KUIU Axis Hybrid Collection Overview

Brendan Burns and Shaun Ayers introduce KUIU's new Axis Hybrid collection. With cutting-edge Toray fabrics, Axis utilizes multiple technologies to keep hunters dry and warm during the late season.

[@BC_Hunter]

My go to hunting gear for British Columbia. You never what kind of weather you’ll get and this checks off all the boxes.

[@thekickingwolf5115]

My goal is to make enough money so i can live in kuiu. You guys hands down make the best apparel/gear! 🙌

[@bendrixbailey1430]

This is a great jacket. The fit is amazing and very comfortable. The material stands up to weather of all kinds. At first use I was confused about how to use this jacket. I tried a few insulation layers under it, and that is not how it is designed to be used. This jacket can accommodate a few layers of merino or peleton, and does very well with a super down Ultra VEST under it. So that’s all that should go under it. When the hiking is done and its time to sit and glass, or wait for the thermals to shift, put on a super down Pro over it. What??? Down over a jacket listed as an outer layer? Yes. That’s what confused me at first. Check out Kuiu’s layering guide to learn more. I can attest that putting a Pro down jacket over the Axis when you’ve got a few merinos and a down vest under, and you’re gonna be warm like a furnace. Awesome gear! A fantastic part of a whole system that will get you into the backcountry or keep you in a tree stand no matter what the weather turns out to be. One suggestion for marketing. Make it clear that full puffy jackets do not go under this item, but a vest will very well, and that a pro jackets goes over it. I think that would better demonstrate what an excellent jacket the Axis is.

[@nissan180sexy]

I do really love my axis jacket but really wish it had the double zipper for the pitts like all the other kuiu jackets :S as its very difficult to open and close, and at times almost impossible.

[@Tusseylandscaping]

Excited about this release!

[@kylekrake8650]

For the oregon coast where even when its not raining the under brush is normally wet in oct, November would you recommend the Talus or axis pants?

[@christianknight2905]

Did you ever figure this out...fellow Oregonian

[@aaronwilder9992]

Would these be durable enough for a 10 day late season Mountain Goat hunt in BC?

[@kuiuultralight]

Yes. Note that it's not going to replace your rain gear, but it will keep you dry longer before you have to get into it.

[@aaronward3882]

Is this system quite enough for close encounters with whitetails. Will it hold out the rain and wind on an all day sit.

[@kuiuultralight]

HI Aaron--yes, it's very quiet, and will definitely hold up to the wind. However, it's not a full rain jacket--it has waterproof panels to keep light rain and snow off, but in the event of a full downpour, you'd probably want to have rain gear.

[@scotttrudeau4248]

I hunt Minnesota in November, usually I sit on stand a few hours in the morning then push through swamps and thick brush until afternoon which consists mostly of sitting in stand until dark. Average high was 34 degrees and average morning temp was 20 degrees. I say average but we hit as high as 40 this year and as low as 3. Would the Axis be best suited for this style of hunting where I'm stationary for 1/2 the day and either pushing or spot & stalk the other 1/2 of the day? Or would the Talus or Guide be better in this scenario if I included a base layer/s? Thanks!

[@kuiuultralight]

You'll need an insulation layer under it, like our Super Down or Kenai, if you're planning on spending time sitting stationary in a tree stand. But otherwise, Axis is a great outer layer choice for those conditions.

[@scotttrudeau4248]

@@kuiuultralight Thank you for taking the time to reply, very much appreciated! is it safe to say the Axis wont come in Loden (Green) any time soon?

[@kuiuultralight]

It's pretty safe to say that, yes.

[@kylesprengeler5965]

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[@huntwhitetails]

Would the gloves keep have dry for a rainy day when keeping hands in pocket most of the time, but handling wet equip periodically? Example, a wet bow/gun, etc.

[@joshuawarren6792]

(To echo the comment above) How well would these fit under a mitt? Any particular Mitt provide more warmth in that format (Axis glove + Down OR Axis glove + Synthetic)?

[@danbyrne7491]

I just saw this watching the video lol. Yes they keep you dry even on rainy days when your hands are up on your Bino’s glassing. And I wear a medium in both merino glove and axis glove and the axis will fit over the merino it’s pretty tight but works.

[@sagepeery6168]

I see this is a couple of Oz heavier than the guide pants. Is this any warmer than the guide pants?

[@kuiuultralight]

They're a bit warmer, yes--since they're water and wind resistant, they breathe a bit less, but will retain warmth better.

[@jimslumbertv]

When is the gray color going to be released?

[@kuiuultralight]

Early December!

[@ntxoovlishawjofficialchann7627]

I loved your hunting pants, but looks like you didn't have options for the length. My I wear 32 w x30 but doesn't have any of this size.

[@matijann]

Do I need size up from L to Xl as everyone reccomend for the Guide jacket?

[@kuiuultralight]

It depends on whether you like our athletic cut--if you prefer things fit looser, then you should size up.

[@matijann]

@@kuiuultralight I prefer athletic cur but I have wide shoulders and traps...with peloton 240 hoodie in large I was on edge to return it for xl but I lost some weight and now it is perfect.i wanna athletic fit but not restrictive in the shoulders and armpits with few layers underneath also wanna know how longer are sleeves cause i am 178cm.?

[@kuiuultralight]

@@matijann if you like the way the Peloton 240 Hoodie fits you right now, then order the Axis in the same size. Our sleeves are cut slightly long, so you won't need to worry about it being too short on your arms.

[@mg70898]

I have 6 of your jackets, including Yukon rain gear. Why don’t you make all the soft shells waterPROOF?. I have RiversWest gear and their stuff is totally waterproof. Is it a breath ability issue?

[@kuiuultralight]

If they were waterproof, they wouldn't be classified soft shells--by definition, a soft shell doesn't have a membrane, while a hard shell does. No matter how good a membrane is, a soft shell is more breathable.

[@km992106]

So Axis or Talus pant? For a Cold wet snow Conditions Thoughts

[@kuiuultralight]

Axis or Guide will be your best bet for snowy conditions--and for wet snow, Axis will be the best. It's more insulated than Talus.

[@km992106]

@@kuiuultralight Great Thanks

[@joshuawarren6792]

What does B Burns actually do for KUIU?

[@kuiuultralight]

We've been asking ourselves that for years! I was just shooting this video with Shaun and he showed up wearing the Axis stuff, so we figured we'd let him stay. Okay, but really: Brendan has been with KUIU from day one. He works with our product development department to test gear, create spec wish lists, and improve the product. He also runs our guide and outfitter outreach programs. His experience sheep hunting is invaluable to us!

[@joshuawarren6792]

I knew he'd had been around forever and my understanding is that he's a fantastic hunter. My thought is that he had something to do with R&D. It would be awesome to him more often, there are so many hunters/customers that see him as an asset to the KUIU Brand. #kuiustrong . @@kuiuultralight

[@kuiuultralight]

@@joshuawarren6792 I can guarantee that you'll be seeing more of Brendan in the future.

[@cristameckler]

Major Brown..... Please!

[@AaronMaz]

Axis is a great jacket and I love the fit, but the Guide is far superior. You guys missed the mark when decided to not include all the pockets the guide has also hood adjustments. Oh and not to mention the two direction pit zips. It seems like the jacket was dumbed down in order to add the new water repellent fabric and then you raised the price? Not sure it really makes a difference either. I’ve worn both in a down poor and they seemed to both produce the same result. Oh and why not add waterproof zippers? Extra money I was expecting a little more goodies not taking things away.

[@kuiuultralight]

Hey Aaron, thanks for the comments. One of the things that may help you to understand why we made the feature choices we did is the final cost--the more pockets, adjustments, and two-way zippers a jacket has, the higher the cost of cut-and-sew (and therefore, the higher the final cost) because of the additional time it takes to construct that piece. The pricing of the Axis is, yes, due to the waterproof fabric and seam taping, which is considerably more expensive than the softshell fabric found in the Guide jacket, both because of the fabric and the additional materials and time involved in taping the seams. So, we made decisions on features that we believed would keep this jacket useful, while keeping the final cost of the jacket to be something that wouldn't make it prohibitive. The question we'd need to answer before making a jacket with that kind of feature set and higher price is how much you (and the rest of our customers) would be willing to pay for a jacket that includes all those features? That's not meant to be flippant--these are very real considerations for us as we build our products. Thanks for the feedback!

[@AaronMaz]

@@kuiuultralight Thank you for the insight. I believe most of your clientele would pay for attention to detail when it comes to extras. You have a huge market that wants top of the line gear, and you have a lot of that. I know I would pay! Thanks again. Keep innovating

[@lyfhntr6562]

Should have added knee pads like the Talus.

[@shepherd8203]

Looks great but for us lazy guys. Put a link to your website one touch am here.

[@kuiuultralight]

Here ya go! www.kuiu.com/shop/shop-by-technology/axis/

[@justind33]

The pockets are absolutely in the WRONG spot. WAY TOO HIGH. Otherwise I love it

[@ericanderer9199]

How come you don't honor your warranty? Horrible customer service. I am an Inner Circle member as well. Have 7k worth of gear

[@kuiuultralight]

Eric. Thanks for the comment and we hate you feel this way. Please contact our customer service team to resolve any issue you may have.

[@ericanderer9199]

@@kuiuultralight i have and i was DISMISSED. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. LOVE YOUR GEAR but if it's made in China, you are obviously going to.have issues.

[@ericanderer9199]

Have 2 pairs of attack pants that have a zipper tooth issue in the same spots. Hardware disengaged. I emailed 1st ,then called. Was put on hold indefinitely. 2 hours. Bullshit. I am ex Army Ranger. Terrible customer service.

[@kuiuultralight]

@@ericanderer9199 Thanks again for your comment, we have reviewed your file and again, please reach out to us on this subject. Also our apparel and gear is not made in china.