I'm working on finishing a flip-flop hike of the AT right now: going SOBO back to NY. A couple of injuries slowed me down unexpectedly. And I'm looking at being in the NH Whites until about October 9-12 (hopefully not any later). I've heard the weather in that section is extreme. And I'm wondering if the gear I began my hike with is going to cut it, or If I'll have to swap anything out to keep warm/safe. Here's the gear I have right now that seems relevant to this:
Tent: Zpacks Duplex
Quilt: EE 30 degree + a light liner
Sleeping pad: Neemo Tensor
Day Clothes:
- Rain Jacket + Pants
- Quick-Dry running shorts and t-shirt
- Salomon waterproof boots
Sleeping clothes:
-Down puffy jacket
-Merino wool quarter-zip top
-Merino wool leggings
-Merino wool cap
-Extra pair of socks
This gear was okay for me, back in Georgia, in early March. I even had a couple nights in the low teens (although they were not comfortable). But I'm concerned this section could be a lot more serious. And if anybody has any gear advice, I'd appreciate it very much!