"a section hike in march on the AT"
I'm pretty sure those that have done this will suggest full winter TQ and UQ?
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"a section hike in march on the AT"
I'm pretty sure those that have done this will suggest full winter TQ and UQ?
I have a 20* uq and a 25-30* tq. on our last hike at Big South Fork it got down into the mid-20's at night. I woke up cold a couple of times each night. It wasn't bad, but I was a little cold. By wearing my down jacket and using some chemical hand warmers I was fine, but still I feel at the bottom end of my comfort zone with that set up. That said, when it gets hot I find myself wishing for a lighter/cooler set up. I do think the 15-20* range is a good place to start, but you will run into conditions around here that it is not ideal for.
Ragnall
I am a firm believer in the 20* setup. I have found that on those hot summer nights I don't use a UQ at all and my 20 degree tq is easy to just throw off of myself if I get a little warm. When it gets down below the 60s overnight the 20* uq is not bad and can be hung loosely to allow some air between yourself and the quilt. Also, you can always vent the tq as well. Just a lot more versatility with the 20* and no concerns during the winter.