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    Adam Frizzell
    BPL Member

    @adamf

    Locale: Mid-Atlantic

    Hi all,

    I'd like to post my Shelter, Sleeping and Clothing pieces I've used for cool weather (down to 32 degreesF) and I'd love to hear what you guys would do different or add/subtract to get this list to handle temps down to ~ 20 degrees F.
    The only thing is, the WM SummerLite 32 degree bag would have to stay… I'm planning to drop the $$ on a Nunatak 20 Degree quilt but I know it wouldn't be here in time for this winter backpacking.

    A word about climate:
    I'm in the MidAtlantic, so I'm predicting temps down to about 20 degrees F with the possibility of snow/slush/crud and moderate winds. Relatively mild, comparatively speaking but still cold.

    Anyway, here's my current gear I take down to 32 degrees F:

    *****Shelter:
    Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Solo Plus SilNylon Tarp
    Titanium Goat Raven Bivy

    *****Sleep:
    Western Mountaineering SummerLite, Long
    Therm-A-Rest RidgeRest, Short
    BPL FlexAir Ultralight Pillow

    *****Clothing Packed:
    Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Legging
    MontBell UL Down Inner Parka
    Marmot Mica Rain Jacket
    Marmot Precip Rain Pants
    Outdoor Research Endeavor Over Mitts
    Integral Designs Hot Socks
    Smartwool Hiking Socks
    REI PolyPro Sock Liners
    Reynold's Oven Bags (as VB Socks)
    Patagonia R1 Balaclava
    Icebreaker Glove Liners

    *****Worn & Carried:
    Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Mondo Zip Top
    Patagonia Houdini
    RailRiders Weather Pants
    Ex Officio Give N' Go Boxer Briefs
    Simblissity LevaGaiters
    REI PolyPro Sock Liners
    Buff Merino Wool
    Inov8 FlyRoc 310 Trail Runners

    Here's what I'm thinking–
    1) Add a pair of insulating pants (ID PLQ pants or BPL Cocoon Pants) for at camp and sleeping
    2) Swap out the RailRiders WeatherPants for my RAB Vapour-Rise Trail Pants (softshells)
    3) Add an ID Primalid for walking and to supplement the balaclava while sleeping
    4) Ditch the Merino Wool Buff in favor of the Primalid
    5) Add a full length CCF insulating pad (what do you recommend? GG 1/8"?)

    I'd love to hear what you think of my ideas and what you would do differently.
    Thanks in advance!

    EDIT: Updated to list the correct base layer top I took to 32 degrees F

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