First Lite
Kiln Hoody
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Overview
As a staff favorite and an award-winning piece of hunting clothing, the Men's Kiln Hoody is a time-tested, do-it-all baselayer. This piece can be either your first or second layer and will keep you warm, comfortable, and odor-free year-round.
Specs
- Brand
- First Lite
- Weight
- not published by the manufacturer
- Material
- merino-x -- 95% merino / 5% spandex
How it measures up
Against every one of the base layers in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Price
- $150.00
- Cheaper than 0% of 10 priced · #10 cheapest
- +29% vs the median $116.50
The cheapest is MERIWOOL Base Layer - 100% Merino Wool Midweight Long Sleeve Thermal at $65.00 — $85.00 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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