I currently use a zpacks hexamid tarp and zlite sol pad that weighs 22.4 ounces total including stakes and ground cloth. I am in the process of planning a 300+ mile trip that is not on the AT and am rethinking my gear a bit.
Last summer I was a chaperone on a boy scouts 50 mile badge hike. One of the rules for the scouts was that they use hammocks so I bought a Warbonnet XLC and used it on the trip with a big blue heavy flat tarp. There were lots of things to like about this but I did get chilly. I liked that I didn't need to find a flat or a dry spot. I like the idea of not needing to find a flat spot and camping when I am ready to stop vs when I find a suitable ground site.
The only thing I own so far is the single layer multicam XLC. I am currently looking at summer insulation options and tarps. If I use the XLC, Edge Tarp, and Yeti under quilt the system I would weigh 51.4 ounces. If I bump up to the Wookie underquilt and Mambajamba tarp I'm looking at 62.9 ounces. I have spent a lot of effort to shed ounces so I'm having a hard time adding pounds back on.
What would your ideal light weight system be with the XLC for summer use?
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Would you sell the XLC and go with something lighter altogether?