I have my Under Armour on now whats my next layer ? I was thinking silk long johns ? Layer me all the way up to my coat and boots I have never been real big on camo but was also looking at Cabela's outfitter wool series. Thanks Bill

Whatcha doin' exactly? Sitting in a treestand? Spot and stalk for muleys? Chasing mt lions with dogs?

Cheers,
Canuck

Guess that dose make a difference, will be riding horses back into valleys then walking back in areas and possible standing till dark on a stand Will be moose hunting.

What time of year and what part of Canada?

Time of year late November, place west of Calgary

Well, for me it would just be lightweight wool pants over the UnderArmour layer. I'd take some long johns too though, just in case.

On the top I'd have a long sleeve cotton shirt over the underarmour, Stanfield wool shirt and lightweight wool jacket. I'd also have a down vest with me (in my pack) for sittin' still or moving slow.

Don't forget a good toque and something for your neck when you are sitting still.

Cheers,
Canuck

Oh yeah, insulated boots will be critical if you are sitting for long, and bring some "hot pockets" hand and foot warmers in case the boots aren't enough.

Cheers,
Canuck

Thanks Canuck you spelled it all out in my understanding, thanks again Bill

I start with a base layer of Under Armor ColdGear legging and long sleeve shirt.

Second layer is fleece pant and jacket. Not too tight. Needs to breathe a little to insulate properly.

Third layer consists of bib-style pant with snug waist and insulated shell jacket, preferably with a powder skirt to keep drafts out.

Gloves consist of a ultra fine, almost silky base glove inside a heavily insulated outer glove.

Socks, contrary to popular belief, consists of a single layer of wool socks. My Dad still swears by two layers at minimum. The boots are more important, and I shoot for 600g of insulation (I'm using Columbia Ice Fields right now).

Normal blaze orange wool toque and neck guard round out the coldwear. I've stayed roasty warm in -50 C temperatures in northern Manitoba using this combination. Also, the shell should have adequate ventilation to keep you from getting too warm in -20 C temperatures (look for underarm zippers, wrist zippers, and chest pockets with a mesh lining). Quality clothing should keep you warm but wick enough moisture away to keep you from feeling like you're too hot.