r/Tramping • • 17h ago

Southern Alps traverse layering/gear check

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Doing a 3 week traverse of Southern Alps starting late November and tenting most of the way. I’m trying to keep the weight minimal, but still want to respect the weather.

Layers are;

Merino thermal base layer

K-Mart Anko active T-shirt and shorts as my classic go-to for hiking

Macpac hooded Nitro fleece (very minimal)

Macpac hooded uberlight down jacket

Macpac traverse wind/rain jacket

0 degree (-5 limit) REI Magma sleeping bag

This would normally do me, but I don’t know what to expect from weather in the South in late November/December. There are huts along the route in a pinch, but I prefer tenting.

I could add an additional warmer fleece, or sub out the uberlight down jacket for a hooded halo down jacket I have laying around somewhere. Or would I be good with the current setup?