Sleeping pad

[JM]

Has anyone ever used a small sleeping pad? My brother is looking for a sleeping pad and I found a good deal on a Thermarest neo-lite that's 47 inches long and was curious if they were comfortable and kept you warm?

[SGTDuffman]

I use a Therm-A-Rest NeoAir, but it's a regular, so I couldn't say. I know that I've worked my way off it in my sleep though and I don't like my feet hanging off the end. Are you looking at the small because of weight and size or just price? Any of the NeoAir stuff compresses down to about the size of a Nalgene bottle and weighs less than a pound. If you ever have problems, Therm-A-Rest is in downtown Seattle.

[HighCountryElk]

I use the NeoAir Trekker Torso, It is the green model. I used it during early archery elk season last year and it worked great. It does a great job at reflecting your heat back at you and provides great support since it is so thick. I'm a side sleeper so the extra width is nice. It allows you to roll side to side without rolling off the pad or needing to scoot back to the middle as often. I must admit that I was not excited about my feet hanging off so I also took a two foot piece of foam pad and put it under my feet when I slept. The foam also doubled as my camp chair. The One downside to the neoair is they are a little slick and can be loud to sleep on. The green version has a more plush surface than the orange Xlite. The Xlite is like laying on a mylar potato chip bag.

[kentrek]

i use a short an i sleep fine,i wouldn't use it during winter tho..

im not very picky on sleeping conditions tho after spending loads of time with the z pad

[JM]

I appreciate the responses but I should have asked the question differentlly. I also own a standard sized neo-air and I sleep like a baby on the thing. I was more curious if some of you use a small sleeping pad? If so are they comfortable and do they keep you insulated enough from the ground?

To answer your question SGTDuffman it is more of good deal for a light weight product. So I am looking at it for both the weight and the price.

[Skyvalhunter]

I use the Big agnes so it is a must to have the good pad under it as that is the insulation. I just upgraded to the thicker pad.

[packmule]

Yes, I have used a short 48" thermarest closed-cell foam pad a lot and have no complaints.  It is comfortable and provides all the insulation I've ever needed.  In the past couple years I've switched to an inflatable pad because it weighs about the same and takes up less room in my pack.  But I didn't switch because I wasn't comfortable or got cold with the short pad.  Good luck with your decision.

[kentrek]

I use the Big agnes so it is a must to have the good pad under it as that is the insulation. I just upgraded to the thicker pad.

made this mistake this last summer..def dont use a short pad with the big agnes bags

[SGTDuffman]

Well if price is your main concern NeoAir is probably not the way to go. If you're a public servant/military though, much of the cost can be mitigated. The NeoAirs are incredibly small and light though. I guess if I knew your budget it'd be more help. If you are in any way engaged in the "industry" though, you could probably also get discounts through another company. I'm talking working in a sporting goods store, or sporting goods manufacturer, belonging to some sort of outdoor club, retired or former military, etc. If you suspect any of that may be the case shoot me a PM and I'll try to direct you to some companies, or at least give you an idea of what kind of discount you'd get.

[Skyvalhunter]

I use the Big agnes so it is a must to have the good pad under it as that is the insulation. I just upgraded to the thicker pad.

made this mistake this last summer..def dont use a short pad with the big agnes bags

Also if you purchase the thicker pad it makes the sleeping bag more restrictive. I then had to purchase a wedge which zips on the zipper making it wider. I went with the long pad even though I am only 6' 4"

[MLHSN]

I've used a short pad.  I put my empty pack down and stack my clothes on it for a pillow.  That puts my head about 8-10 in. over the edge of the pad.  I sleep in the fetal position which just puts my feet a little over the edge.  Works great for me and saves a quarter pound. 

[fillthefreezer]

I've used a short pad.  I put my empty pack down and stack my clothes on it for a pillow.  That puts my head about 8-10 in. over the edge of the pad.  I sleep in the fetal position which just puts my feet a little over the edge.  Works great for me and saves a quarter pound.

the people i know that use the short pad usually go pack at the food end with puffy jacket for pillow

[Karl Blanchard]

Get a Big Agnes insulated air core!  Its the cadillac of sleeping pads.  Heck I got a thermarest that I don't use anymore I'll sell ya!

[JM]

Get a Big Agnes insulated air core!  Its the cadillac of sleeping pads.  Heck I got a thermarest that I don't use anymore I'll sell ya!

Text my brother and let him know what you've got. Who knows what you did with that pad though?

[Karl Blanchard]

Get a Big Agnes insulated air core!  Its the cadillac of sleeping pads.  Heck I got a thermarest that I don't use anymore I'll sell ya!

Text my brother and let him know what you've got. Who knows what you did with that pad though?

   The bad part about you and your brother being on here is everything I want to type to you gets censored for some reason