[pct-l] sleeping pads

[Edward Anderson]

Hello Chris,
 
I use a Thermarest self-inflating air matteress. The one that I use is 47" x 20" x 1.5". I am carefull not to puncture it - no leaks in the several months that I have used it on the PCT. When deflated, it is only 4" x  9" and weighs about a pound. A big advantage compared to a foam pad is that it is a LOT more comfortable - and you can adjust the firmness by simply adjusting the amount of extra air that you blow in.
 
Have a great hike.
 
MendoRider-Hiker (Ed Anderson)
 

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 From: Chris Anderson <srhspaded at yahoo.com>
To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:30 PM
Subject: [pct-l] sleeping pads
  
I was going through yogi's book and noticed that she mentioned she replaces her sleeping pad approx. every 45 days....is this the normal wear on sleeping pads?  My pad still looks fine and has done me fine for 2 years of intermittent backpacking trips (probably close to 60 days)... do people normally have to replace sleeping pads during their thru-hike?
-Chris Anderson
 
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