Make sure you have plenty of wood next to the stove in your tent. Thats how we deal with it usually. I have used the gaitors before, but I usually end up in my insulated coveralls and gortex insulated boots. This year I will be trying out my new gortex insulated bibs and matching parka. Main thing I found is layers. Have to have like 10 layers on, 8 or 9 which come off while your climbing the hill, and the rest to put on when you get to the top where we hunt.