Winter Gear For Wildlife Photography

• The following is a list of gear I use for photographing wildlife in cold environments, sorted from the top of the body on down:
• Head
• Camouflage Balaclava
• This thing is awesome and a real game changer. Sometimes I just wear a beanie when it's not so cold, but the Balaclava keeps my face much warmer.
• Torso (from inner to outer)
• Long-sleeve Shirt (typically a cheap Henley from Amazon Essentials)
• Amazon Essentials Sherpa Lined Hoodie
• Patagonia Down Sweater
• Patagonia Torrentshell Rain Jacket
• A note on how I use these:
• If it’s slightly chilly I will just wear the down jacket or the hoodie. When it gets quite cold, I will wear the down jacket over the hoodie. When it is below freezing, I will add the rain jacket on top, to further insulate, break the wind, and keep any rain or snow off.
• The Patagonia jackets can also be packed down small, which is why I picked these. As a frequent traveler, this helps immensely.
• Hands
• Thin Glove Liners
• Must have touch screen capability to use my phone
• Photography Gloves
• I am testing a new pair this winter, so I can't recommend them yet, but will be sure to add a link when I am sure about them.
• Legs (inner to outer)
• Long Johns
• Any Sweatpants or Joggers
• Air Force camouflage ABU pants
• Unfortunately these aren't very good in the cold, but I haven't found a good replacement yet
• Feet
• Any Socks, preferably Merino Wool
• LaCrosse Men's Alphaburly Pro Hunting Boots
• I love these because not only are they warm, they also allow me to step through swampy ground, shallow water, or deep snow without my feet getting the least bit wet.