Layer: Merino light to medium weight or synthetic (never cotton in Winter) next to skin.
Fleece light to medium -- midlayer. Vest depending on movement to be considered.
Dryer and/or windy conditions -- softshell jacket over other layers.
Really cold, but dry -- puffy over everything.
Really wet or really windy -- waterproof parka...highly recommend Tru-Spec Military Style Contractor's Parka.
Add overwhites or select camo overcloth treated with DWR.
CARRY synthetic or merino spare baselayer for trip back from your furthest point hiked to be dry.
Highly recommend silk sock liners under your regular sock or sock layers.
Pants: merino or synthetic baselayers, thickness depending on temp and activity to prevent overheating.
"Mountain" pants (softshell type material) such as the major brands; Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Columbia, Patagonia,
Arc'teryx, etc.
OR:
Waterproof ski, snowboard or climbing bibs for rough terrain or really harsh conditions.
Head: Nylon balaclava. White is especially good in sunny conditions or snow in Summer or altitudes.
Heavier or second layer in harsher conditions.
Hat with neck protecter for sunny OR altitude will keep you cool and protect you from sunburn and "chicken neck".
Various knit caps or hats as layers.
Hard hat or helmet if you are hunting or traveling where rockfall is possible or winds while in forested terrain.
Hands: White knitted work glove liners for summer or sunny conditions.
Glove "systems" (layered) are very good.
Shooting gloves for better dexterity when needed.
Mittens...rarely needed, but can save your fingers from frostbite.
Learn to use trekking poles while hunting, especially for a long approach to your area. Can allow you to safely travel tough
terrain, streams and logs, etc.
BOOTS: Get the right boots and layer your socks. Dress socks or silk sock liners and then proper thickness, preferably wool socks.
