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  Topic Name: sleep pad on: December 25, 2008, 08:14:59 AM
LiMoDad


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« on: December 25, 2008, 08:14:59 AM »
Any recommendations for a good winter use sleep pad that won't break the bank?
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  Topic Name: sleep pad Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 09:10:40 PM
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« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 09:10:40 PM »
I don't own it yet, but its on the list.
http://www.backcountry.com/store/ODR0361/Exped-DownMat-Sleeping-Pad.html?CMP_ID=SH_FRO001&CMP_SKU=ODR0361&mv_pc=r126

I don’t know your bank, but right now it would break mine. I currently use an old military issue foam pad.
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  Topic Name: sleep pad Reply #2 on: December 26, 2008, 04:51:51 AM
LiMoDad


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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2008, 04:51:51 AM »
That is real nice and would be perfect.  The $ is a little more than I can afford at the moment.
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  Topic Name: sleep pad Reply #3 on: December 26, 2008, 10:00:55 AM
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« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2008, 10:00:55 AM »
me too...
Craigslist.org might be a good place to look if your not in a rush.
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  Topic Name: sleep pad Reply #4 on: December 26, 2008, 11:22:15 AM
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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2008, 11:22:15 AM »
Just use closed cell foam with an extra layer or two for your torso. If you want good quality foam get the evazote ones from MEC in Canada.
avoid ridge rests etc. for bivys  since the corrugations pack up with snow and lessen their effectiveness.
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  Topic Name: sleep pad Reply #5 on: January 06, 2009, 05:46:39 AM
LiMoDad


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« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2009, 05:46:39 AM »
I went real cheap:   http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/767133 
Hopefully I'll be testing it next week.
I use a minus 20 bag & a fleece liner but I still always freeze my ass off.
Hopefully this will give me a little extra insulation
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