Hello! I will be attempting the Appalachian trail this March and I've got most of my gear nailed down, but I've got a few questions regarding my hammock and the initial cold weather.
If this year follows the past years temperatures I should be looking at around 20 degree nights the first few weeks. Hopefully nothing lower, but it is a possibility.
I will be using the Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe with an REI Radiant 20+ down sleeping bag and an REI inflatable pad with an r-value of 3.2. For layering I will have a merino wool base layer under shirt and pants and a wool puffy jacket. In addition to this I will probably be picking up a silk bag liner for a little extra warmth if needed.
I'm HOPING this will be enough, but I've decided to post here to see if I was being delusional as I have never spent a night in a hammock before in cold weather.
I would really like to avoid having to get an under quilt or any extra pads as weight will be an issue.
Someone please tell me I'm not being silly. How miserable would a night be in 15-20F weather with just the above gear and possibly the bottle with boiling water trick?
*Just noticed that there was a Long Distance forum. Sorry if this is in the wrong place.
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