I orginally purchased the wolfskin (insulated) bibs, parka and bomber hat back in 2000. I later added a insulated wolfskin vest and wool backpack (no longer available). All are of exceptional quality and the bibs & backpack are still on the "1st Team"
The bomber cap is ugly
, but extremley warm. Unfortuantely, when the ear flaps are down I cannot get/feel my anchor point, so it is seldom used. The parka & vest I would love to wear....but I've added a few too many 'lbs.' since I purchased them
I would recommend the insulation and 3M windproof lining for all wolfskin garments for those hunting late into the fall here in Iowa. I would also buy your garments plenty big, so as to have room for layering.
When I first did business with GW I dealt with Marc, who I don't believe is with the company any longer. The last couple of times I've spoke with Jeff, who has been VERY helpful.
The only downside for me, was waiting...and waiting for the product to arrive, BUT they were certainly worth the wait!!!
A couple other things I wanted mention. For 'options', I had the bibs made with cargo pockets and a grunt call holder sewn onto the parka. The cargo pockets are located on the front of the thigh (because of the full-length side zippers), IMO not a good location for pockets while sitting in a treestand. As far as the grunt call holder...I've never used it once.
I have a second pair of wolfskin bibs with the slash/handwarmer pockets located on the chest. These have really come in handy and make me wish I had them on both pair of bibs.