First let me thank u all for responding, that's pretty awesome. Ive read all and definitly taking all advise given.

The reason im limited to mtn hardwear and marmot bags is price, i can ge both those bags i mentioned for about $200 inc tax and shipping. Also north face but ive heard thats not a good idea these days.

Im looking into a light wieght bivy option as suggested, any recomendations from those make's? At the same time it's another iteam to carry n im really tryn to lighten up.

How much did those FF bags u mentioned run you? n do they have the epic shell?

Any opinions on the marmot pinnicle 15?

Also the Mtn hardwear sprite solo tent?