There is nothing more important than this purchase and I am a Mt050 fan...

1. Just bought a new set...had the other set 15 years and they are still great...I just wanted bibs instead of pants.
2. They are quiet and tough. I have been through everything and have no tears....I do not want to have to worry about tearing my rain gear if I am tracking a deer.
3. You do not need a seperate set of insulated ones...just layer. I wear mine even when it is not raining...

A lot of folks do not understand care instructions on Gor Tex...If I recall it is good to wash and dry them regularly as it rejuvinates the Gore Tex membrane.

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