Posted on behalf of Butterfly:
"First of all I am discovering that since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I am a very cold sleeper and unable to tolerate colder temperatures. I recently returned from a 2 week trip in Michigan. I slept in my Blackbird hammock with superfly tarp set up. My sleep system was Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 degree bag and a 20 degree Hammock Gear Phoenix under quilt. The coldest temps were low 40's at night. I also slept in long pants, heavy wool socks, 2 long sleeve shirts, tank top, and hooded sweatshirt. I was totally zipped in my sleeping bag with hood on and wool hat. My core was still cold, my legs and feet were ok even with the under quilt not being long enough to cover my feet. I'm 5'4" so it almost is a full under quilt for me.
My questions are:
1. Should I be this cold or am I setting up my under quilt wrong some how. I had a friend assess it when I was in my hammock and she thought it looked correct. (my friend was warm in minimal clothes, and 40 degree bag and under quilt)
2. Should I go ahead and sell my 40 degree under quilt and get a 0 degree for protection in same or lower temps, I plan on trips this fall in Georgia and Florida.
3. Any other suggestions, adding a pad, mylar blanket, light weight options etc.
Any suggestions and advice would be appreciated. I'm trying to plan a AT through hike staring March and I am terrified of being too cold and miserable (I don't want to quit and fail due to being too cold). I could keep the 20 and get a 0 and use the 20 for warmer weather.
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