http://www.rei.com/product/781098
Any one have this pad?

There's an existing thread on this here
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewto ... 1df6465d44

A climbing partner had one. It popped the first night out. Then again the second night out. Then again the third night out then he returned it.

Exactly. Why I never have bought another inflatable pad. Foam is cheaper more useful(makes a seat/backrest on any surface) and same weight or lighter depending on the route insulation needed. On snow take 1 full length pad and 1 half length pad which also serves as an excellent seat with back rest in said snow. If you skimp go with 1 3/4 length foam pad and rope/slings for a foot rest.

Brian

ExcitibleBoy wrote:A climbing partner had one. It popped the first night out. Then again the second night out. Then again the third night out then he returned it.

It is listed as a "Guide's Choice" by American Alpine Institute. I would buy one, but the price tag for the large scares me away.

I have seen multiples of this exact pad at REI garage sales. The reason? Deflated pad, with a hole in it. I don't own one, so I can't truly say either way.

i've never used that particular model, but i use this one from REI all the time:

http://www.rei.com/product/766417

it's 4+ years old and i've never had a problem with it after numerous alpine & winter mountaineering trips

I have a Thermarest Prolite4, which is a GREAT pad, very warm and comfy, light and very sturdy. Not nearly so expensive.

Hmmm segue. I have a ridgerest closed-cell that is at least 15 years old. Have they improved since 1994? Are they lighter?