by north-north-west » Tue 28 Aug, 2018 12:02 pm
Start at either the Erica or St Gwinnear carparks. Erica is more of a climb, but the carpark iis easier to reach in winter. Walk out to St Phillack saddle, camp near there, return the next day. If you have the time, you can explore out towards Baw Baw or Whitelaw.
Snowshoes would be a good idea. You won't need them down low if you go up via Erica, but you'll find them very useful once you get up into the white stuff. Can be hired.
Usually I wear waterproof pants only if the weather is bad, although if the track hasn't been cleared recently (and some part of the Baw Baw is always a bit overgrown) you'll be brushing against/through a lot of wet and/or snowy scrub; so if you hate wet pants, wear the waterproofs. Cheapies will do.
Gaiters are a good idea in snow, to help keep it out of the shoes/boots.
Your sleeping mat doesn't seem to be the insulated version, so consider borrowing something warmer, or adding a CCF mat for more insulation from the ground. You will need it on snow.
Don't know how warm the down and the beanie are, but at those weights they may not provide enough insulation for when you're stuffing around at camp. Body warmth is an individual thing. A ski jacket isn't necessary, but sufficient warm clothing is. And don't walk in your camp clothes, especially the down.
"Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens."