Within the last few days someone responded to a post about gear that said, " we pack our fears."
It really hit a note with me. After reading a few stories about hypothermia, I'm really afraid of it.
So my winter gear list is extra heavy, 5* sleeping bag, 1 lb heavier down jacket, heavy wt. fleece top & pants, with the wool longies.
2 man tent, so I have enough room. Extra kitchen stuff so that I'm food comfortable
If it was not for these concerns I could probably drop at least 5 lbs gear wt. maybe close to 10.
So I'm thinking !!
1) trust the folks that have been out there, that are saying " Trust me you'll be okay without that stuff, I'll be near by, I'll look out for you."
2) Bring it all with me and slowly push my comfort zone, and send stuff home when I realize I really can do without.
I'm over 60, my fears have been with me a very long time, I'm looking forward to releasing them.