[pct-l] Sleeping Pad

[Josh]

I just got this message & am about to do some research on these.

For anyone else interested in these, here's a link to the site's comparison
chart:
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/outdoorresearch/images/detailed_art/0802_Expe
d_MATS.pdf
 

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of RJ Lewis
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 12:19 AM
To: Postholer; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Sleeping Pad

I'm a side sleeper with a bad back....and alot of those Zrests and
thermarests just don't cut it for me, so I invested in a Exped downmat 7. 3"
of cushy comfort, 4 season warmth and tough as nails (so far in the desert
where I've used it!) They come in air mats also for ultralight weight folks
and 3/4 length also. A bit spendier than usual, but in my book, worth every
dime.
 My full length Exped downmat 7 weighs under 2 lbs with the bag that it
comes in, that also blows it up and can be used as either a dry sack or a
pillow- or both!. It packs inside your pack, which protects it from alot of
the stickers and such in the desert too. It's nice because it packs up nice
and small, and takes up little room, compared to many others.

Just another 2 cents.
SS


Postholer wrote:
> To increase the performance of any sleeping pad, finding a suitable 
> piece of ground goes a loooong way towards a good nights sleep. In the 
> deserts or above tree line it can be a bit tough. With a little 
> effort, thick grass or pine duff does a real nice job.
>
> That's why I also perfer a Z-rest, egg carton type pad. It does a 
> great job on good ground.
>
> -postholer
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