Guide DCS Jacket

Front of Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage

Front of Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage

Back of Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage

Front of Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage Highlighting Adjustable Hood and Chin Guard

KUIU Guide Jacket Product Overview Video

Front of Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage Highlighting YKK Zippered Chest Pockets

Front of Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage Highlighting Hook and Loop Cuff Closure

Front of Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage Highlighting YKK Zippered Hand Pockets

Front Chest pocket of the Guide DCS Jacket in Carbon

Best Use: Cold Conditions

Durable, wind and water-resistant, this outer-layer hooded jacket is built for any season. Features 4-way stretch Primeflex® fabric that provides comfort in a wide range of uses and conditions.

Weight

23.9 oz / 678 g (L)

Protection

Water Resistant, Wind Resistant

Material

Primeflex Polyester, Micro-Fleece Backer

Conditions

Cold - (32-45°F / 0-7°C)

Layering Position

Outer Layer - Soft Shell

Guide DCS Jacket

Our best-selling versatile jacket for warmth when you need it.

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Color: Valo

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Best Use: Cold Conditions

Built as a tough, all-purpose outer-layer hunting jacket for cool-to-cold conditions. The robust K-DWR® treated Primeflex softshell resists wind and light rain or snow—yet offers more breathability than waterproof hard shells for better core temperature management.

While slightly heavier than hard-shell rain gear, soft shells are quieter, more durable, and remain comfortable in a wider range of conditions.

The Guide DCS features an athletic cut, allowing enough room underneath for base layer and a light mid-layer fleece, while a rain jacket in the same size will also fit over the top when needed.

This soft-shell jacket is designed to layer over a base layer and a light mid-layer fleece, all in the same size. This jacket is close fitting. Only upsize if you measure between sizes, prefer a loose fit, or to wear additional insulated layers under the jacket.

Layering Example – Cold Conditions:
*For an individual measuring size: XL

Base Layer: Peloton 118 LS Crew-T – XL
Mid-Layer- Fleece: Peloton 97 Fleece Zip-T – XL
Outer Layer- Soft Shell: Guide DCS Jacket – XL

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Fit & Layering Guide

KUIU Layering System

Image showing the dual chest pockets of a Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage

Dual Chest & Shoulder Pockets

Streamlined pocketing keeps your essentials organized

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ZIPPERED PIT VENTS

Zip-open pit vents provide easy and effective temperature regulation

Image of hunter wearing Guide DCS Jacket in Valo Camouflage while looking through binoculars

ADJUSTABLE STORM HOOD

2-way adjustable hood protects from the elements without restricting visibility

Detailed Side View of Jacket in Olive Green Color Highlighting K-DWR Treatment to Repel Water

Detailed View of Vias Camouflage Fabric Highlighting Primeflex Polyester Fabric

K-DWR® (KUIU DURABLE WATER RESISTANT)

Once a fabric is soaked, insulation and breathability are compromised. KUIU Durable Water Repellent (K-DWR) treatments bead and resist water, keeping it from penetrating the outer layer. This increased breathability and performance allow waterproof membranes to evaporate your sweat while blocking out moisture. K-DWR also enhances dry-time and protects from light rain or dew-soaked vegetation on non-waterproof products.

Primeflex By Toray

Fabrics that get their stretch from as much as 10% elastane, spandex, and Lycra® materials are heavy, slow to dry, and don’t last. Primeflex fabrics solve the problem of restrictive clothing by utilizing a patented spiral yarn that allows the fabric to stretch and recover without using water-absorbing spandex. Primeflex fabrics are quick dry and offer durability, comfort, and stretch without the weight.

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