Originally Posted by
Hikingjim
Nice gear
Maybe some of this has already been said:
Your mat is good, assuming it doesn't spring a leak. I prefer dual mats in winter, but many don't go that route
Don't underestimate the need for head insulation. A quilt + down jacket with no hood leave a big gap to fill. I don't know if that lightweight buff and beanie are enough if it's 10f or something, but you can test it
If it's going to be cold at night, you can't really wear your ghost whisperer during the day (unless it's dry and you wear it at camp).
Just make sure you have enough stuff to be comfortable in cold temps hiking, comfortable a bit if it's wet at camp, and then still have all your dry stuff for sleep. You don't want to have to just hide in your tent and bag if it's cold at 6 pm
I've noticed a lot of hikers grow tired of hiking in feb/early march after awhile because they just don't have enough warm stuff to go around once a couple items get wet and the cold snap hits.