I'm going to start a flip-flop thru-hike of the AT in mid-April at Harpers Ferry. I think that I'll probably stay in shelters most of the time provided that they're not too crowded or rowdy and will use my Warbonnet Blackbird as a backup. As such I'm not so keen on buying a UQ if I can get by with just a sleeping pad (or two). I've got a Thermarest NeoAir Xlite and will have a 20-degree top quilt. But I've not been able to try out that combination due to the lack of really cold weather in Atlanta, here where I live. Nor am I really sure what kind of temps I'll experience on my hike. Any thoughts?
I also have a Warbonnet Edge tarp and wondered if that would be enough or if I should get something with doors.
Thanks for your help and advice.
Steve
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