Sangre de Cristo range in northern New Mexico
Elevation 6,500 – 12,400. Only a couple of camps at highest elevation.
First half of August
10 days, 100 miles
Highs 80’s, lows in 30’s when at elevation
Rain in afternoon
(yes, this is a Boy Scout trip to Philmont with two of my boys. I got good feedback from the Philmont forum but want more opinions)
Couple of things I’m trying to decide on:
Do I want the l/s button up hiking shirt or just have a lightweight long sleeved wicking t-shirt to put on over my short-sleeved shirt in morning or for sun?
On lightweight long-sleeved shirts, is the half or quarter zip worth it? I can see it making a difference on medium weight, or 100 weight fleece, but less so on lightweight baselayers.
Looking for a better pair of zip off pants (~$50-60). Open to recommendations.
Is the Nano Puff needed if I have the 100-weight fleece? Trying to follow Shurka’s Core 13, which includes both. I will have a 20-degree bag so not critical I have the Nano Puff as an extra layer for sleeping. Will make a nice pillow inside my ZPacks fleece lined stuff sack. I sleep warm and am generally warm natured, so can likely get by without it for 90% of the trip.
Wearing:
short sleeve poly t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt (actually a World Wide Sportsman from Bass Pro)
Zip off pants (have Magellan’s from Academy but will probably try REI Sahara or Columbia Silver Ridge)
Boxer briefs (Under Armour)
Darn tough socks
Merrell Moab Ventilators
Wide brimmed hat
Sunglasses
Carrying:
1-2 pairs extra socks
1 pair extra underwear (UA)
1 extra short sleeved wicking t-shirt
100 weight fleece jacket (Eddie Bauer First Ascent)
Patagonia Nano Puff pullover (cold evenings and pillow)
Marmot Precip or OR Helium II **
Buff
Knit Hat
Lightweight long base layers (either Terramar or REI, open to other options) **
** Have not purchased
