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fatkid · 01-14-2007, 07:00 PM

Been looking for a new sleeping pad for the last month, after some research and talking to people I know I went with the Thermarest Prolite 4. The pad is 20"x72"x1.5" and it weighs 1lb.8oz. compressed the pad is 13"x5". Its a four season pad that has a R-3.2 value which I thought to be good considering the weight and overall dimensions. The first trip out the low temp was somewhere between 5-9 degrees and there were no signs of cold spots in my bag. I'm happy with the first trip and so I look forward to testing it some more. Anyone have experience with Thermarest?

fatty

steveh · 01-14-2007, 07:21 PM

Top notch pads. I have a pair fo camprest pads that are at least 20 years old that still work great.

fatkid · 01-14-2007, 07:34 PM

That's good to hear, I struggled with paying what I did for this pad but Thermarest knows there stuff.

usmcdoc14 · 01-14-2007, 08:12 PM

I in addition to a thermarest use one of those good HEAVY DUTY emergency blankets (the kind that are like reflective tarp material, not the mylar shitty ones) in between my bivy bag and the underside of my sleeping bag.

Fatkid if ya want one or 2 PM me next week when I am back in Va and I will aquire them from work for ya

ZJim · 01-15-2007, 08:35 AM

I take it you're using it in cold weather, which rules out my suggestion, but I'll make it anyway. I use a "Big Agnes" pad. I think the model is called "REM" and it's inflatable. It's probably 3 inches thick when inflated, but it takes a while to inflate manually, and wouldn't be suitable for cold weather. The best part is that it's light, big, comfortable, and rolls up to the size of a Nalgene bottle.

fatkid · 01-15-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJim

I take it you're using it in cold weather, which rules out my suggestion, but I'll make it anyway. I use a "Big Agnes" pad. I think the model is called "REM" and it's inflatable. It's probably 3 inches thick when inflated, but it takes a while to inflate manually, and wouldn't be suitable for cold weather. The best part is that it's light, big, comfortable, and rolls up to the size of a Nalgene bottle.

I considered that pad when I was shopping, but for that reason I didn't get it.

NEWMANS OWN · 01-15-2007, 05:46 PM

depends!
I didn't use a pad the whole time to Everest. Nor have I used one anyother time.
I vote for nothing buy the right coffin and pick the right spot.
and then you carry less weight.
j

fatkid · 01-15-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWMANS OWN

depends!
I didn't use a pad the whole time to Everest. Nor have I used one anyother time.
I vote for nothing buy the right coffin and pick the right spot.
and then you carry less weight.
j

When I picture Everest It all looks the same to me, Snow and frozen ice...

mxr148 · 01-15-2007, 10:37 PM

Everest or not, I vote for Thermarest, Mine have held up for years.

Cue-Ball · 01-16-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mxr148

Everest or not, I vote for Thermarest, Mine have held up for years.

Ditto. Mine Fully Kicks ass. I guess I'm getting old. used to sleep on the ground and not care.

ZJim · 01-16-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fatkid

I considered that pad when I was shopping, but for that reason I didn't get it.

They make a cold weather version that uses closed cell foam or something as well that's worth noting.

NEWMANS OWN · 01-19-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fatkid

When I picture Everest It all looks the same to me, Snow and frozen ice...

Roger that.lol
But when it food or a sleeping pad food comes first to me. You can allways find something to lay on. branches if your at lower Altitudes above the tree ling thats when you tent and gortex bag come into play.

fatkid · 01-20-2007, 08:22 AM

Speaking of Everest, I read an article about the higher base camps getting robbed of all there gear! WTF is world coming too.

mxr148 · 01-20-2007, 05:08 PM

Yeah, stolen gear and garbage everywhere. WTF!

01-14-2007, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
fatkid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4862 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 5,101	Sleeping pads Been looking for a new sleeping pad for the last month, after some research and talking to people I know I went with the Thermarest Prolite 4. The pad is 20"x72"x1.5" and it weighs 1lb.8oz. compressed the pad is 13"x5". Its a four season pad that has a R-3.2 value which I thought to be good considering the weight and overall dimensions. The first trip out the low temp was somewhere between 5-9 degrees and there were no signs of cold spots in my bag. I'm happy with the first trip and so I look forward to testing it some more. Anyone have experience with Thermarest? fatty __________________ [url]http://www.myspace.com/jerrywsparks[/url]

01-14-2007, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
steveh Cranky Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2026 Location: Placerville, CA USA Posts: 6,648	Top notch pads. I have a pair fo camprest pads that are at least 20 years old that still work great. __________________ 85 Toy Xtracab "I DON'T want to understand !!" Click here to donate to the Rubicon Trail Foundation Rubicon Trail Foundation "Wow this is unbelievable" 2013 Cantina for the 'Con supporters! WIN a fully built Toyota pickup at Cantina 2013 Davez Off Road and Trail Gear are supporting Rubicon Trail Foundation We have returning Platinum sponsors for Cantina 2013 with Raceline Wheels and Falken Tires!!

01-14-2007, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
fatkid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4862 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 5,101	That's good to hear, I struggled with paying what I did for this pad but Thermarest knows there stuff. __________________ [url]http://www.myspace.com/jerrywsparks[/url]

01-14-2007, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
usmcdoc14 Fistful of Boomstick Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13344 Location: Norfawk, VA Posts: 12,150	I in addition to a thermarest use one of those good HEAVY DUTY emergency blankets (the kind that are like reflective tarp material, not the mylar shitty ones) in between my bivy bag and the underside of my sleeping bag. Fatkid if ya want one or 2 PM me next week when I am back in Va and I will aquire them from work for ya __________________ Doc-14 Tactical Products: When it absolutely, positively needs to be made from random crap found in the back of my garage. You cant ban knowledge, learn to make your own guns right Here. New York, Colorado, Maryland, Conneticut….is your state next? Yes it is. Write, Vote and Fight.

01-20-2007, 08:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
fatkid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4862 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 5,101	Speaking of Everest, I read an article about the higher base camps getting robbed of all there gear! WTF is world coming too. __________________ [url]http://www.myspace.com/jerrywsparks[/url]

01-15-2007, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZJim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24099 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,359	I take it you're using it in cold weather, which rules out my suggestion, but I'll make it anyway. I use a "Big Agnes" pad. I think the model is called "REM" and it's inflatable. It's probably 3 inches thick when inflated, but it takes a while to inflate manually, and wouldn't be suitable for cold weather. The best part is that it's light, big, comfortable, and rolls up to the size of a Nalgene bottle.

01-15-2007, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
NEWMANS OWN Rock God Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24650 Posts: 1,168	depends! I didn't use a pad the whole time to Everest. Nor have I used one anyother time. I vote for nothing buy the right coffin and pick the right spot. and then you carry less weight. j

01-15-2007, 10:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
mxr148 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49587 Location: Mt Posts: 294	Everest or not, I vote for Thermarest, Mine have held up for years.

01-20-2007, 05:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
mxr148 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49587 Location: Mt Posts: 294	Yeah, stolen gear and garbage everywhere. WTF!

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