I have a question about weather, temperature and clothing. I’m starting my through hike on or about March 28th. I realize I still may catch some real weather, and am preparing to see cold temperatures. I have many layers of clothing: What I don’t have is a heavy coat. Will this level of layered clothing be a reasonable weight/warmth combination for early April on the trail?
Head:
Lightweight balaclava
Fleece skullcap
Top:
Polyester lightweight coolmax longsleeve undershirt
Polyester shortsleeve shirt
Mid-weight capilene longsleeve shirt
Midweight fleece jacket (Bounce pack when it warms)
Lightweight windbreaker
Rain poncho
Bottom:
Midweight polyester longjohns
Polyester convertible pants
Midweight fleece pants (bounce pack when it warms)
Feet:
Gaitors
Thorlo hiking socks (I wear two pair in cold weather)
Boots
In really cold weather I can basically wear all of these. On the other hand most of my hiking has been in warmer climates. Will this be enough, or am I going to regret not having a thick down jacket?
Thx.