There are several benefits to foam, one of which is a low sleeping pad R-value. As I mentioned in the opening paragraphs, these pads are lightweight, durable, and more affordable than their inflatable or self-inflating counterparts. A while back we had a discussion here on wether it was better to put the foam under or on top of the pad. The UL 5 pad weighs just 80grams. Sarek Gear UL pad 5mm.
Stickiest A sleeping pad is a wonderful thing unless you can't stay on it. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I used a 3/8' Thinlight pad from GG with a Neo and have slept well with temps in the mid 20's with a Feathered Friends 20* bag. This pad is a 41 inch wide version of the regular 1/4 inch pad … ThermaRest suggests, like you said, to put the foam … Also, is there another source for a lighter pad other than GG?
Read Sticksblog from a few years back, the 1/8" pad from GG used to weigh around 1.7 oz. Within ccf pads, thickness is the main factor determining which pad has the lowest fabric weight, with Gossamer Gear’s super-thin 1/8” Thinlight pad taking the #1 slot. While even our thickest sleeping pad is less than half the weight of most foam sleeping pads. Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Ultralight Foam Backpacking Mattress. FREE Shipping by Amazon. Click to see price. The 3/8" thinlight is 5.3 - 5.7 oz, but isn't 72" long, it's 59" long. I tend to get excited when I get new backpacking gear in the mail (who doesn’t? 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,329. Gossamer Gear 1/8″ ThinLight Pad So, yesterday my Gossamer Gear ThinLight pad showed up at my doorstep. 99 $59.95 $59.95. Can someone weigh their thinlight pads 1/8" and report back? $48.99 $ 48. This pad is made of highly durable Evazote foam which gives it great strength and an amazing resilience in a very light weight. Thinlight Hammock Pad If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. 3.5 out of 5 stars 89. This 1.5-inch-thick open-cell foam self-inflater is as comfortable as similar mats, but it has a low-slip surface that kept testers from sliding off in the night. 3.8 out of 5 stars 423 ratings | 22 answered questions Price: $9.99 - $23.99 & FREE Shipping. ... Klymit Inertia X-Lite Inflatable Sleeping Pad.
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Insulation Pad - The Gossamer Gear Thinlight is made from foam, and is not inflatable, like most sleeping pads. Get it as soon as Fri, May 29. Being so versatile, makes the UL pad 5mm a favorite for ultralight backpacking and camping!
Stickiest A sleeping pad is a wonderful thing unless you can't stay on it. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I used a 3/8' Thinlight pad from GG with a Neo and have slept well with temps in the mid 20's with a Feathered Friends 20* bag. This pad is a 41 inch wide version of the regular 1/4 inch pad … ThermaRest suggests, like you said, to put the foam … Also, is there another source for a lighter pad other than GG?
Read Sticksblog from a few years back, the 1/8" pad from GG used to weigh around 1.7 oz. Within ccf pads, thickness is the main factor determining which pad has the lowest fabric weight, with Gossamer Gear’s super-thin 1/8” Thinlight pad taking the #1 slot. While even our thickest sleeping pad is less than half the weight of most foam sleeping pads. Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Ultralight Foam Backpacking Mattress. FREE Shipping by Amazon. Click to see price. The 3/8" thinlight is 5.3 - 5.7 oz, but isn't 72" long, it's 59" long. I tend to get excited when I get new backpacking gear in the mail (who doesn’t? 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,329. Gossamer Gear 1/8″ ThinLight Pad So, yesterday my Gossamer Gear ThinLight pad showed up at my doorstep. 99 $59.95 $59.95. Can someone weigh their thinlight pads 1/8" and report back? $48.99 $ 48. This pad is made of highly durable Evazote foam which gives it great strength and an amazing resilience in a very light weight. Thinlight Hammock Pad If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. 3.5 out of 5 stars 89. This 1.5-inch-thick open-cell foam self-inflater is as comfortable as similar mats, but it has a low-slip surface that kept testers from sliding off in the night. 3.8 out of 5 stars 423 ratings | 22 answered questions Price: $9.99 - $23.99 & FREE Shipping. ... Klymit Inertia X-Lite Inflatable Sleeping Pad.
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Insulation Pad - The Gossamer Gear Thinlight is made from foam, and is not inflatable, like most sleeping pads. Get it as soon as Fri, May 29. Being so versatile, makes the UL pad 5mm a favorite for ultralight backpacking and camping!