Since I only do a few days in the winter, I am lacking in a full line up of appropriate gear. Kinda like when first starting out bping, you use what you have. I don't have a parka, I slide by with a synthetic Golite jacket and a down vest, powder pants for hiking in and down liner pants now for sitting around camp. I have some ancient Sorel's I have had for over 25 years, nothing keeps my feet warm, except late last winter on a group trip, when I used some chemical packs in my down booties, that was nice. My liner gloves have holes in the tips from lighting my stove or stoking a fire where firewood is dry and plentiful. I visited the WinterTrekking site, small group. I need to pay more attention to lists of clothing for winter trips, then I can work on filling in my gaps.