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First Lite

Performance hunting apparel, designed in Idaho.

Est. 2007·Made in USA·Hunting

The OSS Verdict

Vetted to the OSS Standard.

First Lite cleared all three pillars to earn a place on the shelf — made the right way, backed by a real warranty, and earned, not bought. A full field review from the crew is in the works.

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Cleared the OSS StandardMade in USA · Est. 2007
The Story

Why First Lite earned its place.

Founded in 2007 in Ketchum by hunters who couldn't find merino-blend hunting apparel that actually moved with them in the backcountry. The resulting Sanctuary, Corrugate, and Specter systems made First Lite the favored kit of serious western hunters within a decade. Designed in Idaho, tested on Idaho elk hunts, and built to be repaired rather than replaced.

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