In this video, MeatEater waterfowl guru Sean Weaver and First Lite community director Kevin Harlander walk us through their cold weather goose kits from a balmy, 18° Fahrenheit morning in Wyoming.

No matter how cold it gets, the new First Lite waterfowl line stands up to any conditions.

Sean's Kit Zero Cold Weather OTC Sock Kiln Long John Catalyst Soft Shell Pant Refuge Bib Kiln Quarter Zip Origin Hoody Refuge Parka

Kevin's Kit LaCrosse Alphaburly Pro Insulated Zero Cold Weather OTC Sock Furnace Long John Refuge Bib Refuge Muff Kiln Hoody Origin Hoody Catalyst Vest

A full-season waterproof Waterfowl jacket designed to fit over varying degrees of insulating layers to keep you warm down to 30°F. The LZ is patterned for wing-shooting with heavily articulated arms and specialty pocketing optimized for security and quick access to essential gear.

A Waterfowl bib built for performance in the extreme cold of late season field hunting with a robust insulation package, durable waterproof/windproof fabrication, and an extensive feature set optimized for pit and layout blinds.

When the forecast is grim and unpredictable at best, but you still have a tag in hand, the Omen Stormshelter is a foul weather stronghold that you can trust. Built to be uncompromising in weather resistance and durability, the Omen system is the solution for mid to late-season hunts when persistent varying precipitation, wind, and low temps are the only guarantee. 

A lightweight, quiet mid-layer designed to be utilized as both an outerwear piece as well as a layering option as temperatures drop.

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