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    Josh Newkirk
    BPL Member

    @newkirk

    Locale: Washington/Alaska

    Im going hiking in the sierras over thanksgiving weekend and Im looking for advice on my clothing list. im thinking about taking: 200wt merino wool long johns merino wool socks long or short sleeve running type shirts (depending on what you think would be best) windshirt rain pants softshell pants rain jacket mb thermawrap fleece jacket and/or vest( again depending what you advise) windproof fleece gloves and goretex outer mitts then OR options balaclava, fleece beany and rain hat Im mainly wondering if you think if i will need all of this and what you think I need to add or to take off. I will be sleeping in a mb ul super spiral 1. anyway, thanks in advance for any advice

    also what temp range am I probably going to hit? going in kings canyon national forest up to jennys lake.

    #1665253
    Rick Dreher
    BPL Member

    @halfturbo

    Locale: Northernish California

    Hi Josh,

    A big, cold storm is due this weekend so I'd expect an accumulation of new snow next week. I don't know the elevation where you're headed, but you'd be wise to plan for the teens overnight, perhaps lower if you're headed high. Check the forecast carefully when finalizing your list and before heading out.

    Your clothing list seems reasonable, although I don't see a down jacket and I'd consider adding one. There may be some redundency with all the hats. Unless rain is predicted I'd focus on cold weather gear over raingear, as snow will be more likely than rain unless we get a storm from the tropics (which does happen from time to time). "Typical" Sierra fall weather is clear and mild during the day, very cold overnight. It can also be windy, plunging the effective temperatures and making wind gear very desirable.

    Your bag seems like a good match for the season and I'd pair it with a warm pad. What shelter are you considering?

    Happy planning,

    Rick

    #1665271
    Josh Newkirk
    BPL Member

    @newkirk

    Locale: Washington/Alaska

    I was going to take my single rainbow. How about the mb alpine light jacket? Or the synthetic jacket john is selling in gear swap?

    #1665322
    Rick Dreher
    BPL Member

    @halfturbo

    Locale: Northernish California

    An Alpine Light sounds fine. It's warm for the weight and layers well. I prefer down to synthetic unless I'm expecting to get wet, then the extra weight and bulk are decent tradeoffs for the "insurance."

    Cheers,

    Rick

    #1665800
    Dan Magdoff
    BPL Member

    @highsierraguy

    Locale: Northern California

    They are expecting 4 feet of snow to be dumped in the sierras this friday-sunday, with snow levels dropping down to 2500ft.

    Just an FYI

    #1666049
    Rick Dreher
    BPL Member

    @halfturbo

    Locale: Northernish California

    Yep, a big nasty storm. I dialed in a forecast for 7500 feet in KCNP and it shows snow the next five days with overnight lows of 16, 6, 3 and 4. Brrrr. Clearing by Wednesday, though, and skiers are jumping for joy.

    cheers,

    Rick

    #1666098
    Richard Fischel
    BPL Member

    @ricko

    what are you planning to wear on your feet?

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