I am trying to reduce my base weight. I have an underquilt, but honestly I like a pad better. I like a little extra padding and a sleeping pad provides that wher an underwuilt doesnt. I am currently using a 15 year old Thermarest that weighs about 3.5 lbs. I have tried a Walmart foam pad and it's to ridged. My Thermarest is by far the most comfortable option. Is there anything out there that weighs less that would be as comfortable?
https://www.klymit.com/insulated-hammock-v.html
You could try something like this. Or a thermarest X therm type.
Last edited by wideguy; 05-27-2017 at 16:21.
Agreed. I reviewed one here on HF...Originally Posted by wideguy
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...V-Sleeping-Pad
Or, if you really want to reduce your base weight, go for one of the Klymit rectangular ground pads. They work in a hammock and will help you shave a few additional ounces.
All of the Klymit insulated pads have a 4.4 R-value, but you may want to supplement them when you get well below freezing.
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For ultra light and high-ish r value, it is hard to beat a woman's (higher r value) Xlite. I think they weigh in right around 12oz. You will have to determine comfort and weather the width and length will work for you. If you stick with pads, I would suggest looking into a pump sack if you are not yet familiar. I would guess your 3.5# thermarest may be self inflating at that weight.
Good luck.
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