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so just as an update, I had a GREAT trip this weekend (too many other stories to hijack this thread...will have to do AAR on trip report section), but it was 56 degrees first night and 60 degrees low...

Right, but I am referring to the premise of certain UQ's being too hot - it shouldn't really matter as the body warmth will be rising or dissipating above you, not below. Seems that the UQ does the...

Just a thought - warm air rises, cool air descends, so wouldn't physics show that the UQ wouldn't matter at all? And that comfort in warm weather is based on top layers?

Thanks TallPaul...yea, I have a multiday trip this weekend that I am planning on...just trying to gage averages from folks.

PS - I'm from Charlotte too! Hope all is well down there! :-)

So here's my question - (for situational awareness here, I am a cold sleeper)...

I have a Jacks r better full length Mt Washington 3 (20-25 rating) and a MH Phantom 15 as my top cover. In a tent,...

Many don't realize this, but it was the original CIA "farm" when the CIA was OSS. In part, because landnav is challenging there due to the terrain features being all so similar...which is why the...

there are a number of circuit hikes that are fantastic in the Shenandoah (map 10 central district is a great place to start) that fit your description. Another good place to check is Roanoke - Cole...

I have seen hammocks at the scout area behind TREC and at the established campsites. can't imagine there would be a problem as long as you are at a designated spot and not just wandering in the...

One of my favorite hikes in the Shenandoah. Easy, beautiful and great trout fishing!

Glad to hear it. I have the Blaze also. fits great and is very light with no frills. after my 6 year experiment with Osprey I think I have found a new home for 3 season camping (my Arcteryx Bora...

Great video!! good tunes too. Someone in your vid has the Granite Gear AC60...I just bought that pack and love it so far...any feedback from a more extensive user? I've only had it 2 weeks and done...

Thanks all. It was a great trip indeed.

And Bill, that is a Conterra first responder chest rig. I am on several SAR teams and I always wear it...even when not on duty it carries stuff in a...

video of our recent trip to Linville - think I forgot to post it up here...enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba0CpvqnSmE

It took me a VERY long time to evolve to the UQ world...but I very happy that i finally did. Much more comfortble. I should have gone with a 3/4 though...full length is too warm, even in sub 30. ...

Good intel! thanks! it will be a weekend.

Hi all,

I know a lot of you are famed "Gorge Rats"...I am planning a trip with friends in August. I have not hiked/camped LG in over 10 years. The last time I went there I distinctly remembered...

Thanks again for everyone's advice...here is my report:

GOOD THING I asked!! it got down to 48...I would have been freezing!! but i did take my pad and had a SUPER comfortable night sleep. Think...

AWESOME INPUT!! Thanks all...pretty unanimous that I was going to freeze my butt off...literally...if i stuck with my original plan! :)

thanks again for the quick posts!

All,

this is my first year hammock camping, so I havent figured out all of my own thresholds yet...!

Curious what temperature people find is comfortable enough to NOT need any form of...