VA-gt-Mt-Rogers-Winter-Hang-lt-January 24-27, 2019

**Loner** · 12-28-2018, 14:43

Looking ahead at the weather a bit. Looks to be a cold one for sure. Not much moisture in the forecast for now but maybe some snow will come in for the weekend.
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**peeeeetey** · 12-28-2018, 22:11

Good. Howbout some snow?

**Phantom Grappler** · 12-29-2018, 03:39

A snow adventure...will help my appetite,make fire fun and coffee better

**Phantom Grappler** · 12-29-2018, 13:39

I’ll be at Three Hangs that weekend!
Mt Rogers
Medoc Mountain
Grayson Highlands

**HomeMadeHiker** · 12-29-2018, 23:16

Originally Posted by blrdgmtn

Thinking about possibly making it to this hang if work and gas budget allows. Been wanting to get to a group hang for some time to see what others do. However, I only have a homemade CDT UQ. although I did mod it with Kam snaps so that I can stack two or three together. But I don't know if I will be warm enough. I have a 20 degree bag I can use (unzipped) as a TQ. I do not own a pad. I have literally zero budget to buy any new gear. Does anyone bring spare quilts? Or should I just take a chance and hope I'll be warm enough?

I might be able to help I have an extra 20* set and all sorts of of goodies. Pm me, And we'll see if we can help dial you in. Maybe even help with Carpool depending on where you're coming from.

**HomeMadeHiker** · 12-29-2018, 23:18

Curious what the cooking arrangements are like. I'm used to bushcraft style cooking tripods and reflector ovens for winter hangs. Is this a thing here? just curious what gear to bring and/or start making.

**blrdgmtn** · 12-30-2018, 03:07

Originally Posted by HomeMadeHiker

I might be able to help I have an extra 20* set and all sorts of of goodies. Pm me, And we'll see if we can help dial you in. Maybe even help with Carpool depending on where you're coming from.

Thank you! PM sent.

**Silverpalm2x** · 12-30-2018, 15:55

If the weather is that cold I might need to borrow something’s as well.

Maybe. What do you all day to stay warm?

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**Phantom Grappler** · 12-31-2018, 06:52

Originally Posted by Silverpalm2x

If the weather is that cold I might need to borrow something’s as well.

Maybe. What do you all day to stay warm?

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Silverpalm, I’ll be there Friday and Saturday nights and might loan you a top and bottom quilt rated 20. Good to 25, I’ve not tested them below 25.
What are you bringing?
If forecast is in low teens or lower, I might stack my 20 and my zero sets—if so, I would not loan you quilts.

**Silverpalm2x** · 12-31-2018, 08:22

Originally Posted by Phantom Grappler

Silverpalm, I’ll be there Friday and Saturday nights and might loan you a top and bottom quilt rated 20. Good to 25, I’ve not tested them below 25.
What are you bringing?
If forecast is in low teens or lower, I might stack my 20 and my zero sets—if so, I would not loan you quilts.

I have a 20° incubator under quilt I could put a 3 season jar bridge under as well. I have been using basically sleeping bags for top quilts. I have one rated to 30°. I went to Wahha in watoga once and it got cold 30°’s I believe. I double stacked sleeping bags and was warm enough. I will have to double up some of my layers I guess.

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