Columbia Wool pant and parka for outerwear. I then layer different weights of clothing underneath. Depending on the Temp/wind I will work up from Silk/Underarmor - cotton shirt/pant - wool shirt - down vest - wool outer. If it is really raining or wet snow I use a poncho to keep dry because I won't be moving around much. Normal sleet or snow I just go with the wool outerwear unless on the horse going to and from the hunting area. I have tried different wool outerwear military surplus, Cabelas Basic/Oufitter, Woolrich non camo, fleece, and Gore Tex. For the price Columbia is the best thing going. I don't think any "water proof" material breaths or is quiet enough for active hunting. Cold weather to me means snow/sleet, so rain gear level of "wet" protection is not needed. The Cabelas Outfitter series is nice, but the pants will not last for SH&* if you ride a horse. The seat will simply seperate into huge holes and the legs tear very easily from brush. Several of us have switched almost exclusively to the Columbia. One uses Sleeping Indian with never a problem, but the rest can not afford it.