So, for the last year or so I’ve been using a Hennessy exp. I’ve found that it works well but that it really closes in around my face. This poses different problems for me in high summer and winter. So, I am looking to try something else.
I’m up north and have gotten back into camping year round, summers see crazy heat and humidity, bugs which can literally drive animals mad. winter nights get arctic cold but with higher humidity... I used makeshift layers last winter and while at -30 it wasn’t comfortable, it was doable. Now I’m ready to invest in a proper quilt system to make winter enjoyable and not just tolerable.
So I think I’m looking at a wbrr. I can’t afford to be an UL hiker and honestly I’m more akin to the bushman mentality. By that I mean I’ll happily trade a bit of weight for increased durability and I over pack on survival gear(from a thru hikers perspective)
I’ll never give up my hatchet.....
My dry weight for cool weather is about 48lbs, summer it’s 38lbs and I can carry the weight comfortably. Yes there are areas I can trim, all in good time. But extremely variable weather in our area requires I carry winter insulation sept-May. Just mentioning this as the weight of a bridge doesn’t bother me if I gain in comfort.
Requirements: netting off my face, comfort, easy to insulate. If I can use my exped UL downmat, even better. But the winter ability is honestly key as we get sub freezing weather 8 months a year. My home had sub 0 the end of May and my hiking areas had sub 0 a week ago.
So with my needs outlined, is there a recommendation anyone thinks will fit my needs better? I’m not really in a position to buy and try a variety of gear, so I’m looking for direction from folks with more experience.
Thanks
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