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I think key is layering. The technology of what we used to call thermal underwear is crazy now. Get a thin wicking base layer, a medium layer and a heavy fleece varity layer for cold. Then I have a medium weight camo pants and jacket windproof, quiet and water resistant.Then just make sure outer layer is roomy and depending on weather wear one, two or all three underlayers. In extreme cold I will add a good quality extra fleece top layer. The main reason for getting cold is losing heat at the head/face/neck area so get a good hat, again I use a double aproach where I have a thin one and have a heavier one to put over. Get a neck gator that you can pull up over nose as well, fleece is good and soft. Next is hands. Get a muff and put a chemical hand warmer in it. Last is feet. Always buy boots wearing your hunting socks and make sure they do not squeeze your feet in any way. Slowing the circulation in your feet by tight boots equals cold feet quick. Wear a wicking liner sock then a good qulity cold weather sock. I like boots from 800mg for regular weather and I have 1800mg high boots for cold and snow. If super cold and sitting you can drop in a chemical toe warmer, I would not do this walking due to it will make your feet sweat. Sweat is bad. Carry in outer layers to your watch and go slow. If you get all sweaty you will not last long as well as give off a lot of human odor. Everyone has their favorite brands and usually in this instance quality does cost more and is worth it. But do your research a couple of the big names and highest priced are not worth it in my opinion. You can usually get some good stuff reasonable if you do your homework. But as well an outfit you pay 15 bucks for is gonna work like something you paid 15 bucks for when it is 10 degrees out. Good luck.

I'm from Marion (Wayne county) about 20 minutes east of Rochester. Yes, it is a 50 cal. Regards Dan