Some alternatives to think about:
rainpants over zipoffs rather than long underwear. rain parka over fleece.
always carry a fleece and a small pillow case. stuff your fleece into the pillowcase at night to form a pillow. readily available in the morning.
rather than carrying a wool cap use a buff over your ball cap. buff can also be worn as a muffler.
carry leather gloves rather than poly. you can use them for conservation, warmth, and hot pads - two uses for every item.
wind is a bigger concern than low temperatures this time of year.
>From: "Troop 681 scout" <troop681@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: RE: [Philmont]: cold weather gear
>Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2004 02:36:23 -0400
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>I have hiked Philmont twice in Aug and was very glad I had my
>fleece................especially last year when my crew was almost
>washed off of Commache Peak in a rain storm/flood.
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>Also, I always use my long underwear top and pants for my sleeping
>clothes............figure I can use them for cold weather layering
>IF I had to.........I have a thin pair of poly knit gloves too.
>NOT much weight, but worth their weight in GOLD when needed.
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>At the very least, no matter what month of the summer, a FLeece top
>and knit cap should be packed........BE Prepared. Scout leaders
>must insist on these items for the safety of the entire crew.
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>troop681@hotmail.com
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>Kim Pigorsch
>Membership Chairmun (sic)
>and Eagle Scout Advisor
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>Troop 681
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>San Diego, CA
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