Originally Posted by
antokelly
say nun with your lightweigh gear are you warm and comfy when you camp in cold conditions.
i've just got rid of my thorn tourer and all my camping gear so basically i'll start from scratch when funds allow.i will now bw using my raleigh 753 for all my cycling ,about to order front dynamo wheel new dynamo light front and rear mudguards so i can sort my bike but the lightweight sleeping gear will be challange me thinks.can it be done i mean dry and warm.
I stick to 3 season touring so don't anticipate experiencing anything close to freezing, but I have tested out my tent, pad and sleeping bag on frosty nights in my back garden just in case. I was ok in my 40F bag, wearing socks, long johns, and a long sleeved top. IMHO the lightweight approach could be successful in winter conditions with a few gear changes and a bike with fatter tires than my Cervelo. You might want to beef up the tent a bit as the Contrail is single walled.
I usually take a Marmot Driclime Catalyst jacket as my insulating jacket for 3 season touring. If I was expecting it to be really cold I'd replace it with a down jacket.