Pad Recommendations???

“Anyone love their pad? Ideas about the best tradeoff between weight, cush, wear, and self inflatable or blow your own??”

“I've got a Thermarest GuideLite 3/4 I love, but I don't think they're available anymore. It's light and comfy.”

“What does 3/4 mean? Is it lift or length?”

“Length...it's only 3/4 of a regular length pad. The Guidelite is 1.5" thick.

They discontinued it because they came up with a new series of pads they can charge $10 more for because they are 5oz. lighter, lol...

Campmor doesn't have the 3/4 Guidelites anymore, but they do have the full length version for $49.97. You might be able to find the 3/4 somewhere else though.”

“I've got a slumberjack 3/4 length that serves well, only a couple ounces difference in weight to the old therma rest

heard a good review on a Big Agnes pad too.”

“Moosejaw claims to still have the GuideLite 3/4, but they want $51 for it....”

“I prefer a foam pad, it has many advantages - lighter, no inflating, don't have to worry about punctures, etc. It just takes up more space.

But, after a long days hike I'd fall asleep on anything - i did 36 days canoeing in northern canada without a pad at all and it didn't bother me a bit.”

“For 3 season use, I like my Therm-A-Rest® Ridge Rest Deluxe Full Length pad. I've cut it down to a 3/4 length, but carry the 1/4 portion rolled up in the 3/4 portion. I can still use it at night and it gives me a nice padded, waterproof sitting cushion for the campsite or lunch break.

For Winter camping, I also use a Therm-a-Rest® UltraLite Long Length Self-Inflating Mattress.”

“I have a Thermarest LE (2 inch thick) inflatable and a 3/4 Ridgerest.

I like both, main reason for not getting full length ridgerest is bulk.

Ridgerest actually has a better R rating for insulation than the inflatable, not quite as comfortable, but very close and much cheaper.”

“prolite-short. and a 1 ft section of ridgerest for a sit pad. (multiple other uses too) pillow,splint,cozy,doormat,?”

“Along with the new gear "rubbers," get a groooooovy pad everyone will want to visit and where you'll enjoy living.


LMAO!!”

“Wow, 11 posts and no feminine hygiene jokes. What has happened to T.T.?
I’ll be trying out a Z-Rest this weekend.”

“best R value is a DAM (down-filled air mattress) I use the one from Exped in my hammock in colder weather. Also useful if sleeping on the ground - very comfortable.”

“Indy - I've got a Thermarest GuideLite 3/4 you can have that I don't use anymore. Just send me an email . . . or if Indy doesn't want it anyone that needs it . . . just let me know!

If you are going to buy one go with the Thermarest ProLite 3 or 4 depending on thickness desired and length desired.”

“Gforce - that's so awesome.
I'm sending you an email. Thanks!!”

“That dang Crazy Mike giving away stuff is rubbing off on people. ;-)
Way to go, Gary!”

“I agree with simer...I love my "blue thingy" I can use it anywhere.. as anything...and not worry about it deflating....I can even fold it in half to make it thicker.....it is sorta bulky though......”

“Don't ask Gforce to give up his Peggy Pad though.”

“I prefer full length mattresses. I have both the Prolite 4 and the LE. My current plans is to use the Prolite 4 during spring, summer, and fall and the thicker LE in the winter.

You can read reviews on both that I wrote at Epinions:

Prolite 4
LE

Any questions just ask.”

“Peggy Pad?????

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm”

“I'm buying the new Big Agnes air core w/Primaloft. 20"x78"x 21/2"and 24oz.---$70.00. Unlike the DAM (down filled) one can inflate with the breath.I know it's heavy,but I'm getting a SS check,so need the comfort.”

“I have the full length guidelite, but I think I could make do with whatever the 3/4 length equivalent is now. I'll let the boss have the full length one, even though she's only 5².”

“I also have a Thermarest LE and love it. If you happen to be someone who needs a thicker pad, this is it. I am going to buy the 3/4 version and that drops about a lb. from the weight.

I use a Thermarester chair kit that protects the pad and makes into a chair rather quickly. That adds a few ounces, but a lot less weight than carrying most chairs.

Some of those down filled pads look interesting, but I haven't tried one.”

“these old bones need cushion. I had a thermarest ultralight, but that was too thin. Then I picked up a thermarest guidelight and used it with a blue foam pad and that worked pretty good. Now I'm going to try a thermarest polite 4 with a thermarest Z-Lite foam pad. That's give me over 2 inches of cushion between under me. Both my pads are short ones. I sleep in a bivy with my backpack under my head.”

“Always with wings”

“I use a 3/4 lenght Thermarest Guidelite and I sleep better than when I borrow my wife's 3/4 length Luxury. When the temperature drops below freezing, a closed cell pad is better.”

“I bought a full-length ThermaRest LE (2" thick when inflated) this winter, and that darn pad is so much more comfortabler than my 3/4-length GuideLite it ain't even funny. And having a pad under your feet really makes a difference in the comfort level, too.

I got it for winter use and certainly won't be using it on any extended trips in other seasons, but I know it'll get alot of use in the winter months and on overnighters.”