[at-l] sleeping bag question

[mr_mcteague at yahoo.com (mr mcteague)]

good morning.
so, i'm getting my gear together and headed for
georgia in march. i've been reading journals, gear
lists, books, blogs, etc. and getting good advice from
my local gear store in portland, me.

anyway, i trust the folks at maine mountain works
completely. have always been great. they're having big
sales right now because, sadly, they have to close
their gear store and will only be dealing in clothing.

when i told todd, partner in store, send me right away
to the sleeping back rack. i got an ultra light, down
40 degree bag. though it might not be warm enough for
early spring, especially with chance of snow. he told
me that many thru hikers are using them for the whole
trip. wearing all layers of clothing for sleeping on
cold nights. so... i bought it. there were only 2, and
for 20% off weren't going to last long.

so, i love it, and will atleast use it when the warmer
months arrive. BUT, can i use it for the whole trip?
if i'm sleeping in base layer, fleece, etc. will i be
warm enough? any recommendations for insulating at
night?

ALSO... dummy me, only from reading since then did i
find out that down is pretty useless when wet. i'll be
in shelters or bivy on rainy nights. is that enough?
if i have to sleep in a wet bag, and advice on getting
any protection out of it at all?

when i broke the news of the trip to family and
friends i said my biggest fear wasn't bears or broken
bones or starvation. it's hypothernmia. 

soory for the long build-up. this is all pretty new to
me and i'm excited. not a total novice, but this is
the biggest thing i've ever done.

boulder


	
		
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