>>2753920i work heavy industry outside for 12 hours in a harsh climate. i can probably give tips for someone in a similar situation but you really are going to have to experiment and see what other people are wearing for yourself
wool is nice and also required for socks if you plan on getting wet and are on your feet all day.
waterproof boots are nice if you can find a comfortable pair, make sure they fit under your rain gear/pants or they will get sopping wet. also make sure they fit snugly with your socks or you are asking for blisters. you don’t exactly need waterproof, but it is helpful to not have to worry about shallow puddles all day
gaiters can help if you walk through a lot of brush
rain pants suck and will make you sweaty so i rarely wear them
you should have a cheap waterproof jacket and be able to put it on when you are inactive but if you are sweating like a pig it needs to come off
baselayer should be synthetic or wool so it dries quickly, be sure to dress somewhat cool so you don’t get sweaty and nasty
insulated neoprene gloves are super nice but they aren’t the most durable and will be permanently stinky within a few days. if it is dry, any gloves will do and it is likely your workplace may provide them. it can save you a ton of money because you may be wearing them out frequently.
a hat beats a hood just for actually being able to move your head around and see. boonies hats are good but even an oilskin baseball cap is great unless it is cold enough to need to cover your ears. main thing here is to keep rain off your glasses if you should be wearing them for your job.
most important, look at what other people are wearing. when i wear the same shit my senior coworkers do i am never disappointed. this is one of the few circumstances where you will be in the exact same conditions as someone else and they have it figured out for you
also figure out if you get discounts from work at stores. i get like 70 percent off my work-wear and tools
