Hi guys, I posted some pictures and a few comments over on the thread we used to set up the trip. Drewboy also provided comments there. Sorry, I don't know how to give you a link. But, it's the Arizona Part Deux thread.
It was great meeting everyone. Both Jacob and I really felt honored to be included in the Arizona group hangout this past weekend.
Thank you again Te-Wa for all you did to make it happen.
Originally Posted by Roadtorque
Dont worry Longbow, I got your back
Hi Roadtorque:
Sorry I missed your question in the post above. I think that you are correct. In Arizona, during the Summer or Spring/Fall situations the Clark weather shield would usually be adequate for wind protection without the tarp. The weight savings would be on the order of ~19 ounces if you delete the standard Clark RX-250 tarp and rigging from your pack.
I did have a warm night on Saturday with the combination of the Clark Z-Liner and the JRB MW3 UQ. Although, my feet did get pretty cold when the temperature hit 14.6 degrees. I got up and readjusted my gear, and eventually warmed up. Wow, I really wish that I had a pair of down booties like Drewboy's.
My son Jacob was sleeping in his Warbonnet Traveler with an SPE 4x4 carrying two, 72" Thermarest Z-Liner CCF pads. Thank you again Shug for the suggestion regarding the SPE. Jacob's top cover was a NF -15 degree down bag with a Goretex bivy sack. He zipped the system up only about 30" to form a foot box and flipped the bag/bivy to use as an over quilt. He was warm all night, with the exception of a bit of cold in the feet in the early morning.
Great looking trip ya'll ..... love all the pine needles, like a carpet. I would have set 'em ablaze with cigar ash!
Thankee for the pix of set-ups and such. We love seeing that.
Can't wait to get my BlackRock hat out on a trip Te-wa. It is a goodie.
Down booties are terrific!!!! It is always fun to say "booties"........
Shug
Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven
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