[pct-l] Desert Temperatures

[jeffmoorehead1 at cox.net (Jeff Moorehead)]

Laura,
 I just completed a training hike in Anza-Borrego Park this weekend. I would 
call the weather cool for this desert-- i.e. some cold fronts were moving 
through the area. Even for this time of year it was cool. Anyway, I was 
doing my full Sierra load and so had my 15 degree bag. Way too warm. I was 
actually wanting my cooler (30 degree) bag. When you go through on your hike 
it will be quite a bit warmer and a quilt might just be perfect for the 
desert.
 Keep in mind that the PCT in So Cal more frequently traverses the high 
chaparral than it does lower desert. It might be best to plan for your 
coldest spot and not the warmest. When it is really warm, I use my sleeping 
bag unzipped and upside down (like a quilt) and find that the cooling effect 
of the ground keeps you from overheating.
 Jeff

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laura Meredith" <ice9laura@yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 2:31 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Desert Temperatures


Hi!

I am planning a thru hike this year and, being a
northwesterner, I am not sure what kind of temperature
ranges to expect from Campo to the Sierras. I have a
homemade sleeping quilt that is great for early oregon
summers that I am hoping will work for the desert
night time temps. What are the desert nights like?

Do most people beef up thier sleeping system once they
hit the sierras?

Also, I am planning on attending ADZPCTKO party and
hoping to meet some hiking partners... but how much is
the water situation complicated by a gazillion hikers
starting at once? My long-distance section hikes thus
far have been far from any crowds.

Thanks for the help!!!

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