Originally Posted by
ratell
I'm a fan of the Novara Headwind pants. The block the wind on the front but are breathable on the back.
+1 and the headwind jacket is just as good. You can go a long way (so to speak) with those two items, smart wool bottoms and a lighter long sleeved top, and decent balaclava, gloves, and socks. Probably all the way through winter in DC, if you already have rain gear.