SOBO July

[smoothsailn]

I starting to hike south from Katahadin in July. I was curious to opinions on whether a liner with long underwear/hat/gloves/puff jacket would be warm enough or 40 sleeping bag ? I know that I'd want a bag in the Whites but not sure about whether I would need it in Maine. Avgs say 50 for low so just curious as what others who know the area think. I'll be in a hammock with a ridge rest.

Any other ME tips would be great.

thanks
Smooth

[wcgornto]

Your liner plus layers strategy should be fine until you reach Virginia. From somewhere around Waynesboro, you will need a 20 degree or lower sleeping bag.

I suspect that you are right about carrying a bag in the Whites. In my experience, the Whites were warmer than Maine, but that was just specific to 2009.

[ScottP]

take the 40 and the hat. The liner, long underwear, hat, gloves, and jacket can be added on once temperatures start dropping in the autumn.