[pct-l] Sleeping gear recommendations

[Glenn Bradford]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I was not aware of the other
inflatables - they look like improvements on the breed. I just keep
picturing myself laying on a deflated pad on a chilly
night...screaming out in agony for a foam pad. Or not. Definitely
leaning towards a light foam pad though, with an R-value around 3...

On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM, giniajim <jplynch at crosslink.net> wrote:
> I was going to suggest foam pads.  I've got a NeoAir and really like it, but I also worry about it holding up.  I already managed to get one hole in it (fortunately easy to patch).  I'll probably move back to a close-cell pad sometime in the future.
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Brandon McGinnity
>  To: Ate Tuna ; pct-l at backcountry.net
>  Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:43 PM
>  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Sleeping gear recommendations
>
>
>  I'm all about the foam pads. They don't puncture, and suit my needs. Cost
>  less (mine was free, actually, since I found it) too.
>
>
>  On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM, Ate Tuna <atetuna at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  > 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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