Sleeping pad

[JackOfAllTrades]

only reason for a foam pad nowadays is if your putting it under an inflatable to add r value

I switched from a closed cell foam pad last year to an REI Stratus insulated inflatable and will never go back. It weighs just a tad more but is worth it for comfort and a little more R value than the Thermarest Ridgerest.
 
-Steve

[colockumelk]

only reason for a foam pad nowadays is if your putting it under an inflatable to add r value cus its cold as F

   

[trophyhunt]

The big Agnes q isn't priced too bad, the only thing I'm wondering is the weight, 29oz seems kinda heavy for a sleep pad. Is that a normal weight or is it a bit heavier because of the quality? Thanks

[colockumelk]

Yes 29oz is way heavier than I would want.  That's why I would want the Q-Core SL which comes in at 16oz.  If your on a budget look at the Insulated Air Core which weighs 20oz.

[fillthefreezer]

Yes 29oz is way heavier than I would want.  That's why I would want the Q-Core SL which comes in at 16oz.  If your on a budget look at the Insulated Air Core which weighs 20oz.

the reg size qcore SL is actually 19oz on my scale. a little misrep. but still as good to go as the orig qcore from indoor testing side by side

[JPhelps]

I plan on getting the Q core SL in a 25" wide long mummy.

Should be way better than the zlite

[kentrek]

I plan on getting the Q core SL in a 25" wide long mummy.

Should be way better than the zlite

until it pops on day one of a 7 day trip 

kidding of coarse

[JPhelps]

I plan on getting the Q core SL in a 25" wide long mummy.

Should be way better than the zlite

until it pops on day one of a 7 day trip 

kidding of coarse

That has always scared me away from the inflatables but I sleep so crappy on the zlite I don't care any more.

My weight savings will be erased by the rake I bring for site prep

[kentrek]

I plan on getting the Q core SL in a 25" wide long mummy.

Should be way better than the zlite

until it pops on day one of a 7 day trip 

kidding of coarse

That has always scared me away from the inflatables but I sleep so crappy on the zlite I don't care any more.

My weight savings will be erased by the rake I bring for site prep

the new materials being used are pretty tough so i wouldnt lose any sleep over it..im still waiting for my current pad to pop so i cant start using my upgrade..

[JackOfAllTrades]

Site prep? What's that?  I hit this spot a couple hours after dusk last year. I brushed my boots sideways for a few swipes and set up for a nights sleep. I was TIRED! With something between the pad, as a tent floor or a layer of Tyvec, I'm not too worried about tearing a hole in my inflatable.
 
-Steve

[fillthefreezer]

until it pops on day one of a 7 day trip 

kidding of coarse

my wifes standard qcore got a leak last year first night of elk season. we were able to patch it in the field and she slept on it the next 8 days
it may or may not have gotten returned to rei as leaky and replaced with an SL 

[dreamingbig]

I have the REI stratus and it works great.  A cheaper alternative that still provides comfort, decent R rating and pretty compact/light.

[colockumelk]

Yes 29oz is way heavier than I would want.  That's why I would want the Q-Core SL which comes in at 16oz.  If your on a budget look at the Insulated Air Core which weighs 20oz.

the reg size qcore SL is actually 19oz on my scale. a little misrep. but still as good to go as the orig qcore from indoor testing side by side

Well some of us are vertically challenged and dont need the regular size and can get by with the midget version which weighs 16oz.  But your right the full man size pad is 19oz.  Sorry I forgot that unlike me most people are tall enough to ride the scary rides at the fair

[fillthefreezer]

Well some of us are vertically challenged and dont need the regular size and can get by with the midget version which weighs 16oz.  But your right the full man size pad is 19oz.  Sorry I forgot that unlike me most people are tall enough to ride the scary rides at the fair

i just wanted to clarify as its heavier than advertised...