So the plan is to head NOBO again this July. We did Springer - Dicks Creek Gap last year and learned a lot about what we needed to carry, resupply is much better than carrying all your food for the entire trip, and other random things. In an effort to drop weight I have hit a quandary on what to do for sleep system this year.
Last year I carried a mummy liner to sleep in, a light baselayer top and bottom, and socks. We carried a stupid heavy 6 lb tent for the two of us. I had one night out of 8 were I actually was cool enough to get in the liner and that was with wearing only running shorts. I had one other were putting on dry socks was plenty.
This year we have a different shelter that has a copious amount of mesh compared to last year's. I was also looking at getting a quilt liner from Dutchware Gear as my sleeping bag. My concern is that the combination of the tent, bag and moving further north may require a light baselayer and/or a sweater weight puffy. I have all the items but the Dutch liner.
So here is where I am curious, thoughts on what combination of gear for the sleep system. I sleep very hot and with either combination I will have a pair of running shorts and socks for sleep.
A. I was looking at bringing just the liner. It weighs 26.63 oz (terrible, I know)
B. Base layer top and bottom + the Dutch liner. 15.28 oz
C. Base + Sweater-weight puffy + Dutch liner. 23.28oz
A seems ridiculous after writing this out other than the fact I already own it.
B seems like the winner but higher elevation in NC + the better ventilation of the tent makes me wonder if C isn't the "safer" bet.
If I go with B, I am looking at a 23.5 lb skin-out weight with 3 days of food and 2 liters of water.
Thoughts?