[pct-l] Neo Air & Pack Weight

[Bradley Issler]

Matt,

I was curious about your statement so I check the big agnes site and the rei
site to compare.  The clear view pad (72x20) was 15oz. compared to Regular
size Neo Air (also, 72x20) at 14 oz.  The clear view has a r value of 1.0,
neo air r=2.8.  As well, I started with a Big Agnes pad (not the clear view,
but same design) and I always felt like I was bouncing off of it at night,
due to the vertical tubing.  With the horizontal tubing of the Neo Air I was
much more comfortable and warmer.  Actually, those were some of the best
nights sleep of my life.  Though, that may be due to the serenity of the
environment or the fact that I was walking all day!

Jukebox.

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Matt Thyer <matt_thyer at hotmail.com> wrote:

> My 2 cents on this topic.  The Neo Air is nice, more or less light weight,
> and very comfortable.  For about the same money you can lose a few ounces
> if
> you go with Big Agnes Clearview Air Pad.  This pad is nice, holds up
> reasonably well, and if you're lucky enough to be able to take a rest day
> near a lake its clear so you can use it to float around and look into the
> water.  Plus it weighs less.
>
> Matt
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of patti kulesz
> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 10:43 AM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net; Bradley Issler
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Neo Air & Pack Weight
>
> yeh I loved mine too and swear by it! I was so dam cold until I got one of
> those Neo Air's. Best splurge on the trip!
>
> patti Sugar Moma PCT 09!
> www.hikestrong2010.com hiking again in 2010 for cancer!
>
> --- On Mon, 12/21/09, Bradley Issler <bradley.issler at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Bradley Issler <bradley.issler at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Neo Air & Pack Weight
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 10:23 AM
>
> Greetings,
>
> So, to the newbies....you fill find your niche with pack weight.  As you
> travel along you will realize that you don't need certain items you may
> have
> thought essential (e.g. soap, extra pants etc).  I started last year with
> too heavy a load as Ithought I "needed" all this stuff.  Toward the end of
> my trip I am guessing my base weight to be about 12-14 pounds; including a
> game of Farkle (ain't that right Diamond Dave?).
>
> One thing i will definitely recommend is the Therm a Rest Neo Air.  I
> carried this most of the traili and it was the best investment EVER!!!!.
> It
> weighs as much as the foam ridge rest but gives you 2.5 inches of cushion
> and an r value of 2.8.
>
> They appear to be very fragile and flimsy, but I am telling you they hold
> up.  I mean, if they can support Diamond Dave's behemoth
> self..........Anyhow, they also have a lifetime warranty and if you buy at
> REI you got double coverage.  Some might be worried about punctures in the
> desert....well, that is what Tyvek is for....and, good site selection.  I
> never had a problem.
>
> Jukebox!
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