Time to Upgrade my Clothing
I have used the some of the same cold weather clothes for around 15 years now and I'm wondering where I should concentrate on upgrading for this coming season. Here is a detail of what I currently where in cold temperatures (northern Illinois and Wisconsin):
- Base layer - X System Lightweight Pants and Shirt. On really cold days I will add a layer of Duofold Polyolefin Long Underwear over the top.
- Next Layer - Usually a pair of camo pants (not insulated) and a flannel shirt
- Top Layer - A Gamhide three piece suit (coveralls, and two piece jacket). I bought this from Galyans (now Dick's) about 15 years ago. It's very bulky.
- Boots - Usually wear Irish Setter 800 gram thinsulate boots that are probably ten years old. When sitting on a stand I will add boot heaters inside and on really cold days I have bulky boot blankets that go over the top.
- Head - Usually wear a fleece bacalava.
- Hands - Usually a pair of light thinsulate gloves. I then have a hand muff with a hand heater inside that I sue.
I know there have been huge advances in technology when it comes to clothes. Ideally I'd like clothes that aren't as bulky/heavy that are as warm as possible. Thanks in advance!