[pct-l] Pinching penny gear questions.

[montypct]

I've hiked the trail with a Western Mountaineering Ultralite, Summerlite, 
and Highlite and stayed warm with my system.
Other factors in a system and strategy contribute to warmth.

Overall I'd say the Ultralite (20 degree) is the most appropriate overall 
for the average amount of effort to stay warm.  I may use mine the whole way 
this year, though I don't need that much from Sonora Pass to Ashland.

Cowboy camping in the coldest conditions I still use a bivy cover (about 5-6 
oz) to block the wind and hold in warmth.
A tent(which I don't use) or proper use of a tarp could help in the same 
way.

In warmer stretches I just used the Ultralight as a quilt with a footbox. 
It was overkill but luxurious.

Monty


Lightweight Backpacking
The fun goes up when the weight goes down
-Warner Springs Monty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Bryce" <sbryce at scottbryce.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pinching penny gear questions.


> Sean Carey wrote:
>> One of the items I have left to buy and that is going to be the most 
>> spendy
>> is my sleeping bag.
>
> The Western Mountaineering Ultralite is another bag to consider.
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