Hello all you kind and helpful hikers,
I am planning to hike Harpers Ferry-Waynesboro in May. Taking the train to Harpers Ferry, catching the last day of the FlipFlop Festival and hitting the trail on the 28th of April. Then hiking south to Waynesboro.
Now to where you guys come in. I am a hammock camper and as of right now I am concerned about temperature, my underquilt is only rated to 40 degrees and I dont know that I will be able to invest in a lower rated quilt before then. So anyone who has Hiked here in May before. Would you have felt comfortable going with a sleep system you knew you could sleep in down to 40? If not, then what temps would you want to be prepared for? (I know my best bet is going to be to watch the forecast in the weeks leading up to the trip however if I need to come up with something warmer I want as much warning as possible.)
I have checked weather averages and it seems like baring a cold spring I should be okay, however I live in Ohio where there isnt a mountain to be seen and I have no experience with mountains outside of summer so I dont know how much I should trust the forecast.
Also does anyone know where (other than here and the AT guidebook) I can find good information about this section?
Thanks in advance!