[pct-l] Inflatable mattresses

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Joan, 



In 2006 I used the Big Agnes Air Core mat for my entire thru-hike.  I did not experience a single failure.  In fact I continue to use the same mat and I still have had no failures.   In SoCAL I typically used a tent with a silnylon floor which I placed upon a tyvek ground cloth.  I chose sites carefully and typically brushed the area with my shoes to ensure I did not see any thorns, small cactus or other protrusions that might cause a problem.  I actually had much better luck with my BA mat than several folks that carried the thermarest pro-lite pads as they were constantly patching these.  But, I rarely used my BA mat for a pad during rest breaks and such and only utilized it for sleeping. 



Because I prefer the additional padding and couldn't give a darn about the weight savings, I would take a BA mat or something similar on my next thru.  I hear the new Themarest air core pads are very nice as well, but can't speak from personal experience as yet. 



Elevator 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joan Henriksen" <joan.henriksen at gmail.com> 
To: "PCT" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:34:35 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: [pct-l] Inflatable mattresses 

I was wondering if anyone used inflatable mattresses such as Big Agnes while 
hiking in SoCal?  Are they any tips out there to protect them from the 
prickly flora? 
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