Hello all. I will be thru hiking the trail starting the last week of June and ending around the end of July. I have been obsessing about my gear choices and would like some wisdom thrown my way. My main issue is with my clothing list. I tend to over pack on clothing but I don't want to go too light and be miserable out there either. I want to get this dialed in just in case I need to make a purchase. I am a thin guy so not much insulation.
Clothing worn: Icebreaker Tech T
OR Ferrosi pants
Icebreaker underwear
Smartwool socks
Cap of some sort(I typically wear trucker hats but understand I need sun protection)
Clothing packed: Icebreaker Bodyfit 200 shirt (for camp/sleeping/cold hiking)
Icebreaker Bodyfit 200 bottoms (same as above)
Extra pair of wool hiking socks
Smartwool Compression socks for camp
EMS Wind jacket
First Ascent Cloud layer fleece 1/4 zip (12 oz- 100 wt Polartec I think)
Montbell Superior Down Parka (2.5 oz fill weight)
Lukes Ultralight Silnylon rain jacket
Montbell Versalite rain pants
Wool Beanie
Light gloves (haven't purchased yet)
Here are some thoughts. Should I bring shorts? Did you experience many days over 80 degrees? That seems to be my comfort level with the OR pants.
Should I go with a heavier duty rain jacket? The jacket is not taped. I had to seam seal myself twice because the first time didn't seal so well. But, it did pass its first test on a rainy day hike a few days ago.
Could I save weight by replacing the First Ascent fleece with a lighter fleece and still be comfortable? Or going warmer, would a synthetic jacket like the Montbell Thermawrap be overkill with the Down parka? This is my biggest concern. I will only use the Down jacket around camp but may occasionally hike in my fleece/synthetic.
Some more info: I am carrying an EE Revelation 10 degree quilt. I will be breaking down camp quickly in the mornings but during the evenings may linger around the campsite for awhile before crawling in the tent.
Thanks!!