Winner
Browning Transitions Series Apparel $56–$200
You won't need to assemble layers piecemeal anymore. I tested the Transitions Series compression shirt and pants for next-to-skin comfort, fleece pants and jacket for warmth, and the shell for protection from rain—and was comfortable as the day went from cold to hot, wet to dry. · 801-876-2711 · browning.com

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Sitka 90% Series Pants and Jacket $229, $249
The 90 % Series is designed to be the only pants and jacket you need on nine out of 10 days. The stretchy softshell fabric is lightweight, combining wicking ability with water resistance and breathability. The elbows and knees are articulated, and there are pit zips for ventilation. · 877-748-5264 · sitkagear.com

OTHER TESTER PICKS
Cabela's Silent Stalk Fleece Series Parka and Pants $200, $180
Cabela's touts this series for 30- or 40-degree temps, but the company may be a little too modest here. With waterproof breathable linings, pit zips, and midthigh zippers, this is clothing for active hunters in genuinely cold weather. • cabelas.com

Filson Women's Tin Cloth Field Jacket $270
Filson's Field Jacket is heavy and stiff until you wear it a few bird seasons; then it's still heavy and only a little less stiff, but somehow more comfortable. This is a certifiable classic, and now women have a cut just for them. • filson.com

Medalist Cheyenne Microfiber Women's Shirt and Pant $70 each
Cheyenne apparel not only fits extremely well but is moisture wicking, breathable, and quick drying'all that, plus it incorporates scent-eliminating technology. • medalist.com