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Post by Coolkat on Jan 10, 2016 8:09:45 GMT -8
I will have to try that when I go to Greenland. I had several pads (Z-Rest, Ridgerest, Prolite Plus, and X-Lite) to choose from and will see what works/what doesn't in our temps. This sounds like a very interesting experiment. You do realize that now you'll have to give us a report on which one worked best?
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Post by tigger on Jan 10, 2016 8:28:41 GMT -8
This sounds like a very interesting experiment. You do realize that now you'll have to give us a report on which one worked best? I've done numerous experiments to share with others in the past. Some turned out...interesting. I would be glad to share what I learn. Having a month to do experiments like this is a great opportunity.
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Post by Westy on Jan 10, 2016 17:56:24 GMT -8
Cascade Designs used to (and probably still does) warn about storing their pads with the valves closed for that very reason Subject: Inflatable Sleeping Pad Storage Storage Status: Thermarest NeoAir X-lite pads are rolled up in original equipment sack with valves open. Questions: Would it potentially increase product life cycle if hung up or placed on a flat surface in full length mode with valve open? What are consensus best practices?
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Post by tigger on Jan 10, 2016 18:22:40 GMT -8
Don't ask me. I'm one of the major abusers. I store my sleeping bag in my stuff sack, breathe into the valve of my mattresses, and store everything packed in the backpack.
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Post by trinity on Jan 10, 2016 18:43:17 GMT -8
IMO, the X-Lite is a really good place to start. +1. By far the best all around sleeping pad I've ever owned. This kind of comfort and weight combination would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. A perfect backpacking pad, but plenty comfortable for car camping.
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Post by tigger on Jan 11, 2016 7:49:17 GMT -8
Would it potentially increase product life cycle if hung up or placed on a flat surface in full length mode with valve open? I will have to say yes, assuming you have a cool dry place that would evaporate moisture from breath. How much, I couldn't hazard a guess.
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Post by flyinion on Jan 11, 2016 10:12:33 GMT -8
IMO, the X-Lite is a really good place to start. +1. By far the best all around sleeping pad I've ever owned. This kind of comfort and weight combination would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. A perfect backpacking pad, but plenty comfortable for car camping. Thanks everyone. I'm seeing a lot of recommendations for the X-Lite. That's definitely putting it high on the list for priority to test out for my backpacking pad and I might even use it for the car camping as well then if it works out.
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Post by amaruq on Jan 11, 2016 10:40:43 GMT -8
I store my X-Lite folded into quarters with the valve open. I live in a cool, dry basement. Seems to work out alright for mine.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jan 11, 2016 10:49:54 GMT -8
Standing upright in the back of a closet with the valve open for my Thermarests.
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Post by flyinion on Jan 18, 2016 20:45:01 GMT -8
So, I know it's not the lightest, i.e. not UL gear, but I came to a decision and got something that will work for both backpacking and camping. The long-wide synmat 7. It will work great for the car camping and worst case for backpacking I can always grab something UL later on if I need to. For my current 1-3 night trip plans I think I can handle the extra weight since I wouldn't be carrying as much food or clothing as for a longer trip.
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