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Post by zeke on Sept 1, 2021 4:20:53 GMT -8
What's everyone using these days? I am currently using a Nemo, but I also have an old NeoAir in the closet, along with an even older Thermarest self inflating pad. The Nemo I use isn't insulated, that I recall, but they don't make it any longer. Otherwise, it is identical to the one linked. It could be insulated for all I know. It was a warranty replacement for one that failed. There's 30 or so regulars who post so I am curious about how many different pads are represented. |
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Post by bradmacmt on Sept 1, 2021 4:50:36 GMT -8
What I have: Thermarest Neoair Xlite Size Regular Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Size Large Thermarest Neoair (original)Size Large Thermarest Ridgerest Thermarest Zrest Evazote 1/4" x 21/5" x 78" Mostly I use the Xlite. In the fall the Xtherm gets used. In super cold the Evazote goes on top of the Xtherm. The original Neoair and Zrest are loaners. The Ridgerest no longer gets used except to be cut into butt-pads.
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Post by jazzmom on Sept 1, 2021 5:27:45 GMT -8
For backpacking, I've been pretty much settled on the Sea to Summit "ultralight insulated mat" for a while now. 3 seasons (R3.3).
For car camping/boating/etc., I love, love, love my Exped Synmat 3D-7. It's discontinued and getting pretty hard to find... I get a little panicky whenever I think about it and bought a Synmat XP7 (similar specs) as a backup/guest pad.
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Post by trinity on Sept 1, 2021 5:42:09 GMT -8
We still own 2 old, orange Thermarest self-inflating pads. I guess they're about 30 years old. They serve as dog beds these days. The others we currently have:
-Neoair trekker. I bought this about 10 years ago. It has now been passed down to my son.
-Neoair X-lite. My go to for the past 6 or 7 years. A great all around pad.
-Neoair X-therm. For winter trips. Has kept me warm down to around 5 degrees.
-BA Insulated Q-core Deluxe. As recounted in another thread, I got this as a replacement under warrangy for an old BA Dual-core. It is a nice car camping pad.
-Thermarest Z-lite. Collecting dust on my gear shelf. I'm too old and soft for closed cell mats anymore.
If I could keep only one pad, it would be the X-therm. It is not much heavier than the X-lite, and is a great cold weather pad.
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Post by Coolkat on Sept 1, 2021 6:20:23 GMT -8
I'm still using a RidgeRest. I've been down to about 20 o with no issues. I'm a bit confused though because I thought when I bought it (about 15 years ago) that it had R rating of 3.2 but I checked the website today and it says 2.0 Last year I purchased one of these... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZWW2FD/And it worked fine but failed me on the last night of a 10 day hike. I had to blow it backup a few times during the night. However, after contacting the company they happily replaced it but I haven't used it again. Like I said in other discussion I just can't seem to bring myself to trust the air filled sleeping pads. |
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Post by texasbb on Sept 1, 2021 7:01:33 GMT -8
Exped Synmat HL M. I got it to replace my Exped Synmat UL 7 when the latter blew a baffle.
The rectangular UL 7 (16.2 oz) lasted about 6 or 7 seasons. It was luxuriously comfortable. The mummy-shaped HL M is a tad lighter (13.9 oz), but is unfortunately not nearly as comfortable. Not sure why, because I've generally not found much difference in comfort between rectangular and mummied pads.
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Post by offtrail on Sept 1, 2021 7:49:31 GMT -8
I still have 2 old Thermarest with the metal valves. Still going strong after 30 years. I use those for car camping. For backpacking we use Thermarest Prolight. All of them are 20 X 72. Never had an issue with any of them over the years.
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Post by rangewalker on Sept 1, 2021 8:02:52 GMT -8
Current fleet: Neo Tensor Ultralight - summer only - my first pump sack type and love it. Pretty slim fits in my bivy. Thermarest X-Therm - wide, regular, winter snow and ice Exped Synmat 7 - regular. Older. Mostly car camping as I do not trust it. Thermarest Prolite short. Can not throw it away. Loaned to friends for pups. Dogs love it. Does not do anything for me. Exped Synmat HL M. I got it to replace my Exped Synmat UL 7 when the latter blew a baffle. I had the same experience with two early EXPEDs. Exped told me tough luck. CCF pads: Wide Thermarest Ridgerest cut to 72" to fit my winter tent ZRest Sol cut to 50" for use with Tensor. |
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Post by rebeccad on Sept 1, 2021 9:01:13 GMT -8
I have 2 BA pads that are sidelined with leaks I can't find (well, I may be able to find the leak on one. ANd then it will blow another spot... that one's new enough to take back to REI). I backpack with a NeoAir Ultra women's. Wish it were rectangular rather than mummy, but it's otherwise very comfortable. I'm going to invest in a car-camping pad that's all about comfort and no worries about weight. Some need to minimize bulk, so won't go with a 4" foam pad  |
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Post by driftwoody on Sept 1, 2021 9:10:14 GMT -8
I mostly hammock, but I'll be tenting on my upcoming trip to Wyoming's Bighorns. When my Exped Downmat 9 got clogged with loose down a couple years ago, Exped replaced it free with a second hand UL Synmat 9, which I liked just fine during my one night with it in March. They threw in a schnozzle bag for free.
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 1, 2021 9:44:26 GMT -8
I'm still using a NeoAir X-Lite. I keep looking at what's new, but haven't seen any more attractive collection of specs.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Sept 1, 2021 10:19:15 GMT -8
#1 is a Neo-Air Xlite, though I’ve still gotta patch a leak in it.
So with some trepidation, I bought #2 - the Neo-Air Uberlite. The “regular” Xlite has been sold out in many locations and some who’ve been offered a replacement for Xlite have been told only Uberlites are available (not sure the current situation of course). I really took care never to take my Uberlite out of my DCF Tarptent, used a polycro groundsheet, and completely roll up the Uberlite in its own stuff sack to put into the pack.
I have been pleased with the performance of both tbh. Haven’t been cold into the low 40°F’s Both are “regular” sized (72 x 20).
Been thinking about using a foam Z-lite plus a small size Uberlite on top for added comfort.
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Post by jazzmom on Sept 1, 2021 12:21:51 GMT -8
I'm going to invest in a car-camping pad that's all about comfort and no worries about weight. Some need to minimize bulk, so won't go with a 4" foam pad I have three words for you... Exped Synmat 3D-7. Discontinued and getting harder to find but worth the search. |
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Post by hikerjer on Sept 1, 2021 19:16:14 GMT -8
I currently use a NeoAir but on occasion use a old - 20 years maybe - Thermarest self inflatable (sort of). It's heavier and not quite as comfortable but much more robust. Never had a leak. The NeoAir is nice but I feel I have to constantly baby it to keep it from getting punctured. Even so, I'm on my third one now the first two being replaced by the manufacturer after developing leaks which I couldn’t fix. I reckon it’s just a matter of time before this one leaks. Seems to be an issue no manufacturer has been able to adequately address.
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Post by driftwoody on Sept 2, 2021 3:02:39 GMT -8
What is the comfort and R value of a Neo-Air when it has a leak?
From what I've read in this thread, I wouldn't risk bringing it backpacking. If you have to carry a foam pad as backup, there goes your weight savings.
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