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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2020, 10:51:10 AM »
Thanks for all the great ideas, but you guys sure are making it tough lol.  I was looking at the Klymit Static V for price ($53 on ExpertVoice), the BA QCore SLX(unfortunately ExpertVoice is out) or ALX Air and the Sea to Summits, and all of those have been mentioned here  :chuckle: :bash: 
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2020, 11:14:32 AM »
I don't personally care for fully inflating camping gear. Most are very noisy and if they pop on day three of eight in the back country it could be a real pain. I have the Thermarest Trail Pro which is a hybrid. 2" of foam with an outer air baffle and an R value of 4. Pair it with a light weight foam pad to up the R value if needed. 1 pound 10 ounces and a bit bigger than a fully inflatable pad. Three different size options.
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2020, 12:01:20 PM »
Make sure that it specifically says that the model you buy is insulated. A lot of the same models have non-insulated versions and it's not always clear.

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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2020, 12:13:59 PM »
The QCore SLX is not very insulated if you're looking for a true 3 season or 4 season pad. I'm on ExpertVoice too and ran one last year and have since sold it.

I would not recommend it below 30-40 degrees.

The QCore Deluxe looks to be comparable to the Comfort Plus.

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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #19 on: June 15, 2020, 04:14:38 PM »
The insulated q-core slx comes in at a 3.2 R value. If shopping on expert voice check out Nemo also. They have the Tensor ultralight at 3.5 R value. While you’re there check out their bags. I’ve got the sonic in a 0* and just got the Kayu in 15*, love them!

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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #20 on: June 15, 2020, 11:54:13 PM »
I've had several inflatable pads.  I take an altered Thermarest ridgerest 3/4 with me to sit on when I glass so the earth doesn't suck the heat outta my body.  At night it goes under whatever Inflatable I use and oh boy no heat loss there.. Your bag?  Well that's another heat loss topic. In other words You'll Glass longer on colder days and be warmer at night.
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #21 on: June 16, 2020, 06:08:03 AM »
Cold seasons the Exped Downmat goose down filled inflatable is nice with R values 5.9 to 7. 
Its 2# for the long wide version but worth it in cold conditions .   




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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2020, 06:09:46 AM »
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #23 on: June 16, 2020, 07:13:07 AM »
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #24 on: June 16, 2020, 08:05:29 AM »
I've got some real pent up rage these days at inflatable sleeping pads. 3 BA pads in 2 years, a single season on my last thermarest, one season on my klymit, and I thought I loved my new Nemo but woke up on the ground this last weekend bear hunting so a solid 8 months on that pad :bash:  I've become so anal about ground prep before I pitch my shelters and I treat my pads like a new born baby but they still leak. BA have been the absolute worst but they are the Vortex of sleeping pads and will replace them real quick like. Not sure what my next pad will be. Maybe I'll start carrying one of those 4" thick foam bed rolls I use for my cot in the wall tent :chuckle:
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #25 on: June 16, 2020, 09:47:02 AM »
Not to hijack the thread, but how are you guys storing your pads? Could be helping contribute to the leak epidemic. Are you getting leaks in the seems or via punctures?

Best guidance I've gotten (via a thermarest rep) was pull out of sack (if you use) blow it up, open the deflate valve. Store flat.

Storing rolled up or compressed will compromise the strength of materials and seems over time.

My Xtherm isn't very old, but I have a 3 year old Klymit, and like a 10 year old thermarest. Nothing leaks
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #26 on: June 16, 2020, 11:05:12 AM »
They hang with my sleeping bags. Mine do see a lot of use in a season but I haven't had a pad for more than a season in a long time.
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #27 on: June 16, 2020, 11:32:18 AM »
They hang with my sleeping bags. Mine do see a lot of use in a season but I haven't had a pad for more than a season in a long time.

Do you toss and turn a lot in your sleep that you know of?
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #28 on: June 16, 2020, 11:34:17 AM »
They hang with my sleeping bags. Mine do see a lot of use in a season but I haven't had a pad for more than a season in a long time.

Do you toss and turn a lot in your sleep that you know of?
I'm for sure a side sleeper. That's why I have to use 3"+ pads. Also my "season" is like 90+ nights so may be more use than others
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Re: Insulated Sleeping Pad
« Reply #29 on: June 16, 2020, 11:39:45 AM »
I've been using the Thermarest Neoair XTherm.  I pair it with a Big Agnes sleeping bag that has a fabric sleeve on the bottom that you can stuff the XTherm in so it doesn't move around.  I've tried it with other sleeping bags and agree with others it's way too loud, esp if sharing a tent.  But that sleeve keeps you from sliding off and eliminates the sound issue.  I haven't had an issue with leakage yet... crossing fingers ;)

 


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