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Mo_coon-catcher:
I'm usually better off in the opposite end of the spectrum than JW. I'm perfectly fine and comfortable working int 100+* and 80% humidity all day as long as I sip on water all day. I'll even do my 10K runs at noon in the middle of the summer and be fine when done. Though I am of a light frame build and sweat profusely for my size so I radiate heat very well. Which causes my trouble with the cold.
 I'm perfectly fine and comfortable with a few light layers down to about 35*. Below that and my feet are what take the first hit. I still havent found a perfect fix but have found a combo that works pretty well for me. And can still put on a pretty decent stalk with if necessary. It's a pair of knee length socks that go over my under armor base layer, battery powered heat elements that I put over these socks and hold them in place with heavy wool socks over the top of them. Then I top it off with a pair of soft rubber boots. This combo keeps my feet happy for sits down to about -4* so far. That's as cold as Ive sat in, and my feet were just starting to get cold again. Though without those warmers my feet are done after a couple hours at 20* if I don't move. For lower body its usually under armor, sweat pants, and denim jeans, with cover all bibs when it gets below 10*. For my upper body its the under armor, a fleece vest, long sleeve shirt, sweat shirt, another long sleeve shirt. This works for me down to about 30* for sits and about 10* when chasing bunnies, Then I throw a coat over this and I'm good to about 0*. Though it does get very warm if you do much moving around in this many layers. Though it does start to get a bit bulky at this point. I'm still working of collecting some garb that is less bulky while maintaining the warmth.

Kyle 

mullet:
We have a wet cold down here and can be miserable when the temps the day before were in the 80's. Layering is a must as it might be in the teens in the morning but steady climb into the upper 70's as the day goes on. I start out with military long johns, then thick pants and a wool sweater over a long sleeve shirt.A good hat is a must, then a fleece vest as the last layer with pockets. For the feet and sitting in a stand I use ThermalCell's remote control feet warmers in my boots. After getting frostbitten on two toes, (thank you, Canada) ;), I do have a problem with them stinging, now. The warmers keep the temperature at or just a tad over natural body temperature so your feet do not seat.

Knoll:
Appreciating the several comments re vests. Had forgotten how effective these are.
I dug out several that accumulated over years, but had been relegated to near inaccessible recesses of household storage!
Keeps core warm and no add to arm bulk.

DV IN MN:
I like layers of silk and don't wear my outer layer and under vest until I am to the tree. I'll have 3-4 layers of under layer silk and then a medium layer of fleece and a wool vest and a wool jacket for the outside. Was down 7 this weekend and was plenty warm for 3 hours. Only thing that even got cold were the toes and I think that is due to the metal stand platform. I try to avoid perspiring on the way in, that ends a hunt in a hurry if there is any kind of wind. I wear a silk sock layer than a knee high pear of heavy wool socks. One layer of heavy under armor for the legs and wool pants. 

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