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    Default Spring Break GA hike

    My girlfriend and I are planning on doing the GA section March 23-29. We are capable of the miles and have a decent amount of 3-season backpacking experience. My question is, what kind of weather should we expect? I know it's pretty unpredictable, but what would you bring in late march?
    I was planning on bringing:
    Clothes:
    Montbell UL Down Parka
    100wt 1/4 polartec fleece
    Capilene 2 L/S
    MH Powerstretch gloves
    Fleece pants
    Supplex Nylon zip off pants
    OR Helium 2
    I have a merino beanie, but I was thinking about getting a polar buff or warmer beanie, thoughts?

    Sleeping:
    TT Double Rainbow with liner
    Exped Synmat UL 7
    I was thinking about bringing a torso size piece of reflectix for a boost if we get some cold nights, thoughts?
    Thick wool socks
    30 deg EE revelation
    Nalgene for hot water if needed

    Do you think this should be enough? Anything I missed would be appreciated.

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    I've hiked this section several times in March. I've had weather from low teens to highs in the upper 70s. Seriously. Your list looks fine, though I probably would bring a warmer hat and some sort of waterproof rain mitts. Most likely precip is cold rain. I'd also have a short sleeve base layer to hike in if it gets warm (and sunscreen). It's still late winter up there, and on some days a very cold wind blows constantly across the ridgelines.
    Ken B
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