I live in CT, and last winter I tried to bow hunt from a tree stand  through December and into January of this year (legal in some parts of my state b4 you ask). Iin 2009 I hunted the same months, but from a ground blind. The temperature difference was surprising, I had not realised how much the ground blind kept me out of the wind. Anyway, setting aside the mini bio-

Do any of you own cold weather jackets and bibs that you have found :
(a) keep you warm in single digit temps,
(b) do not make undue noise when the wearer moves,
(c) do not have a price tag that will cause the wife to ask if I am taking out insurance on them.

I don't want to go through the same struggle of mind over body in 2011/2012 as I did last year., so any recommendations would be appreciated.
JH

I'd like to help you, but it never gets that cold down here. I say buy the best you can afford and get a good base layer to go with it and layer up. I just bought some Red-Head silent hide (bib and coat) for about $100 for both and with a couple of layers underneath it kept me warm in 18° weather with about 20 mph wind so I wouldn't think you'd need to spend a whole lot more than that to keep warm.

look into the WELLS brand

I don't know if ..I.. had a typo, but I have some WALLS insulated bibs and a coat that are pretty warm and were fairly cheap compared to other stuff. I got them at the local Farm/Fleet. Cabelas sells them too. Wear more layers of course the colder it is. I am in WI, and it gets cold here.

I got a pair of remington bibs from Meijers last fall and they are awsome. they have a removable linner to allow for the warmer days. i also have a remington coat that has and removable inner jacket that i also got at Meijers. i live in Ohio and it getts pretty cold up in those trees!!! but this combo seems to really help with the cold and noise issuses!!!!

I live and hunt in MN so I have seen single digit days hunting. The best advice I can give you is layer. Other tips to keep you warm: 1. Wear a neck gaitoror balaclava to keep your neck area warm. If the wind is getting in your neck it doesn't matter how warm your clothes are, you are going to get cold. Lat year, I placed a chemical heat pack on tyhe back of my neck and boy did that take the chill out of the air. 2. Get a good pair of gloves or wear a thin layer and place hands in a muff with chemical heater packs. I carry 3 different gloves from light to heavy weight depending on hunting style. 3. Get a good base layer. There are so many different long under weights that you can buy, Pick one that matches your hunting style. I tend to go towards a little more active weight since I would rather go a little lighter in the base layer and not be sweating so much if I am still hunting otr making deer drives. The worst thing to do is sweat and not be able to adjust your layers. 4. Use chemical heater packs in your boots. Also buy good quality sock wear. You don't want your feet sweating because once the toes get cold you won't get them heated back up without changing socks. 5. You can also place chemical heater packs in the small of your back over your kidneys. This will warm your core temperature. Use tape on the heat packs and apply over the clothes but under the jacket.

Just to give you an idea of what I wear as layers: poly liner sock, good wool sock (matching hunting style), long underwear (again matching hunting style-ranging from light to heavy) with scent suppressor, hunting pants (military BDU's), long sleeve orange shirt (if I get too hot I can remove the outer layers and still be orange legal, orange insulated zip-up sweatshirt (again I can remove the big coat and still be orange legal), bibs and jacket (nothing too special), orange stocking hat and baseball cap (brim keeps sun out of eyes), 3 pairs of gloves (light, mid and heavy). Did I mention chemical heat packs. No matter what you wear, you will become too hot and then too cold. Remove layers as needed throughout the day.

I forgot to mention brand names: You can get by with the economical name brands (walls, redhead, mad dog, etc).  I don't believe you need to spend hundreds of dollars on clothing.  The most important factor is layering.

Good advice above, layer with breathable yet wind resistive synthetics covered by good old fashioned wool. I am from deep south, so my treks to elevation and the West are a real shock to me as far as temp. I often will have 3-5 layers mixing silk, wool, fleece, synthetic wool, gore tex. And hot pads in the boots and gloves/pockets.

Good advice, sorry for Multi posts, my mouse batteries must be dying

layer with breathable natural fabrics cover with wind resistive synthetics

seee above,

multi post sorry,

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I like the archers mittens for keeping fingers warm and are held open with a magnet leaving finger tips exposed when ready to shoot for better feel. I got mine at Gander Mtn. The mittens allow your fingers to keep each other warm and are comfortable to wear. Also as the weather warms up I can leave them open and don't have to undo my wrist strap of my release.

Over the years of going here and there I have learned to adapt to various situations/locations on the fly. The best tadvice I can offer is to break down and get a good set of Carharts. THEN add a camo/guilly suit OVER it for hunting. Way down south here in the land of cotton (mouths) I use the BPS Camo 3D "Bugsuit" year round.

Am in the same boat. Trying to find warm QUIET clothing.
One tip, use a Therma-care (I think) heat pads to help keep warm. Made for sore joints but last for about 8 hours. I use the back one so it heats my core and kidneys. Going to Bass and Cabelas this weekend to check out clothing. Am also interested on the Arctic Shield clothing.

I bought a Browning 4 in 1 parka and bibs 10 yrs ago and am still wearing it. Now they were a bit pricey, but, like I said, I've been wearing 'em for 10 yrs. I also use Boot Blankets(I HATE cold feet!!!!). The most important things I can think of are layering, wind proof outer layers and chemical heat packs!
It doesn't get too cold down here, but our high humidity makes the cold stick to ya and penetrate. Some folks think I take hunting comfort to seriously, but I want my hunts to be enjoyable, and freezing JEST AIN'T ENJOYABLE to me!
I hear good things about the Heater body suit but they might be a bit pricey. One guy I talked to, said he uses a sleeping bag like a body suit.

Wool bibs over several layers have kept me warm for years here in Michigan's UP. Like stated, multiple layers are best and definately keep the neck warm.

I have a full set of wool clothing (bibs, pants, parka, jacket & vest) I got from Cabelas that have the windshear lining and are waterproof. Very warm and VERY quiet. They also have a low nap so they do not collect too many burs. I have hunted with them here in northern Wyoming in temps as cold as -40 and, with good baselayers, I was quite comfortable. It was a little expensive, but not prohibatively so. The only down side is that they do get that "wet dog" smell when the snow/ice you accumulate from a day in the field melts when you take them off at the house.

Need to make an addendum to that last post: It is the Cabela's Outfitter's Wool line of clothing. I can not overemphasize how great this stuff is. Hope this helps.
Jason

I've heard good things about the Heater Bodysuit.