Wow, this a trip report for the books!

[jfb]

I am not certain how you can read what they wrote and conclude anything less, unless you are rationalizing.

I'll admit that I might be rationalizing and someday may regret not carrying a sleeping bag and stove.

Here's a gear list from the AMC, and another from NH Fish and Game: Note that the sleeping bag, foam pad, stove and shelter are recommended for groups: https://www.outdoors.org/trip-ideas-tips-resources/gear-advice/winter-gear-guide, https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/outdoor-recreation/hiking-safety.html

 

[ChrisB]

I think a sleeping bag with arms and legs would be a good compromise.

I think that's called a down suit. You can see one on display upstairs at IME.

 

[jfb]

I've spent a many happy nights in the Tetons

Can you find your name on any of these summit registers?

http://www.tetonclimbinghistory.com

 

[Mitts]

Because the endless posting of accident reports is certainly fun for the bored individual who gets to do it first, but we never get to address a larger issue, as we are doing here. These three people had a pad each, and enough bags for an injured person, a non-injured person staying with him, and a stove to keep them warm and hydrated while the third left the cellphone dead zone to get help. That is what "adequate" looks like.

JFB wrote, "If two sleeping bags and a bivy parka were acceptable for three hikers, then I conclude that a bivy parka is equivalent to a sleeping bag." They had a pad for an injured person, a sleeping bag for an injured person, and a stove. If you are hiking alone, and you will be the injured person, that means you should be carrying a pad, a sleeping bag, and a stove. Since you are now injured and cannot move, and may be in a cellphone dead zone, I hope you are carrying a SPOT as well. I am not certain how you can read what they wrote and conclude anything less, unless you are rationalizing.

Agreed. Well put.