My original system of clothing ended up being very sufficient yesterday while in camp as the temps did not dip below the higher 20's throughout the night and there was an awesome fire courtesy of some of the other shelter dwellers. I wore nylon hiking pants, lightweight long underwear top, and a poly shortsleeve shirt, wool socks while hiking and changed into lightweight capilene top and bottom, midweight microfleece, heavy wool socks, and fleece beanie cap and was very comfy even away from the fire. My wife has offered to buy me some down pants and jacket for Christmas....I guess now I'm set.

Also this was my first cool weather trip with my WM Alpinlite and I must say it kept me TOASTY warm, woke up at midnight alittle sweaty but I have never been so comfy in a bag. Down is the way to go.

Sean