best shell layer to kick the wind

[Jimss]

My preference is more lighter/thinner layers rather than fewer-heavier layers....especially if I'm doing much hiking between glassing spots. Having more layers offers more options for being comfortable. There aren't many days I am so cold that I need to put everything on to stay toasty but it's always good to be safe than sorry! Depending upon the weather and amount of hiking I often vary what I wear and carry. In Colo and Wyo where I hunt on a regular basis it can be 0 degrees one day and 60 the next. My 90's jacket worn alone is definitely not meant for 0 degree windy weather by itself but when I layer it works fantastic. My preference is a jacket similar to 90's and layering rather than a heavier jacket that I would be roasting and sweating in if worn by itself. If I did a bunch of tree stand hunting for whitetails it would be a different scenario but for hunting the West where I do a lot of hiking between glassing spots I prefer a lighter outer jacket.

I've been happy with windstopper vest as another relatively light, super warm layer. I often bring my rain gear along in the winter in case there is snow. Nice for sitting down and being dry in snow plus it cuts wind well. The thicker Cabelas micro-tex shirts tend to be super warm, dry fast, and relatively compact....and are inexpensive. I often wear a base layer camo shirt. I often strip down to my base layer shirt on warm days while hiking/packing game, etc. It's always good to have hoodies to cut wind around your neck and head. Obviously my 90's jacket and rain jacket have hoods. A warm stocking hat plus neck gator or baclava are always with me on super cold/windy days.

 

[WV Mountaineer]

For me it's a goretex hard shell rain jacket that costs $40, weighs 16 ounces, and wads up to the size of a softball. Blocks the wind like a wall. Next level thinking for sure because I spent next to nothing and, it works as well as anything could for precipitation and the wind. I SMH when I read these threads. FL, Sitka, KUIU, etc.... You've gotten a hunt's cost worth of clothing and still don't have what you need?

 

[Akicita]

what has everyone had the best luck with for a shell for glassing/cold weather late season.
Anything I may be missing and should consider?
In everyone's experience what would be best for low temps and high winds??

Any Gore-Tex backed 40D or 70D Hard Shell. I prefer Arcteryx because of the durability and quality but there are a lot of other good brands that work as well.