Hi everyone! Trying to finalize our gear list for our August LASH (headed NOBO from DWG).
All of the backpacking trips I've done so far have either been in the spring and fall (aka COLD at night, moderate or warm during the day) or summer at higher elevation (Grayson highlands in July, was glad I brought my puffy).
I keep going back and forth on what clothing exactly to pack for this trip. I'm expecting it's just going to be HOT and I'm not going to need anything super warm since the trail is pretty low elevation in that area, right?
Should we bring something like a fleece anyway? It's bulkier than I'd like, unfortunately...
What about base layers? I'm thinking no.
I figured that if I was actually cold, it would be time to get to camp and into bed, but my only concern is that my sleeping bag is pretty lightweight (a 1lb Costco down throw turned DIY top-quilt). It's probably a 40 or 50 degree type setup.
Thoughts? Feeling reckless just packing shorts and t-shirt, but I also don't want to be lugging my fleece all month if I don't need to. (But if it feels reckless, maybe that's my answer right there...)
I'm trying to keep my pack weight down because I have to carry a lot of my son's gear and food as well (he only weighs 65lbs).
Thanks