Thread: Swazi Kagoule & Rifleman Jacket Reviews

Originally Posted by Sarvo

This Kuiu - it is made where - USA ??
So - if it is a USA product (maybe made in Vietnam outsourced) how can you be sure it is Merino

There is one way to test - cut a little piece of fabric (or just a loose thread) off and put the Bic Flik lighter on it - you should be able to tell authenticity by smell

Please understand - I am not trying to take the piss out of Kuiu product - I am just trying to ascertain its genuine and true platform
I just see a tad too much fancy advertising and promotion (which is derived from how many millions you can push up its arse) and if it is truly a great product or just a well marketed product that scores highly on the table of "marketing promotion success"
PLUS it aint cheap !!

A FM sold a Kuiu jacket on here the other day – I wish I had of bought it to try out – but it was a large not a M – still would have found out its suitability for me but

I have mentioned to you in a previous thread that Kuiu is made in asia + other countries. From my limited understanding, the Kuiu merino is sourced from Nuyarn technology New Zealand improving the performance of fabrics which is a company based in Levin. (I think) Someone on this forum will know more than I.

I agree Kuiu is pumped up by marketing, I still rate a lot of the products.

The majority of the gear I am using is made in NZ/USA.. I am working towards kitting myself entirely with ethically / less mass produced clothing & equipment. It isn't easy!

I that sold the Kuiu jacket that you mentioned. It has been replaced with these Swazi jackets. @Sarvo

Anyway, this thread is about NZ Made Swazi gear

Originally Posted by hotsoup

I have mentioned to you in a previous thread that Kuiu is made in asia + other countries. From my limited understanding, the Kuiu merino is sourced from Nuyarn technology New Zealand improving the performance of fabrics which is a company based in Levin. (I think) Someone on this forum will know more than I.

I agree Kuiu is pumped up by marketing, I still rate a lot of the products.

The majority of the gear I am using is made in NZ/USA.. I am working towards kitting myself entirely with ethically / less mass produced clothing & equipment. It isn't easy!

I that sold the Kuiu jacket that you mentioned. It has been replaced with these Swazi jackets. @Sarvo

Anyway, this thread is about NZ Made Swazi gear

Yes sorry for diverting off topic
Habit of mine

I want to find a line/product that suits me - thus far - I have/cannot
The best I ever had was an oilskin Swandri replica (exact same cut as the original Swannie lace up)
But - I was then 30 years younger and prob did not notice what I notice now - if you get my drift :-)

I will try the Kuiu and might try latest Swazi lightweght (prob get direct off D Hughs down road from my best mate in Kuku East Road )

Cheers

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Yes sorry for diverting off topic
Habit of mine

I want to find a line/product that suits me - thus far - I have/cannot
The best I ever had was an oilskin Swandri replica (exact same cut as the original Swannie lace up)
But - I was then 30 years younger and prob did not notice what I notice now - if you get my drift :-)

I will try the Kuiu and might try latest Swazi lightweght (prob get direct off D Hughs down road from my best mate in Kuku East Road )

Cheers

I really like the kuiu synthetic base layers (Peleton). Merino is to easy to tear for my liking

Originally Posted by Nick-D

I really like the kuiu synthetic base layers (Peleton). Merino is to easy to tear for my liking

Will try the Peleton next, I have a Kuiu Merino base layer also and it’s good.
Thanks for sharing OP...


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Thank you @hotsoup. Most useful, and well written.

I have been hanging out for the 'full zip' version of the Rifleman which was apparently imminent late last year. Like some others on here I struggle with overheating (probably caused by overeating!) and I have 1.5 munted shoulders....so not much of a contortionist and strongly prefer clothing that opens fully. I figure from what you have found with the currently available version it will serve me well.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Maxx

Thank you @hotsoup. Most useful, and well written.

I have been hanging out for the 'full zip' version of the Rifleman which was apparently imminent late last year. Like some others on here I struggle with overheating (probably caused by overeating!) and I have 1.5 munted shoulders....so not much of a contortionist and strongly prefer clothing that opens fully. I figure from what you have found with the currently available version it will serve me well.

Cheers

Gotcha. I can understand how a full length zipper version would be preferred, fingers crossed they come out with another model.

Originally Posted by Danny

Will try the Peleton next, I have a Kuiu Merino base layer also and it’s good.
Thanks for sharing OP...


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They definitely don't manage odor as well as merino, but are still pretty good, and are waayyyy harder wearing