Hi! I posted this to r/PacificCrestTrail last night, so disregard if you're lurking on both like me, but thought I might have more luck here.

https://lighterpack.com/r/94i9fl

I have a start date of Mar. 12th in Campo, but will hopefully get a cancelled permit for a couple weeks later. Right now, I am really worried about the cold, and would love advice on how to stay warm while also not having my pack as heavy as it is. I haven't settled on a down jacket or sleeping bag but have some final contenders with rational below.

Sleeping Bag: EE Enigma, or Western Mountaineering Versalite (both 10F). The Enigma is lighter, but I have heard really good things about the Versalite (and I love a mummy sleeping bag). The price point isn't a huge issue, but is a little daunting, so I want to be sure. With the Enigma, I could also switch to 20F, and add a thin liner I already have for the colder sections (which might also be nice to wash in town).

Down Jacket: I was considering the MH Ghost Whisperer, but I have seen the posts here about its warmth for price not being worth it, so now torn between it and the Katabatic Tincup.

As for the boots, I know they're heavy and that most people use trail runners, but I have injured my knee in the past and am trying to prevent it happening again.

Thank you all!