Good Morning . Layering For Cold Weather

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I have good boots and merino wool base layer and socks

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Sounds like you got it covered.

Wool layers for sure, like you said.

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bow hunting so I need to remain free to draw

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I like a vest as one of my layers. Allows for easier draws.

If my feet start to get cold I'll bring an extra pair of wool socks and put them over my boots. It sounds dumb but it works better than wearing 2 pairs the normal way

I wear these wool military pants with an under armor base layer.
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I try to keep my feet as warm as I can. It can be 50 degrees out and if my feet get cold i'm miserable. Good base layer of thermals then thick outer layer. I like the vest idea for bow hunting under a jacket.

My usual is:
Long John’s base layer
Sweatpants and a flannel shirt
A vest if it’s very cold or windy
Insulated bibs and overcoat
Wool socks and insulted boots
Wool gloves with flip-back finger covers
Wool ski mask flipped up as a beanie, which I can pull down over my face if it gets windy or too cold.

Sitka jacket made for bow hunting with the kangaroo pouch in front. Add more layers as needed such as thin fleece vest. Stormy Kromer hat is good for cold. Make sure you have a wind proof outer layer.

The right clothes, and you dont need alot.

-90+ % merino socks
-inaulated boots

-merino base layer (first lite for me)
-have a cheap fleece union suit and 1/4 zip over that
-UA insulated bibs and jacket

Thin full face mask and beanie

This part is the key for me. I dont wear gloves, like to be able to feel things. So i have a quaterback pouch around my waist, and hand warmers in them. Used to just get throw away ones, but invested in a $30 rechargeable one and man its way nicer than i thought it would be. But disposable ones are fine

As far as keeping your hands warm and free for drawing, I like a “fanny pack” style hand warmer. Many models to choose from.

I use a waterproof, wind proof with elastic hand holes that keep the wind out. Throw a couple of hand warmer packets inside and everything stays toasty.

When you need to draw, just pull your hand out. No bulky winter gloves to worry with. In extreme cold I’ll throw on a thin pair of UA gloves for a little extra protection.

If you have a long walk, pack in your outer layer. Back when I climbed a lot, I’d pack my coveralls n strapped to my climber. Avoid sweating on the walk in.