Anyone use those folding, waffle-like, foam pads for under the sleeping bag? How do they compare to a thermarest self-inflating? I have a regular thermarest, and it is just a bit thinner than I would like for complete comfort. I am thinking of buying the thermarest deluxe, but I wonder about these other things. They fold up to a pretty tight size. Might be a problem getting them into a "normal" hatch, but it wouldn't be a problem for my Feathercraft. Milo Paddlewise *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
On Thu, 29 Apr 1999, Rene Milo wrote: > Anyone use those folding, waffle-like, foam pads for under the sleeping > bag? How do they compare to a thermarest self-inflating? A Thermarest is comfier, IMO. but moe expensive and more fragile. Steve Cramer Test Scoring & Reporting Services Sometimes you never can University of Georgia always tell what you Athens, GA 30602-5593 least expect the most. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
On Thu, 29 Apr 1999, Rene Milo wrote: > Anyone use those folding, waffle-like, foam pads for under the sleeping > bag? How do they compare to a thermarest self-inflating? I use a Ridge Rest, and find it works well. It's lighter than the thermorest, and I don't worry about possible air leaks. That said, my wife's Thermorest is more comfortable. Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Rene, Comfort is a subjective thing, but my .02 on the subject....I have a Ridge Rest and a Thermarest Deluxe. The Thermarest sees about 75% of the action and and 100% of the kayak camping action. If weight and size aren't critical the Thermarest Deluxe is a nice way to go. Not one of the many (ok, 7 or 8) foam pads that I've gone through over the years have compared in comfort to the thermarest. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska > -----Original Message----- > From: Rene Milo [mailto:rmilo_at_ibm.net] > Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 3:48 AM > To: Paddlewise > Subject: [Paddlewise] sleeping pads > > > Anyone use those folding, waffle-like, foam pads for under > the sleeping > bag? How do they compare to a thermarest self-inflating? I have a > regular thermarest, and it is just a bit thinner than I would like for > complete comfort. I am thinking of buying the thermarest > deluxe, but I > wonder about these other things. They fold up to a pretty > tight size. > Might be a problem getting them into a "normal" hatch, but it wouldn't > be a problem for my Feathercraft. > > Milo > Paddlewise > ************************************************************** > ************* > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > ************************************************************** > ************* > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
We used them on a camping trip in Maine last year, and didn't like them as well as the thermarests. I'd go with the thicker thermarest. There are a couple of different thicknesses, so you might not have to go all the way to "deluxe." On Thu, 29 Apr 1999 07:48:10 -0400 Rene Milo <rmilo_at_ibm.net> writes: >Anyone use those folding, waffle-like, foam pads for under the >sleeping >bag? How do they compare to a thermarest self-inflating? I have a >regular thermarest, and it is just a bit thinner than I would like for >complete comfort. I am thinking of buying the thermarest deluxe, but >I >wonder about these other things. They fold up to a pretty tight size. > >Might be a problem getting them into a "normal" hatch, but it wouldn't >be a problem for my Feathercraft. > >Milo >Paddlewise >*************************************************************************** >PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List >Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net >Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net >Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ >*************************************************************************** > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Ok, looks pretty much like a consensus. No waffles for me. Milo Poughkeepsie, NY *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
RE: open-cell foam pads under the Thermarest, and about deluxe Thermarest pads. I don't use either of them any more. The open-cell foam sponges up water, and it does nothing to insulate you against ground chill in cold weather. Both types of pads take up more room in the boat, or on the deck, than I'm willing to allocate to my "bedroom". A shortie Thermrest Lite is sufficient, even for this bony, aging body. But - take a repair kit. Somebody said they're delicate, and that's true, though I've had very good luck with them. Bill Hansen *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I still use a simple piece of blue insulite foam pad. It is cut so it will stretch out along the floor of my cockpit. It provides insulation for my cockpit while paddling, helps keep the boat clean and me above whatever little bit of water which may be lingering in the cockpit. Carrying it in this way it takes up no space to speak of. It might not be quite as eloquent as the more exotic sleeping pads, but it works for me. Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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