Very cool stuff. A while back, Teresa made me a custom pull over with 10" extra bottom. Resembles yours, but with regular pockets. Mine is also split on the sides, pretty much the full 10". I really like wearing it and the personal feeling I get walking around in the woods in it.
Is that neck gaiter to be worn inside or outside the other ? I could see one with a little more shoulders to act as the second layer, kinda like what Filson adds to their heavier version of the Cruiser coat ( I thnk that is what they call it). Great idea when it is really cold.
Lori's poncho is also very nice.... my wife was looking at that picture.
ChuckC