Draumr Amok sleeping pad thread

[tazmaniac]

Not to compete with the Shug Kool Aid thread, just a more targeted thread...

So I currently own four Hennessey hammocks, they're great but with a slooowly recovering frozen shoulder, I find sleeping in a gathered end hammock bunches my shoulders together and also forces my arms into positions that I find difficult to drift off in. A friend suggested the Amok and it really seems to be the answer. I'm committed to getting one. The only shortcoming IMO seems to be the cost for not-included sleeping pad (http://www.amokequipment.com/sleepingpads). I'm frugal by nature (my wife says there's a difference between frugal and cheap ), and I am reluctant to shell out $385 for a sleeping pad. Amok says that a cheap pool mattress will work, but all I could find was this one. Amok also suggests on their pad recommendation page that pool pads are "for relaxation usage", which I assume means "don't rely on these for backwoods applications".

So, I'm putting it out there, what have y'all discovered about sleeping pads in Amoks?

I didn't mention in my other reply but I kept googling and watching that down mat 9 and bought it on sale for like $179. Google is amazing for this purpose.

[Crog Welly]

Just ordered a Draumr 3.0. Can't wait. I have an Exped Synmat UL7 LW already. But thinking ahead to the summer: Has anyone ever tried a Klimit Inertia X Frame in the pad sleeve?

[Flash Grundelore]

Just ordered a Draumr 3.0. Can't wait. I have an Exped Synmat UL7 LW already. But thinking ahead to the summer: Has anyone ever tried a Klimit Inertia X Frame in the pad sleeve?

No, I haven't, but I can tell you that the pad is absolutely the make-and-break for comfort and stability.
My guess is that the lack of horizontal [full side to side] structure on the Klymit would make it fold and flop. [If you have one, try it out and give us a post on this thread] I can certainly understand that saving weight might make the Klymit inviting.
People have already reported that they had trouble with some of the thinner tube mats.
I would trust Jonas and the AMOK guys to pick/recommend only the mats that will truly work with the design.

My personal take on everything surrounding the AMOK is that, right from the beginning, I bought into the fact that this was a heavier rig, and was never going to fit into a sub 15 pound load out. That is why I also have a gathered end hammock and under quilt. Shaving weight on the mat just diminishes the comfort, and risks compromising the structural integrity of the AMOK.

[Shug]

Just ordered a Draumr 3.0. Can't wait. I have an Exped Synmat UL7 LW already. But thinking ahead to the summer: Has anyone ever tried a Klimit Inertia X Frame in the pad sleeve?

Read their sleeping pad recommendations......http://www.amokequipment.com/sleepingpads
May give some insight.
Shug

[Crog Welly]

Mmmmm I think the Klymit x frame will fold up like a brocken deck chair . I will try it for fun after I try the exped ul7.

I was more thinking about getting a cool breeze on my back than the weight of the pad. Perhaps an inflatable bed of nails would give good ventilation.



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[MOWOGO '72]

I have a 3.0 with Tarp and Exped Downmat XP 9 LW up for grabs in the For Sale sub forum if anyone's looking for one.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ownMat-XP-9-LW

[Realstone]

I'm curious as to whether a 2" sheet of Styrofoam SM (or any rigid foam insulation board) plus a 1½" comfort pad would work. SM is pretty strong and would give an R-value of 10, + whatever R-value the comfort pad added.

[Tikker]

I'm curious as to whether a 2" sheet of Styrofoam SM ....

I'm curious how you're hauling it around heh

[tcar0341]

I have the REI Stratus for milder weather and the Exped 9downmat for serious cold.
No....not cheap but they seem to do the job.
A good and proper pad is going to be an investment.
The Amok needs the support to hold you properly and function as designed.
Shug

PS....The Kool Aid thread was not started by me by the way! I just showed one that I had.

Shug,

I did my first night in the Amok last night. I'm using a recommended pad from the Amok site (Thermarest Basecamp AF). I had a problem with that sucker folding up under my lower back / glutes. I went to REI to look at the Exped SynMat 7 LW and I think it's thicker than my Thermarest. So, I'm going to try again with a fully inflated Thermarest. If that doesn't work, I'll buy the Exped SynMat 7.

Couple of questions fer ye:
1. Have you had any problems with your sleeping pad folding under yer BUT-TOCKS?

2. When you're sleeping, do you add some tension to the lower straps to raise your legs up a bit? (Only way I can get a flat lay is to add some tension to the lower straps)

Thanks much!


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[Shug]

Shug,

I did my first night in the Amok last night. I'm using a recommended pad from the Amok site (Thermarest Basecamp AF). I had a problem with that sucker folding up under my lower back / glutes. I went to REI to look at the Exped SynMat 7 LW and I think it's thicker than my Thermarest. So, I'm going to try again with a fully inflated Thermarest. If that doesn't work, I'll buy the Exped SynMat 7.

Couple of questions fer ye:
1. Have you had any problems with your sleeping pad folding under yer BUT-TOCKS?

2. When you're sleeping, do you add some tension to the lower straps to raise your legs up a bit? (Only way I can get a flat lay is to add some tension to the lower straps)

Thanks much!


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My buttocks have not noticed anything I could not shift away from.
I tighten my knee straps a bit so I can slightly bend my knees. If I let all the tension out of the lower straps that is my flattest lay.
Have not been in mine in a while. Keep messing with it. Not sure what to tell you.