June AT Section Hike

Top quilt? Rain paints? Gloves or rain mitts? fleece top or thin puffy? Not saying you have to have the last three, just a consideration. In those temps I likely would use a rain kilt, but cold rain is not fun. At the end of a strenuous day, it's easy to be cold when you stop, even at warmer temps. Not sure you need the space blanket.

running shorts for hiking in, over using pants. it rains a lot there wet running shorts will be more comfortable hiking in and dry faster,then pants. change into pants when at camp at night or around town. fleece vest to keep your core warm for cool lunch brakes and around camp. I'd leave the nalgene bottles at home and use smart water bottle. the sports cap on smart water bottles works good for back flushing the sawyer also if a squeeze bag brakes you are able the attach the filter to a smart water bottle.i used an umbrella attached to my shoulder straps when i hiked that section around that time of year but thats personal preference. i didn't know much about the weather in the area before hiking it but fyi there is a chance of rain every day. the higher the % of rain the more likely you'll get rained on, could have a storm right next to you while hiking and never get rained on. the trail seems to dry up really quick when the sun comes out so it's not terribly muddy. mostly passing thunderstorms that last an hour or two.

Thanks for the tip! I don't wear shorts at all so it'll have to be pants for me, but I appreciate the advice. With temps into the upper 50s at night do you have to use a top quilt AND under quilt?I've never used a hammock in anything below 70.