I went out on a over night shake down and learned the sleeping pad I have was not comfortable. I currently have the Thermarest Scout, I am looking for suggestions for better pad.
I went out on a over night shake down and learned the sleeping pad I have was not comfortable. I currently have the Thermarest Scout, I am looking for suggestions for better pad.
Your lower legs don't need much padding, hips and shoulders do. See what you can find that is shorter, but thicker.
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I have a ridgerest solite torso, a prolite torso, and a neoair xlite large trimmed to full length for me. I like the ridgerest because I can throw it down anywhere, use it as a sit pad,etc. But I have to be careful about tent site selection. The xlite is awesome for comfort, weight, and packed size. I usually take it.
My z lite is my trusty steed. Neo air x lite very light but noisy and unreliable IMO. My next pad will probably be exped UL7 because I hear its very comfy and seem to be a good balance of weight durability warmth and comfort
Exped ul7 is where it's at
I'm a 5'8 man and carry a ladies thermarest - - I like it because it packs up nice and small - - never had a problem with it.
It's heavy but I love my Big Agnes Q-Core. Very comfortable and warm
20 " is too damn narrow to be comfortable.
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Look at the Klymit Static V. The way it's made you won't roll off. It's cheap. And it's lighter than most inflatables.
R 1.3??????? 18 ounces?????????
What's the point?
I am looking to double the R-value of my Ridgerest (R2.5) without adding any more weight than possible. I have an old 1" Thermarest R-no clue that weighs 1 lb. 12 ounces. Improving on that will be easy.
I have also decided to get one of the wide pads. So far, the Xtherm is the leader in the clubhouse.
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I have the BA insulated inflatable. 1lb 13oz? I winter camp and I like the R-value. Used for a good section on the AT. It was the old one with the brass valve. Finally craped out at Mt. Mitchell, could find the leak, I was convinced it was the seal around the valve. They sent me the Blue one that has a plastic valve and it is loftier. Still prefer the older one. Asked why they replaced the brass for the plastic and they said weight... uh huh.
Going to get a closed cell thermarest for this section. Dont have to inflate deflate get faster on the trail. But the BA is really comfy.....
Floyd
Very happy with my Neoair Xlite size large, shortened to 68". Although I still take my Ridgerest Solite torso on occasion.
I have a Ridgerest Solite, a Z-Rest, and a Big Agnes Q-Core. I like the Z-Rest the best, its more comfy than the Ridgerest, and wider and less squeaky than the Q-Core.
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I use the Scout you don't like. However, in looking all this over the NeoAir sure looks like a winner.
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Use a Exped ul7- 27" wide and get a great sleep every night and many envious looks when I use a shelter.
The Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Trekker is a great pad that's pretty thick when inflated. It roles up fairly compact! It's super comfortable.
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