As a western hunter, the backpack I select to go over my shoulders matters. Janky, subpar builds lead to discomfort. When you’re uncomfortable, you’re more likely to be distracted. If you’re thinking ...

Constructed from carbon fiber, Kuiu’s Icon Pro backpack frame weighs just 13 ounces, but is able to comfortably support loads of up to 150 pounds. What gives? Well, by day, I’m actually an aerospace ...

For avid backpackers, the search for a lightweight pack that is both comfortable and able to carry a hefty load seems to be never-ending. Gear maker and retailer Kuiu believes it's come up with a ...

There’s a special kind of misery that comes from using the wrong pack for the job. But if you have a hunting backpack that fits you and matches the task, you’ll hardly notice it’s on your back. The ...

DIXON, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- High-performance hunting gear and apparel brand KUIU Ultralight Hunting announces it has been acquired by an investor group comprising conservation-driven ...

Former San Francisco 49er defender Jason Hairston has transitioned from the NFL to the head of a lucrative hunting gear business. Some NFL players retire to an analyst chair, others to a world of golf ...

Jason Hairston’s professional career began in the NFL. But today, as the founder of hunting brand Kuiu, his name is more widely recognized among outdoorsmen. That wasn’t exactly his plan. Hairston ...

Dixon-based Kuiuhas opened a second high-performance hunting store in Dallas. A company spokesman said Dallas is the ideal location for a brick-and-mortar store based on the active consumer base.