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Sleeping Pads
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Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:16 am
by Norman
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Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:11 am
by Baarb
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Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:35 pm
by ExcitableBoy
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.
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Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:28 pm
by Wastral
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.
Posted:
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:53 pm
by BigMitch
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.
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Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:22 am
by Cascade Scrambler
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.
bad pad
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Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:14 am
by sharperblue
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
Posted:
Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:58 am
by Moni
I have a Thermarest Prolite4, which is a GREAT pad, very warm and comfy, light and very sturdy. Not nearly so expensive.
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Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:10 am
by MoapaPk
Hmmm segue. I have a ridgerest closed-cell that is at least 15 years old. Have they improved since 1994? Are they lighter?