to get Montane short leg trou from Further Faster. I really like the gear. I want to try some Stone Glacier gear but the postage kills it sadly.

Cheers hotsoup I see bivouac stocks it so will go in to check it out . Have you gone away from firstlite completely now ?
And yes I know where you’re coming from outdoorlad. Plenty of hunting getting done don’t worry about that !