Summer Quilt or Liner for the AT

So where are you now on your hike? I've been up in the Roan Highlands for the last couple of days; overnight lows were below freezing above 3000', and probably around 20F up on the peaks. You could still find cold weather up high until you're through Va., at least through May.

I would choose the quilt; it's only a couple ounces more and if you have a cold night or two it more than pays for that paltry weight increase.

Hi this is his girlfriend replying since he is out on the trail, actually I made the post too =). Im his support so Im doing research and what not and thought this was the perfect place to start.

He's in the same area; he just called me today, had just passed Roan High Knob Shelter.

He said the same thing. That there was frost on the tarp. This is for a month from now, but figured might as figure this out while I have plenty of time.

Whats your trail name? His is Overdone if you see him or meet him.

-Frog

I would also look at a quilt. Either one of the BPL quilts or a Jacks R Better quilt such as the Shenandoah or Hudson River.

I’m pretty bias towards the JRB quilts as I own several models. =)

Hi Frog, I'm not thru-hiking this season, but like most years I've bagged a few sections and will get some more in over the summer. You never know, I may meet Overdone up the trail. Sounds like he's pacing with the Pilgrim of Saint James. I'll probably try to hook up with that guy again and hike a couple days, so there's a good chance. My trail name is The Misfit Mystic.

I'll second the JRB quilt.

My vote is the JRB stealth. You get a quilt and a poncho/ serapi/ whatever you wish to call it.

That STS Thermolite liner isn't all that warm… no real advantage of using that versus just wearing your long underwear to sleep. Also get no wind protection or anything. A lightweight quilt or bag would be the way to go.