Just looking for some advice from you folks in the Southeast, namely North Carolina and Virginia. In mid-April I am planning on driving to Florida to see my 90 yo mother for a week or so, and on the way down and the way back take 3 or 4 days to do some backpacking/camping. On the way down I want to stop at the Linville Gorge (wooh buddy) and on the way back in the Grayson Highlands / Mount Rogers area.
My concern is temperature in those areas mid-April. I know nobody can tell me for sure what the temperatures will be, but I wanted to see if anyone could advise me on gear.
I have a 30 deg. Hammock Gear Econ Burrow TQ and 30 deg Phoenix 3/4 UQ, will bring either my DIY 11' hammock or the Dutchware Chameleon. My tarp is a DIY 12' hex tarp with no doors. I have had this setup down to the low 40's and was not cold at all, but not sure what to expect if it is likely to dip in to the 30's. Would I be smart to pick up the Winter top cover for the Chameleon? Perhaps a 2QZQ underquilt protector to protect against wind/rain? Make or get some tarp beaks?
I live in Upstate New York, but I don't tend to hike or camp in the colder weather. I'm frankly just waiting for it to be over right now....
Thanks,
RichieMac
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