looking for input on the maximum width pad to slide in between the two layers for insulation. What do you recommend maximum...25 Or 30?
looking for input on the maximum width pad to slide in between the two layers for insulation. What do you recommend maximum...25 Or 30?
25" would do ya' well. Never even tried a 30" so can't say.
Carry forth.
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Shug's right, as usual. 25" wide should be fine.
I've tried a bunch of different pads in my Ridgerunner, and like the relatively new Sea to Summit ones best, for now. There's a comparison of an Exped pad to one of the Sea to Summit ones in the Review section, here: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...Hyperlite-pads in case that's helpful for you. [The advantage of an inflatable pad over a closed cell pad is that the inflatable pad tends to widen the hammock out, and raise you up a bit more.]
Last edited by ChacMool; 08-01-2015 at 19:47.
Can't help, having no actual experience - but some thoughts...
The width between the two hammock layers at the narrowest point is 27". Depending on the pad, a 30" pad may fit by squeezing at the center, which may also help to keep it in place, or may make it bunch up uncomfortably. A 25" pad will fit nicely but the extra 5" at the shoulders would be nice if you can make it work.
"...With saddle and pack, by paddle and track, let's go to the land of beyond."
Don't see why you couldn't cut a pad to an hour glass shape to use in the RR.
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
Just re-checked my notes. The narrowest width of the hammock bed is 29", not the 27" I stated earlier. A 30" pad should work fine.
"...With saddle and pack, by paddle and track, let's go to the land of beyond."
A 30'' pad works great. It gets snug enough that it is held into place very well. I'd say an underquilt is really the best option, but a 30'' pad is also fine.
"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." – Bilbo Baggins
I've used a 30" Klymit pad and it works very well.
I use a 25" pad but would like to try a 30"er. I like the suggestion of cutting it into a slight hour glass shape if needed.
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