Lucy Van Pelt: "You think you're so smart with that blanket. What are you going to do with it when you grow up?"

Linus Van Pelt: "Maybe I'll make it into a sport coat.”  ~from A Charlie Brown Christmas

See Gear Strategy for more details about “why.”

Sleeping Bag - MontBell UL Super Stretch 800 Down Hugger #3 Long  Ultralight and superwarm.  I never was cold in this bag, a few nights on the Divide dropped considerably below freezing.  Maybe its my physiology, but I always feel kinda ‘clammy’ in this bag.

Sleeping Mat - MontBell UL 120 3/4 Mat w/attached Pillow  Without a doubt one of the top gear decisions for this trip.  Excellent piece of equipment that adds 20 degrees to the bag.  Ultralight, ultracompact, and durable...no holes the entire Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.