I have a pair of Carhart overalls that I love. I usually layer some long underwear too. I was lucky enough to get some hand-me down ones that are nice (It's hard to find small ones for women). I also hate wearing a bulky jacket- especially during bow. You pretty much have to layer but I've found that keeping something around your neck really helps. If I can keep my neck warm I don't need to layer as much on top. Another idea that our party has used a lot this year is sleeping bags. Depending on what kind of stand you have. If you carry it out it might be hard but if you have a more permanent one, especially with a wrap on it, that can really keep you warm. Just sit right in it. The flannel ones are very quiet too. I leave mine out there so I don't have to carry it around.It gets pretty cold up here in MN. This year it was only down in the 0's and 10's but it has been 20 below before. That's my best advice.

I guess my basic question is this...... Are there any synthetic suits that can rival the warmth of say a KOM wool outfit AND STILL NOT BE BULKY..... That is the question..... Something that can be worn from say 60 degrees down to the 20's or possibly teens?

I know the good wools suits will do that for me, but I really don't want to spend a $1,000 for a hunting suit!

Layers then a pair of coveralls. Sorry, cant help.

Well Double, I spent about 500.00 tostay warm (counting two base layers) and dry if I add up what I wear, but its not bulky and it will last for years as my last set did that I finally retired after 10 years of use. Cabelas thinsulate dry plus fleece. Everything I have is gortex or water proof and can handle temps below zero. I've been hunting in 10-15 degree temps this past 2 weeks... Its worth the money to me.. I hate being cold and or wet.

Short form:
Bibs, Wool/Polypropelene, a good hat, pockets, stop the wind.

Long form:
My 3 layer Recipe for all morning stand hunt at 32 degrees:
(Insert "Cabela's" in front of almost everything yourself. I don't want to sound like an advertisement!)

1. Thermtech midweight poly long underwear top
2. Thermtech lightweight poly long underwear bottoms
3. HS Scentaway antiperspirant on the feet, pits back and under pecs (or manboobs (or moobs) if that's what you've got)
4. UnderArmor coldgear socks
5. 100% lightweight poly T-shirt.
6. Revolution Fleece liner pants with "Windshear"***
7. Revolution Fleece hooded jacket with "Windshear" ***
8. SilentWeave BIB OVERALLS*** Insulated or scentlok
9. SilentWeave Bowhunters jacket Insulated or scentlok
10. 1000 gram thinsulate Lacrosse Burleys

Gotta have Bib overalls, gotta, gotta, gotta.

Now come the secret ingredients:
1. El Cheapo 75 cent Outfitters ridge jersey gloves at Wally World (preferably withOUT the little rubber nubs)
2. A good bow holder so you can keep your gloved hands in your pockets. I use an SOP safety harness that has one built in.
3. Fleece neck gaiter
4. Elmer-fudd style baseball cap with ear flaps that you can raise/lower. Or any LOOSELY FITTING insulated baseball cap, but ear flaps help a LOT!

Now come the important dos and dont's.
1. DON'T get sweaty going to your stand.
2. DON'T put anything over your face that will catch condensation from your breath unless the temperature is dipping BELOW freezing.
3. DO make sure that your core stays warm. Warm gloves and socks are useless if there's no blood going to your feet/hands.
4. DON'T wear cotton. Anywhere if you can avoid it but especially NOT against your skin.
5. DO feel free to substitute WOOL for ANYTHING

Especially if you're like an idiot like me and put all your gear in a rubbermaid tote to keep it "scent free" in the back of your truck....


.... and then drive accross town with your tailgate open.

the easy way, also your early hunting jacket
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0015490931552a&type=product&cm Cat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=search-results2.jsp&Ne=2510&Ntt=7+n+1&noImage =0&Ntk=Products&QueryText=7+n+1&Ntx=ma tchall&N=2782&trueNum=599

Lot of good tips here.

I'd only add that one piece of gear I use makes a huge difference: cover for my neck and lower face.

I have a "gator" made of a section of the sleeve from a wool sweater. Cut off a portion of the sleeve about 10 or 11 inches long from the upper arm portion of the sleeve. You can stretch it a bit if its a bit tight, then pull it over your head and cover your neck and lower face and you'll be surprised at the difference it makes in combination with a good quality four weather hat.

Thinsulated overall heavy gloves and long boots, thats it!

what about the rivers west clothing line? has anyone tried them?

http://riverswest.com/hifi.html

Phirst