[pct-l] Sleeping gear recommendations

[giniajim]

I was going to suggest foam pads.  I've got a NeoAir and really like it, but I also worry about it holding up.  I already managed to get one hole in it (fortunately easy to patch).  I'll probably move back to a close-cell pad sometime in the future.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Brandon McGinnity 
  To: Ate Tuna ; pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:43 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Sleeping gear recommendations


  I'm all about the foam pads. They don't puncture, and suit my needs. Cost
  less (mine was free, actually, since I found it) too.


  On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM, Ate Tuna <atetuna at gmail.com> wrote:

  > That sounds like a very good setup so far.  If you find tyvek to be too
  > bulky, you could use polycro plastic for your groundsheet.  It is much more
  > compact, plenty tough, and weighs a little less than tyvek.
  >
  > There are a couple new air pads on the market this year.  The Pacific
  > Outdoor Equipment Elite AC and Nemo Zor both weigh 14 ounces and cost
  > around
  > $90.  I believe they're both warmer than the Neoair, although Nemo refuses
  > to specify the R-value of their pad.
  >
  > For stakes, go with half a dozen 7" titanium ti-eye stakes from
  > Mountainfitter.  They weigh about the same as other ti sheppard hook
  > stakes,
  > but the Mountainfitter stakes does a better job of securing the guyline.
  >  Add a pair of MSR Groundhog stakes for holding power...I'd use these on
  > the
  > front and rear guylines.
  >
  > As far as the Hexamid goes, I suggest getting the beak.  The beak means you
  > won't need the optional door, and you'll have a vestibule for your shoes.
  >
  > On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 5:40 PM, Glenn Bradford <glenn.bradford at gmail.com
  > >wrote:
  >
  > > Searched PCT-L through my email ( the archive search is down ) and
  > > couldn't find much - I'm looking for recommendations on tent/sleeping
  > > pad combo gear.
  > >
  > > After some research, I really like the Hexamid solo with the bug
  > > screen, and toss in a well cut piece of Tyvek. I have a Western
  > > Mountaineering 20&deg; Ultralite Bag.
  > >
  > > The sleeping pad is a bit more of a trick. The NeoAir looks good - but
  > > it is expensive, and I have my doubts it could last for a thru-hike.
  > >
  > > Any recommendations would be appreciated.
  > >
  > > Cheers,
  > > Glenn
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