Hey folks, I’m starting nobo in mid-May. Since I’m getting such a late start, I’m not sure what to expect in terms of weather and bugs. I’ve had good luck with this clothing set up hiking the Sierra Nevada, but nearly 3.5 lbs seems excessive for the conditions I’ll be facing on the AT, right?
Bottom
Running shorts w/ liner- 3.5oz
Hiking pants + Compression shorts- 10.4+3.5=13.9oz
Top
REI Tech T-shirt (x2?) =3.5oz
REI ¼ zip Fleece =8oz
Arc’Teryx Cerium LT down puffy =10.4oz
OR Hellium HD shell= 9.2
I could save 10oz by swapping the pants for a second pair of shorts; but will it be worth it for the bug and weather protection? I wasn't planning on bringing rain pants.
I’m not sure about the puffy. I’m afraid it’s going to be almost TOO warm, but it only weighs a few oz more than a fleece. Think one fleece is enough? Or skip the fleece and go with the puffy?