Carvers Gap Roan Highlands 2012

[Damjamman]

Cool deal. I'll be there by 1 and be driving an '87 gray full size Blazer. Since I'm a new guy that might be easier to spot me than say average height and build lol

[wisenber]

Cool deal. I'll be there by 1 and be driving an '87 gray full size Blazer. Since I'm a new guy that might be easier to spot me than say average height and build lol

I'm trying to decide between my 88 gray Camry or my 3/4 ton gas hog black Suburban since it is just me driving up from Knoxville. If it looks like the road to Carvers Gap has snow, I'll probably have to bring the the gas hog.

Just looked at intellicast, and the forecasted low just dropped two more degrees. The hike to Overmountain might not get much over 23 F if I had to guess.

Now I need to start thinking about what to bring. It was looking like a nice lightweight trip until the bottom fell out of the thermometer.

[MedicineMan]

I just talked to the caretaker at Ripshin, he promised snow by the morning, as in 2/8...so at leat it will be white on the Roan.
Bring the Camry, I haven't see it since the Citico, or did you have it at Forney Creek?

My current sleep kit =
MacIX Sock
Leighlo 5-50
Snugfit
Neutron-5 double/footbox
me
Nanatak down pants
Montbell Alpine Light parka
Winter Mamba with overfill
AHE Flamethrower super sock
Campmore balaclava

[wisenber]

I just talked to the caretaker at Ripshin, he promised snow by the morning, as in 2/8...so at leat it will be white on the Roan.
Bring the Camry, I haven't see it since the Citico, or did you have it at Forney Creek?

My current sleep kit =
MacIX Sock
Leighlo 5-50
Snugfit
Neutron-5 double/footbox
me
Nanatak down pants
Montbell Alpine Light parka
Winter Mamba with overfill
AHE Flamethrower super sock
Campmore balaclava

I'm looking more like:
Mad Bomber hat
JRB Hood
Shiver Shield jacket
WM down pants
JRB 1/4" pad

Too much???
The jacket does have a zipper in case I get too warm.

[Damjamman]

I've already prepared for the fact I'm going to freeze. I have a feeling my setup is gonna be inadequate but it'll definitely be a learning experience

[wisenber]

I've already prepared for the fact I'm going to freeze. I have a feeling my setup is gonna be inadequate but it'll definitely be a learning experience

What do you have?

[Damjamman]

Military modular sleep system, thermarest self inflating pad, and poncho liner as an underquilt plus assorted usual winter clothing

[MedicineMan]

Damjamman-are you in a tent? I think more is needed on the bottom.

[Damjamman]

Damjamman-are you in a tent? I think more is needed on the bottom.

Got the grand trunk Skeeter beeter pro. I could probably bring another sleeping bag to put underneath but my pack weight is getting absurd

[wisenber]

Military modular sleep system, thermarest self inflating pad, and poncho liner as an underquilt plus assorted usual winter clothing

The bag and the pad should handle about 20-25 F except for the shoulders on the bottom. That might leave you 10-20 degrees on the cold side.

What kind of hammock do you have?