I agree with selway. Cotton is bad for the first layer. I hunt in ND and mostly hunt on the ground. I bought a good pair of snow boots and wear one or two pairs of wool socks depending on how cold it is or if I" m stalking/stillhunting or sitting in a natural blind. I will hunt in 15-20 below weather. Staying dry, warm and dressed to keep the wind out is very important to me. I like boots that are high legged since I will have to walk in deep snow. Getting wet from snow is just as bad as sweating. With a good pair of boots and wool socks, my feet are warm and I don' t need nor use heat packs.

Since I dress once I get to an area to hunt, I move slow and try not to get heated up once I leave the truck. I always have several pairs of gloves and caps to change into once I get to my blind or use that work better for stalking/stillhunting. A backpack is a must as my hunting plan could change at any moment while hunting.

I layer my clothes and keep them loose so they don' t restricted my movement and are comfortable for stalking or sitting.

The last layer is my camo with the exception of the insulated coveralls. Not including the coveralls, the material is light for my camo and I buy it big to fit/slip over my insulated coverall. I like it light materialed and big so I can carry another como pattern in the backpack should that camo scheme work better once I get to a spot or if the plan changes while hunting. I can slip one on over the other or take it off with ease. Fast, simple and I don' t have to freeze in the process of undressing. I don' t need to carry bulky clothing around with me, but can keep my backpack light so I don' t heat up when moving.

Going to the spot to hunt, I wear whites for sneaking in or if I spot a deer that is stalkable. I carry stubble camo (tan/grey/yellow with a corn stalk pattern) for sitting in corn or cattails. The insulated coveralls are tree barked if I set up in a small, thick tree grove. Ground hunting calls for a variety of camo. My way of doing it works well for me in cold weather and how I hunt. No more cold feet, hands or ears. Just the enjoyment of the hunt.

Tim