[pct-l] Sleeping gear recommendations

[Ate Tuna]

That sounds like a very good setup so far.  If you find tyvek to be too
bulky, you could use polycro plastic for your groundsheet.  It is much more
compact, plenty tough, and weighs a little less than tyvek.

There are a couple new air pads on the market this year.  The Pacific
Outdoor Equipment Elite AC and Nemo Zor both weigh 14 ounces and cost around
$90.  I believe they're both warmer than the Neoair, although Nemo refuses
to specify the R-value of their pad.

For stakes, go with half a dozen 7" titanium ti-eye stakes from
Mountainfitter.  They weigh about the same as other ti sheppard hook stakes,
but the Mountainfitter stakes does a better job of securing the guyline.
 Add a pair of MSR Groundhog stakes for holding power...I'd use these on the
front and rear guylines.

As far as the Hexamid goes, I suggest getting the beak.  The beak means you
won't need the optional door, and you'll have a vestibule for your shoes.

On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 5:40 PM, Glenn Bradford <glenn.bradford at gmail.com>wrote:

> Searched PCT-L through my email ( the archive search is down ) and
> couldn't find much - I'm looking for recommendations on tent/sleeping
> pad combo gear.
>
> After some research, I really like the Hexamid solo with the bug
> screen, and toss in a well cut piece of Tyvek. I have a Western
> Mountaineering 20&deg; Ultralite Bag.
>
> The sleeping pad is a bit more of a trick. The NeoAir looks good - but
> it is expensive, and I have my doubts it could last for a thru-hike.
>
> Any recommendations would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Glenn
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