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Does anyone use something like this under their inflatable?
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41312
Just a cheap closed cell foam pad.. I was thinking about rolling it under my thermarest so a rock or something doesn't pop my thermarest.
greentick
05-05-2008, 19:43
I use one under my insul-mat in the winter. A patch kit is lighter to carry than another pad.
I do keep about a 12-16 section that I leave strapped to the top of my pack to sit on.
hmm... patch kit. good idea.
greentick
05-05-2008, 19:47
Just look carefully and/or use a piece of tyvek if you are worried.
Mrs Baggins
05-05-2008, 19:49
I put my Z Lite pad on top of my Big Agnes "insulated" (NOT) air core mat. Very comfy. I know, that's not what other people do, but then again I don't really care what other people do. This works for me. :D
With the Big Agnes Dual Core (0* insulation rating) air mattress, I have no need for a second insulating pad. It probably weighs less than a two-pad combination, and definitely takes up less room! ;)
take-a-knee
05-05-2008, 22:27
I put my Z Lite pad on top of my Big Agnes "insulated" (NOT) air core mat. Very comfy. I know, that's not what other people do, but then again I don't really care what other people do. This works for me. :D
Several have posted here that the CCF pad on top is warmer than the reverse, I don't know.
One guy suggested placing a CCF pad under his solo shelter, doing double duty to protect the floor and pad and insulate, then using his prolite pad inside the shelter.
Squeamish
05-08-2008, 20:58
I am in the process of purchasing a Big Agnes Clearview, it is rated to 35F so I will put my Z-lite under it in cold temos and that will help.
hammock engineer
05-08-2008, 21:00
I used a cheap $5 walmart ccp underneath my big agnus dual core 15 deg pad with good results when the temp dropped.
hopefulhiker
05-08-2008, 21:15
I used a cut down ridge rest under a BA air core for my whole thru hike..
If you really wanted to put a ccf pad under your inflatable, you could use something like this:
http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/thinlight.html
Used under a non-insulated pad it would protect the pad from punctures. If the weather got a little cool you could put it on top for more insulation. That's what I do when I'm not hammocking (rarely, only when sharing a shelter with others).
I put a CCF pad under my inflatable for winter camping not hiking.
Panzer