The quilt or sleeping bag I use depends on weather conditions. I often use a Katabatic Gear 22° Flex quilt. However, on AT where the weather was often damp and sometimes hot and humid, I carried a down sleeping bag and a synthetic quilt. These could be slept in individually or combined for extra warmth.
Some items listed here were used before switching to a newer item. I slept in a Zpacks Duplex on the AT and PCT. After two complete thru-hikes, it needed to be replaced, and I switched to a Tarptent Aeon Li. I am now using a Durston X-Mid Pro 2.
Items I Currently Use
| Item | Weight (oz.) |
|---|---|
| Duston X-Mid Pro 2 DCF tent with silpoly footprint, stakes, and stuff sack | 30.1 |
| Katabatic Gear Flex 22 quilt | 25.0 |
| Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite sleeping pad | 12.0 |
| 1/8" EVA sleeping pad (for winter and desert use) * | 3.1 |
| Sea to Summit Aeros Premium (regular) pillow | 3.0 |
| Superior Wilderness Designs DCF stuff sack for sleep gear and clothing | 2.3 |
| Cocoon Silk mummy liner | 3.6 |
| Pad-Pal Air Pump by Rex Creations | 0.3 |
Items Used in the Past
| Item | Weight (oz.) |
|---|---|
| Tarptent Aeon Li tent (replaced after the Pinhoti Trail) | 16.5 |
| Zpacks Duplex tent (replaced after the AT and PCT) | 19.4 |
| Thermarest Xtherm sleep pad (sprung a leak after use on the AT and 3/4 of the PCT) | 16.0 |
| Sea to Summit Ether Light XT insulated sleep pad (sprung slow leaks twice on the CDT) | 18.2 |
My descriptions of gear are not intended to be product endorsements. I have not been compensated for any product mentions, nor do I use affiliate links.
* = Item is only carried when conditions warrant