So we love camping in the winter. Last year we replaced our 0F synthetic (read bulky, heavy) with 10F down Top Quilts. Our Under Quilts are 3 season Jarbidges, rated to 20F (but used comfortably below that). We use Dutch's 'Summer' Sock as a wind break and hang under a Superfly. We've taken this down to teens and maybe 10F and have been comfortable.
I have not been out this year because I have been seeing 0F and that is well under our buffer but I think we can get there. Here are a few ideas. Please add what I miss and share your experience. FYI all of this includes sleeping with hot water bottle, base layer and fleece over-layer, hat and head gaiter (covers neck and face). And a hot bowl of oatmeal before turning in. And we are pretty adept at picking a site out of prevailing winds and cold spots.
- Could pack in the 0F mummies and use them with all of the above
- An overstuffed 0F full length UQ, but winter may be over before that happens.
- Maybe double up the 3 season Jarbidges, possibly offsetting them to get full coverage.
- I have a breathable SOL reflective bivvy. No reason to leave that in the pack.
- The Snugpak cocoon intrigues me. I wonder if with the 20F UQ and 10F TQ I would get below zero with that.
- I have 40F rectangular sleeping bags that I could make an open topped sleeve out of
- I have Klymit inflatable insulated pads. Could use those but last time it was tough to keep in position.
Thank you!
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