Looking for a pad to go along with a 3/4 UQ (either Jarbidge or DIY) and noticed this pad. The price is good, the size seems great (58"+15"=73"; I'm 72"), and it seems thick enough (1/2"). My question is if this would be enough insulation for my feet where my under quilt wouldn't reach. Anyone have experience with this?
Mine works perfect. I have both the folding one and the flat gray one. I like the folding one the best because I can use it as a sit pad for better multi use. I'm 5'8 if that helps.
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Yeah, I was thinking it looked a better option for a sit pad than the 1/8" foam pad. What's the warmth like compared to the gray one, and what thickness do you have of the gray one (for comparison)?
I have a Therm-a-rest Z seat which is similar to the AHE folding pad. Better price on the AHE pad. I also have a solid foam pad similar to the AHE grey 1/2" pad. While I like the Z seat to sit on, I don't like the way my feet feel resting on the pad due to the designed ridges and bumps. I prefer the solid foam pad. Just a consideration and may not be an issue for you.Originally Posted by Kalaallit
One more thing if you decide to go with the folding pad: you better not toss 'n turn or it gets displaced easily. (NOTE: I haven't tried AHE's specifically, just another folding pad) Not the end of the world but aggravating on a cold night.
And then trying to tug it back in place rips off a chunk that lives in your ridge line organizer for the next 8 months reminding you of your failure and how next time you're going to get the one from ahe because I bet that one wouldn't rip like that since threw quality gear and not the cheap stuff like you're always buying by trying to avoid spending any real money while it's still painfully obvious that by having to buy them twice you spent far more than you would have had you just bought the better one too begin with.
Hypothetically.
Hypothetically, of course.
I have the 1/8" piece. I've used it to 24 degrees with wool socks and no issues. As far as bunching and moving around, well that is the penalty of not using full length under quilts. I can move the folding pad with my feet to adjust but have to pull feet to hands to adjust gray pad because it has a tacky surface compared to folding pad if that makes since.
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Zero experience using the folding pad as a foot pad, but I love it as a sit pad!!
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