>>1968453that's my setup and it just werks
>protip, put the z-lite on top so the inflatable compresses evenly if you develop any cold spots>but if you're using the z-lite for a snow couch you can put it on the bottom so your sleeping bag doesn't get wet>>1968448either of them look fine
i personally stopped bringing a snow shovel since it wasn't worth the bulkiness.
I use an ice axe to bury/dig up deadman stakes, plus it helps crossing spots like icey ravines and valleys
A snow shovel is nice if you want to build furniture like a snow couch, and if you're in a big group it might be worth the bulkiness