clothing systems
A broad question which really amounts to a full clothing explication. These questions are almost impossible to answer, as too much depends on individual preferences, differences in physiology and style, and location/season.
Out of the BD line I really like the Alpine Start hoody. The fabric in fantastic, and it balances weight and durability, breathability and weatherproofing, and features very well. Unless its fully raining its the kind of piece I wear all fall and winter, just varying the amount of insulation underneath, and throwing a big coat over for cold glassing sessions/breaks/camp/etc. Good as it is, I would personally hesitate if I had to pay full retail, though comparable and less well executed pieces from hunting companies cost even more (e.g. Sitka Ascent jacket). Note that people who put out less heat than I do, and/or move slowly, will complain about the lack of windproofing in these light windshells. Hence the popularity of laminate non-waterproof soft shells (e.g. Gore Windstopper) for hunting use, even though they have poor breathability and a bad function/weight ratio.
If I had to pick hunting pants out of the BD line, I'd get the BDVs, though they're a bit on the heavy side for my preferences. Together with long johns suited to the conditions and rain pants they'd cover 70-0F with ease.
