I think it depends on how and where you hunt. I'm still a leather and waxed cotton guy. Top quality Asolo leather hikers work best for me here when chasing Blue Grouse, Elk and Deer not to mention getting daily use on the local trails. I live at 8500 ft so not exactly in the scree fields but I get there at times. Late season on plains when after roosters my Barbour coat and leather Filson boots get the call. I am a huge fan of Smartwool socks. I do use some modern stuff as well. I have several light fleece jackets I often use as well as some Gore-tex etc.