[pct-l] FW: Sleeping Pads

Wed Feb 16 19:55:04 CST 2011

That sounds like good combo. Do you use full length or 3/4/ Neo?

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From: Mike Yanasak [mailto:amuddler2 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 6:48 PM
To: dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com
Subject: Re: [pct-l] FW: Sleeping Pads

'Ya gotta always carry the little repair kit because the mattress appears a
bit fragile.  It costs about $10 and consists of a bunch of band-aid type of
material which adheres immediately.  Additionally, I'll carry the 1/8" thick
thinsulite pad (weighs in at about 3 oz.) to put under the mattress (for
protection of the mattress and also for additional warmth.  For use during a
break along the trail, I plan to lie on the thinsulite pad.  (I think it
cost me about $10).

I love my neoair--I think you will as well.

Mike

On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM, <dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com> wrote:

Mike – I am considering the Neoair but have a few concerns:

1.	Durability. If it goes flat you are out of luck.
2.	Insulation, I am a cold sleeper. (So far my experience on
inflatable’s is that they are cold and don’t hold up to stated their R-Value
but have not tried this Neo yet. I have a Big Agnes Insulated Air Core and
it is real comfortable but I think it sleeps allot colder than my Ridgrest,
even though stated R-Value is higher)
3.	Can’t throw it down on the ground for a break. 

I was considering a combo of ¾ neo air and ¾ Ridge Rest.  I think that would
give me about 18 oz. and some flexibility to address the concerns above.
Just one idea.

Thanks for the suggestion and if you have any comments on the durability and
insulation I would be interested.

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From: Mike Yanasak [mailto:amuddler2 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 9:29 AM
To: dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com

Subject: Re: [pct-l] FW: Sleeping Pads

'Glad you asked.

I'm 68.  History of back issues.  Always had trouble sleeping on anything
but the heavy thermarests (they weigh too much to carry on PCT).  Recently,
thermarest came out with their "Neoair" model.  Light weight, rolls up to
about the size of a Nalgene bottle.  It reflects body heat back at you so
you stay warm.  You don't slide off sidewise, either.  I love mine, sleep
incredibly well on it.  Cost about $100 for the extra long one.  Try
it--you'll like it!

Amuddler

On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 8:28 AM, <dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com> wrote:

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From: dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com [mailto:dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 9:22 AM
To: 'pct-1 at backcountry.net'
Subject: Sleeping Pads

Looking for suggestions on sleeping pads for a back that is going on 50 and
has some miles on it.  Currently use full length Ridge Rest but it seems
harder all the time.  I am willing to carry a little extra weight on this
item in order to sleep better.  I like the durability of the Ridge Rest and
hate to give it up.  Was thinking of coupling a short ProLite  with it as I
need the cushion at my hips and chest but need some padding at my knees and
want insulation full length. Would like to know if anyone has tried this or
have other suggestions, particularly if you are in my age group and/or have
back issues.  Thanks

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