[pct-l] question about comfort (Big Agnes Air Mattress)

[Dcsmith36 at aol.com]

Several things are a plus for me with the BA mattress. 
 
1)The un insulated version is substantially lighter than a  similar sized 
Thermarest. Weigh them some time, you'll see.
 
2) People tend to carry the Thermarest on the outside of their  packs where 
they are more subject to damage, even when in a stuff sack. This is  probably 
not a big deal with people who pack a lot, but tired novices tend to  drop 
their packs willy nilly & holes happen.
 
3) I can carry my BA within my pack, which makes it look much  tidier & way 
cool. I like that.
 
4) The un insulated version is, well, un insulated. In the  summer, this is a 
plus as I'm really trying to dissipate heat.
 
5)  When it gets cool I carry one of those thin blue pads  (on the outside of 
my pack). This adds heat retention, plus an unbelievable  level of comfort. 
It's always worth the extra eight ounces.
 
6) When I'm carrying my blue pad out & my BA inside, the  people who see me 
on the trail are amazed at what an incredible stud I am to be  able to sleep on 
one of those God awful blue pads. They shake their heads in  wide eyed wonder 
as I pass by. They praise me by their silent reverential stares  & whisper 
quietly in awe as I zoom by.
 
7) They are cheaper than the Thermarests 
 
8) You can paddle around lakes on them. Be prepared to get  wet, but it's 
possible & fun!
 
9) I feel like a when I was a kid sleeping out in my back yard  while I'm 
blowing them up. Puff puff puff - wow...my head is cold & my hair  tingles!!
 
10) There is no # 10, but you were expecting one, weren't  you?
 
Peace & Regards
 
Daniel



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