Is it enough?

[TrailSlug]

If your looking at the 30's for temps buy a 20* Down under and top quilts.... Idea is to keep a 10* buffer cause the forecast is never right and you don't want to be miserable..

Perfect suggestion!

[dadgad]

Okay, just pulled the trigger on a Jacks R Better Mt Washington 3 underquilt and a Sierra Sniveler underquilt. That should keep me nice and toasty for the MD/PA winters. Thanks for your input, everybody!

[OutandBack]

Okay, just pulled the trigger on a Jacks R Better Mt Washington 3 underquilt and a Sierra Sniveler underquilt. That should keep me nice and toasty for the MD/PA winters. Thanks for your input, everybody!

Those should do it. While you are waiting for the UPS truck if you haven't checked out Shug's how make all this hammock kit work together give them a look.
https://www.youtube.com/user/shugemery/playlists

Don't forget we all love to look at pictures when new gear comes in :-)

[jwright]

As a fellow MD'er, I'll pile on to the 10 Deg buffer. That seems to work well around here. It is pretty common to be a bit cooler than any of closest weather stations.
enjoy the trip.

[SilvrSurfr]

As a fellow MD'er, I'll pile on to the 10 Deg buffer. That seems to work well around here. It is pretty common to be a bit cooler than any of closest weather stations.
enjoy the trip.

I hiked the state of Maryland a couple of years ago in October and definitely remember that the nights got chillier than I expected.

[mobile_cabin]

If your looking at the 30's for temps buy a 20* Down under and top quilts.... Idea is to keep a 10* buffer cause the forecast is never right and you don't want to be miserable..

Plus, temperatures can differ quite a bit with terrain.



Also, I would recommend an untreated ripstop underquilt protector for inclement weather. My 2QZQ protector always goes with me if the weather looks to be misty/drizzly/moist.

[deuce656]

Good advice, all. Looks like I need to upgrade for winter camping. Like I needed an excuse. One can never have too much camping gear, or too many guitars.

Wow I just found a fellow hammocker/guitarist with a lot (not too much) of gear!!! I would also second the upgrade advice. Temp ratings on the AT are sketchy at best due to the elevation changes etc... My first trip in the smokies projected low 50s and 1 night was near 30 and I was scary miserable/shivering....not good. I assume like me, you don't bring your Les Pauls camping

[Shug]

Those JRB quilts will do you right. All my JRB gear always keeps me warm.
Carry forth and Whooooooooo Buddy))))))
Shug