thanks to everybody who has offered advice. after doing a lot of reading, on this forum and also the ADVrider "gear" sub-forum, as well as reading "the ultimate hang", i have ordered the following:
warbonnet blackbird XLC with removeable winter top-cover
warbonnet superfly tarp
enlightened equipment revelation 20-degree top quilt
enlightened equipment revolt 20-degree underquilt
now to set it all up in the backyard as soon as things start arriving. the UQ will take a couple weeks so i'll use a pad in the meantime. everything else should be here within a week.
thanks again everybody for your time and advice. i'm sure i'll be asking setup questions soon
-eric
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