I find my farmer-john wetsuit very comfortable if I'm actively paddling; as it breathes. I wear neoprene shorts, merino wool top, and a polypropylene jersey under it, a ww bomber-top over it. As soon as I stop paddling though, a heavy wool sweater gets thrown over to keep the chill off. This is good for three seasons of paddling for me, and I like the durability, and layering on-the-fly option.
My Drysuit, also a Kokatat expedition, with wool underwear, and a polar-fleece bunny-suit, is my winter choice. I know I'll be more conservative in the winter, and I try to keep my in-water time to a minimum. Dry gore-tex doesn't have the wind-chill issues of neoprene. It can get quite clammy inside though when I'm actively paddling, more so in the rain. Unless I keep the under-gear dry, it's no better than neoprene when I stop paddling.
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