[pct-l] PCT 2012 Thru-hike Gear List - HELP

[Jim & Jane Moody]

Scott, et al. 

To reduce the chance of puncturing my NeoAir, I carry a cheap closed cell pad to put under it.  



Pluses : b etter cushioning for sleep, protection against punctures, great for sitting on at breaks, makes a clean place to lay gear when packing / un packing, doesn't absorb water, easy to clean off in a creek, dries quickly . 



Minuses - more wei ght (10.25 oz) and more bul k.  I strap it on the outside of the pack, so th e added bulk isn't a great problem.  The combined weight of the NeoAir and the CC pad is less than my old ThermaRest. 

Mango 

----- Original Message -----


From: "Scott Sprenger" <trailhiker67 at hotmail.com> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:18:21 AM 
Subject: [pct-l]  PCT 2012 Thru-hike Gear List - HELP 

I just purchased an xlite by neoair for my 2012 pct thru.  I was pretty excited until I read the replies to kimberlies post.  It's hard to beat a one lb inflatable mattress on the trail.  I've owned a regular thermarest for 4 years now and love it.  I know there is that gamble of puncture but my hips and shoulders appreciate the comfort. 
Hike on, 
Scott 


On Mar 27, 2012, at 12:00, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote: 

> [pct-l] PCT 2012 Thru-hike Gear List - HELP 
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