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Post by wander2016 on Jun 21, 2016 20:31:09 GMT -8
Hi,
I guess I am a little late in asking. I just received my
Therm-a-Rest, BaseCamp C, a mattress pad. It has a R value of 5 so it is a four season mattress pad with sufficient insulation from cold. After a deal, I got it for about 50 USD. I have not opened it yet, but my first impression about it is its size (not compact) and weight.
My problem is that I am going hiking and backpacking on this Friday. Have any of you used this mattress pad on a backpacking trip? I would appreciate if you shared your opinion abut its use for backpacking.
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tigger
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Post by tigger on Jun 21, 2016 21:25:29 GMT -8
We use them in the Arctic. I personally would not be using one for backpacking. As you've already discovered, they are large and heavy. Mind you, I don't think they are bad. I love Thermarest products in general. I have tons of them.
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Post by toejam on Jun 22, 2016 0:44:37 GMT -8
It's not meant for backpacking. From the manufacturer - "Still sleeping on your ultralight backpacking mattress while car camping? The Basecamp mattress is here to remind you of how good it can be with the exceptional comfort and convenience of a robust foam core mattress."
My tent weighs less than these pads.
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Post by reuben on Jun 22, 2016 1:38:18 GMT -8
Thermarest makes good products, but that's overkill for most situations. If you look at their "fast & light" and "trek & travel" pads you'll see the type of pads that many of us use.
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Post by wander2016 on Jun 22, 2016 4:33:36 GMT -8
Thanks guys for your prompt help. I've cut down the pounds and am now getting a lighter, more compact pad
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Post by crawford on Jun 22, 2016 8:03:00 GMT -8
Don't discount the thermarest scout. For the price it is a pretty solid backpacking pad. Not the lightest, not the smallest when packed, but a nice value for the money and easily picked up at a wide variety of outfitters/stores.
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Post by reptocarl on Jun 25, 2016 14:34:05 GMT -8
I use one for backpacking but I'm older and need more cushion. I only use Thermarest pads
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Post by dirthurts on Jun 25, 2016 18:38:22 GMT -8
Maybe check out the Thermarest EvoLit. It's foam and air channels, taking the best of both, and works pretty well for backpacking.
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Post by mocamper on Jul 6, 2016 11:39:08 GMT -8
I bought one for my wife when she was pregnant, and we had to camp during a family reunion. It's awesome if you're not concerned about weight. I use it to camp with scouts and on my cot during military stuff. The older I get, the more I need a cushier sleep. For backpacking I'm trying a Big Agnes q-core. It won't be as light as some of the thermarest pads, but I'm willing to haul the weight around.
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Post by wander2016 on Jul 6, 2016 21:09:08 GMT -8
I also purchased a Therm-a-Rest, BaseCamp a mattress pad. It is big and heavy so I did not take it on a trip.
Instead, I ordered the Klymit Insulated Static V Lite [ 70-74 USD] with an R-value of 4.4. Packed weight: 19.6 Ounces; Packed size: 5" x 8"; inflated size: 72" x 23" x 2.5"; inflation: 10-15 breaths. It actually took me about 20-25 breaths actually. I slept comfortably at night.
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