Hi all! This summer I cut my gear to the bone… only kept whatever I had made or needed for short trip warm weather summer treks (majority of my backpacking). I'm in Joshua Tree California, so were only talking SoCal winter stuff… but I feel that my MYOG 12 ounce summer quilt with 6 ounces of fill, and a Neo short are not quite up to the task of keeping me cozy in mid 20's to low 30's temps. In fact, I remember trying the combo out last year in the J-Tree national park down the street and was chilly when the temps dipped to 32… even in my BPL U.L. merino manties and wearing a Mont•bell U.L. down inner jacket. I'm lean and sleep really cold, btw.
Long story short… I bought myself a new Sierra Designs Nitro 15 mummy bag so that I could keep comfy in colder weather. Question:
Think I can utilize both my GG Nightlight Torso, and GG 1/8 Thinlight and combine them with the Neo short to stay warm in anywhere from 15-30 degrees? Or should I be looking at a new pad… I mean, I bought the mummy bag, so I don't mind getting a proper pad to go with it… Any pad suggestions for 15-30 degree night time temps? Should I just get a 4 season self inflating foamer? Thanks! -Thin Blooded
