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Product Comparisons

Many customers often have questions around how our products compare to each other. Click here to read about some of our most common product comparison questions!

Yuma Vs Wick

When it comes to gearing up for hot weather, picking between First Lite’s Yuma and Wick product lines isn’t always easy—and we get it. Both are built for high-performance in warm conditions, but each shines in its own way. To help you make the right

Corrugate Foundry Pants Vs Catalyst Foundry Pants

Choosing between the Corrugate and Catalyst Foundry Pants comes down to one key thing: matching your gear to the conditions you’ll face. While both are built to handle tough hunts and offer standout durability, they each bring a different set of stre

Rain/Waterproofing Gear System Comparisons

When it comes to staying dry in the backcountry, First Lite offers a range of rain gear systems built to match your environment, pack weight, and hunt intensity. Whether you’re bracing for brutal storms or just need a just-in-case shell, there’s a sy

Wick Vs Kiln Vs Furnace vs Rugged Wool

First Lite made history as the first company to print camouflage on merino wool—and we still take pride in doing it better than anyone else. But merino isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’ve developed a range of merino wool garments to suit every season, eve

Corrugate Guide Pants Vs 308 Pants

Both the Corrugate Guide and 308 Pants are purpose-built for active hunters, but they shine in different environments and hunting styles. Whether you’re picking your way through steep alpine basins or slipping silently into bow range, understanding t

Yuma Vs Trace

When it comes to hunting in scorching temperatures, staying cool, protected, and comfortable can make or break your day in the field. That’s where First Lite’s Trace and Yuma Product Lines come in. Both are built with hot-weather performance in mind—

Corrugate Foundry Pant Vs 308 Pants

Both the Corrugate Foundry and 308 Pants are designed with hunters and serious outdoorsmen in mind—but they’re built to serve different needs depending on your hunting style, terrain, and the conditions you expect to face. Here’s how they stack up so

Omen Vs Seak

If you were a fan of First Lite’s SEAK Stormtight system, you’re not alone—it earned a strong reputation as a dependable, packable rain solution for serious hunters. But times change, and so does gear. First Lite has since retired the SEAK and replac

Klamath Vs Navigator

When it comes to mid-season layering, the Klamath Hoody and the Navigator Hoody both earn a spot in your pack—but which one is right for your next hunt depends on when, where, and how you’re getting after it. Both of these midlayers are built for act

Uncompahgre 2.0 Puffy Jacket Vs Brooks

When it comes to insulating layers built for hunters, the Uncompahgre 2.0 Puffy Jacket and the Brooks Down Sweater are both high-performance tools designed to keep you warm when the temps drop and the action doesn’t stop. But depending on your hunt—s

Corrugate Foundry Vs Catalyst Foundry

When it comes to high-performance hunting pants built to take on rough terrain, unpredictable weather, and hard-earned miles, First Lite’s Corrugate Foundry and Catalyst Foundry are two standout options. While both are purpose-built for hunters and s

Obsidian Foundry Vs Trace

The Obsidian Foundry Pants combine merino wool with nylon reinforcements in high-wear areas, delivering a balance of natural odor resistance, stealth, and improved durability. They’re ultra-quiet, making them ideal for spot-and-stalk and archery hunt

Whitetail System Comparisons: Solitude vs Core

If you spent time in the whitetail woods over the past few seasons, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about—or hunted in—the Solitude System. It was a trusted mid-season setup, built to tackle the rut and the variable weather that comes with it. But

Whitetail System Comparisons: Sanctuary vs Thermic

For years, the Sanctuary System stood as the benchmark for late-season whitetail hunters—those who brave frigid temps, icy stand platforms, and all-day sits in search of a rut-crazed giant. But as with all great gear, there comes a time for refinemen

Whitetail System Comparisons: Whitetail Catalyst vs Phase

For years, the Whitetail Catalyst System was the trusted go-to for early- to mid-season whitetail hunters needing quiet, breathable gear that could handle anything from cool October mornings to crisp November sits. While it’s now been discontinued, t

Source Vs Primer

If you’re shopping for an insulated jacket that can pull double-duty as both a stealthy outer layer and a hard-working mid-layer, First Lite’s Source and Primer Jackets both deserve a spot on your radar. While they share some DNA—like 80g of PrimaLof

308 Pant Vs Whitetail 308 Pant Vs 308 Lined Pant

The 308 Pant platform is built around a single idea: streamlined fit, quiet fabrics, and purpose-built performance across hunting styles and seasons. But within the line, there are three dialed-in versions—308 Pant (Unlined), 308 Whitetail Pant, and