How do you solve the layering issue?

[monk]

I have a real dilema that I cannot seem to solve to my satisfaction. I am trying to put together a hunting outfit that works for early and late season with all the same camo pattern. One that is able to be layered but also that is waterproof or resistant that I can wear in 65 degree weather and layer up for later in 35 degree or in Spring turkey season temps like this the same day. What hsve you found that works?

[limbow]

Kuiu. I have put it through the above mentioned hunts with great success in being warm. Wool base layer(2), spindrift primaloft coat, vest and guide jacket will get me in the low to mid 30's on my stand for whitetails.
Wool base bottom with sitka gear Kelvin primaloft pants( I swear by primaloft after wearing it in Alaska for 9 days a month ago) followed by the attack pant or chugach rain bottoms.

You can adjust down from there per your time of year. Hope this helps.

[stickbowhntr]

One thing I wish they made is a hoddie in light to med weight that I could use all season under my outter layers. AS I get older that hood on my neck sure feels good in COLD and windy weather

[Hud]

The outter Camo gear is just part of the solution. You can use the same jacket if the weather is not extreme, hot vs cold. The same jacket may work in 40 degrees or 60 degrees. You can add a wool shirt, knit, fleece, or vest. Be sure to check out the link at the end for ideas.

It depends on what you have, but the base layer that I use is either light, medium or heavy depending on the weather and made of polyester, blend, merino, or heavier wool. Silk is also a base layer. It needs to breath, and move moisture to the outside, keeping you dry. Avoid cotton, unless it is warm and breezy. Forget cotton in hot or humid climates.

The base layer is followed by light, medium or heavier weight socks, pants, shirt, in similar materials. I try to avoid cotton, because it retains moisture, doesn't breath or dry out.

I might stop at the second layer in milder weather (camo shirt, or light jacket) and add the third layer in cooler or cold weather. The outer layer is usually the camo, wool or something for rain. It may depend on what I am hunting and how much sitting or walking is involved. Layering allows you to add or remove something to stay comfortable.

If you go to a specialty store, or Cabela's you will see clothing for layering.  It does not have to be expensive, because some surplus stores may have what you are looking for.

There is a lot you can find online,

  http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?mode=article&objectID=29900&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1

[Hawkeye]

Get the 3-D ASAT Vanish Pro "leafy" suit, and you can go from 90 degrees to sub-zero with layering.  Get it on the upper side of your sizing range (I could wear the Large OK, but went XL to allow for layering).

It is made on a nylon mesh base garment, and you could wear it shorts and a tee (or less!) for hot weather.  Add duds and layers as the temps drop.

The camo does a wonderful job, and the garment gives a lot of latitude in different temps!

[Hawkeye]

I see you said "waterproof."  My suggestion would not answer that... but you could put a waterproof layer beneath it if desired.