With the weather rolling through the west the next few days get out and test your gear! For instance, today I found out that one degree is pretty far past the range of my new hanwags and my new Sitka gloves are the cats ass!
This time of year I put my carhart insulated bibs and jacket in my vehicle and do the same for my wife. I know I live in TX right. Its a habit from growing up in PA and being taught to always be prepared for worst case scenarios.