Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
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02/28/21 09:52 PM
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There are 3 types, blow up, self inflating, and flat foam accordian style. I have used all 3 and prefer the blow up kind. A durable one that holds its air will be pricey. Check out REI’s web sight for an idea what’s out there and decide from that.
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Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
[Re: 330-Trapper]
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02/28/21 10:21 PM
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Unless I was gonna hike too far to make two trips, I'd circle back and take an air mattress. The are far from light but I want to sleep when I lay down not pick rocks out of my but crack
“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.” Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers
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Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
[Re: cwtrapper]
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02/28/21 11:31 PM
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You can get a very light weight take down cot. Which is my preference. Just roll it up inside your sleeping bag. I use one along with a Thermarest, won't sleep on the ground anymore.
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
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02/28/21 11:47 PM
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Klymit static v has a model that is 30" wide, r-5, and not very heavy.....made for backpacking. Under 2# I believe. Bring a patch kit with you and know how to use it.
E 'Honey Badger Militia' Sleep, the anti woke adote.
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Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
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03/01/21 12:14 AM
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I use a themarest 2" thick 3/4 length and is a blow up, just don't blow up too much or will be uncomfortable. There is a slight learning curve Many good ones on market. Can use a piece of tyvek under your pad to help ward off pointy things trying to poke holes in yer pad. A sleeping pill will help also but be careful in bear country, you could be half et before you wake up.
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Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
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03/01/21 01:02 AM
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The wife had some I liked them unroll and they filled up on their own a few added puffs of air and no sticks or rocks that you could feel under you.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
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03/01/21 01:39 AM
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If you need lightweight cause you are gonna carry it in on your back, then Thermarest Z rest. Otherwise....if this is about comfort......get a Wiggy's......as thick and comfortable as a self inflating Camp Rest, but without the air. https://www.wiggys.com/ground-pads/
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Re: Lightweight camping pad thats durable?
[Re: Sharon]
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03/01/21 10:53 AM
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Thermarest. Hands down.
Some things spare no expense for quality rest. They can be rolled up tight, hold air very well, and insulate even on snow. I believe I'll look at these! Thanks ,All
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