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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 Ash Brown

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: 4.766578 / 5 from 377 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Encounter Pant in Ash is highly regarded for its optimal weight, exceptional quality, and great fit, making it a top choice for whitetail hunting in cool conditions. Its durable, warm, and breathable material, along with convenient and quiet pockets, enhances the overall hunting experience. While some customers found the size to be inconsistent, the majority praised its comfort and functionality.

Summary topics

  • Weight (3%): Customers expressed appreciation for the weight of the product, with many stating it was the best mid weight option available.
  • Suspenders (5%): It was observed by customers that the suspenders on the pants are very nice and great for warmer sits.
  • Pockets (9%): It was reported by customers that the pockets are great, convenient, quiet, and well-placed.
  • Hunting Performance (5%): Customers keep praising the pants for being comfortable, well-crafted, and perfect for cool weather hunts.
  • Quality (9%): Customers keep praising the great quality of the product, with many mentioning it multiple times.

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

Review highlights

  • "Seem to be great quality material and comfortable fit" — bobby c.
  • "Awesome pants love the pockets for easy access, great feel inside with the liner." — Sheldon I.
  • "Fit and Feel is perfect, Great pair of pants!" — Donald D.

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.mompletely 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)

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)

Kuiu encounter

"These pants are great fall hunting pants. They are heavier than I expected and that was a good surprise. Would recommend for early to did temps. The only improvement would be offering tall sizes."

— Jeremy D. (5/5)

Q&A

I have the Axis Hybrid pants and purchased in 36 and they are too big. How do these fit in relation to the Axis? I'm leaning towards a 34 - any insight?
They are a similar fit to the Axis so a 34 should work great for you!
How wind resistant are these pants?
They are quite wind resistant while maintaining good breathability as well

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