First LiteMen's Kiln Hoody - Merino Wool Midweight Camo Hunting Base Layer

This was a gift.

Well made design, I love the zip top, very light weight, I was expecting a little more warmth for the price, it works, haven't hunted in it yet, hopefully good for early season to wick sweat. But very pricey for what ya get.

Perfect fit, i hunter in it all week and kept me very warm and never stunk

I bought the kiln hoody and wick boxers as my first few things from first lite. I had high expectations on them as its all you see online. Everyone claims FL has the best base layers out there. Having come from cheap walmart stuff.... the FL seemed expensive and like a waste of money...boy was i wrong. The value is reflected with the cost, both are high. After using my kiln for over a year i can say its my favorite part of my kit. If i feel like being comfortable i will have my kiln hoody on and wick boxers. I now only wear first lite and i am very impressed with the fit and comfort. Its hard to understand how nice merino is until you get some good quality merino. If its not you stay cool, if its cold you stay warm. The only dislike about all merino is the wet sheep smell you get once you start getting wet, but thats all merino. Otherwise there is nothing bad to say about how my kiln has held up in the last year.

Unsurpassed for comfort. High quality fabric that resists pilling (although I make sure to follow the wash instructions religiously because wool does need more TLC than synthetics or mixed fabrics). I'd like to find a heavier-weight version by this same manufacturer for colder weather and will order one if available.

I thought it would be a nice smooth to the touch feel on bare skin. It is still a bit coarse. If it were just a smidge softer to the touch I would give it 5 stars. On the other hand, it was very durable and kept my neck/head warm last season. I wore a T-shirt underneath most of the time and it was fine. Huge plus is blood washes out easily in cold water. I do think it helps with the scent control. I harvested three last year with this on. I’m a medium build and it fit great. Either I’m getting better as a bow hunter or this is my ninja outfit from now on. The thumb holes work well to cover the wrists. The Camo pattern is deadly in the fall. I didn’t even wear Camo pants and I was successful.

I wear this thing everyday! Wash it every so here and there. Very comfortable. Have used it as a top layer with 2 long sleeve shirts in 20 degree weather and was just fine. Wear it with a t shirt underneath down to 45. Very stretchy. Great for layering. Hood fits perfect. Wicks sweat nicely. The only bad thing I personally don’t like it how long it takes to dry once it’s soaked. It’ll dry quickly but feel damp for a long while. Probably be good for warmer months (which I haven’t used it any season but winter) overall 9/10 from me.

Its a great base layer. But that being said its an expensive base layer. Is it better then my other merino wool base layers? Maybe. Its definitely better for being in the woods. I would recommend first lite, but then again, you can find essentially the same thing for cheaper.