[pct-l] Bag/Quilt Warmth

[Edward Anderson]

John,
 
Don't underestimate how cold it might be in Southern California..  In June of 2008, along the Angeles Crest, between Mill Creek Summit and North Fork Station, I rode through a real snowstorm.  I didn't expect that in June.  I think it is best to have with you what you might need when the unexpected happens - and it sometimes will. You can count on it. Be prepared and bring layers so you can easily adjust. It's not worth bouncing your bags around just to save a few ounces.
 
MendoRider

From: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:03 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bag/Quilt Warmth

John, three of the absolute coldest nights for me on the PCT were  
Guffy Camp, somewhere in the San Gabriels near a prison and at  
Sawmill Camp in the Liebres. This doesn't count the 4-day snow storm  
near Wrightwood when I stayed at someone's house rather than be in a  
blizzard.

Diane

On Jul 27, 2011, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

>
> My thought on how to approach the pct next year (if the graces allow
> me to make it) is something along the lines of starting with a 20
> degree bag until Big Bear, than bouncing it ahead to KM.
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