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03-23-2018, 08:12 PM | #3526 |
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Rich, just man up and buy a van. Best camping rig ever.
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03-23-2018, 09:21 PM | #3527 |
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03-23-2018, 09:58 PM | #3528 |
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I’ve used cots and went back to just a pad fwiw. I found them loud, cold, and uncomfortable
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03-23-2018, 10:41 PM | #3529 |
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Fella I know has a cot. We unpacked it once indoors and then stuffed it away, no way anyone was hauling that around.
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03-23-2018, 11:56 PM | #3530 |
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I don't know anyone who's a fan of cots.
Based on what you guys are saying, i might just look for some cheaper bags and pads for the money. |
03-24-2018, 12:02 AM | #3531 | |
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For backpacking I have a mummy with 800 loft down. Mmmmmm. Rated 0 or even minus possibly. I also have a mummy rated 30 or do (also down) which packs down the size of a beer can. Horses for courses. I also a a few cheap fiberfill bags for loaners. |
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03-24-2018, 12:08 AM | #3532 |
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Now, if by "car camping" you are talking about sleeping in your car, that is a whole nuther sumpin.
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03-24-2018, 03:29 AM | #3533 |
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03-24-2018, 09:57 PM | #3534 |
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03-26-2018, 10:19 AM | #3535 |
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Need inflatable sleeping pad recommendations for me and the girlfriend.
Going to be used for backpacking but noting crazy (ie, paying money to save ounces is fine, but saving grams would be overkill) |
03-26-2018, 11:12 AM | #3536 | |
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https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Vital.../dp/B00R5KUNOG Last edited by shiplemw; 03-26-2018 at 11:23 AM. |
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03-26-2018, 11:17 AM | #3537 | |
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edit: I suppose I can also just get the tried and true coleman sleeping bag. Last edited by tobylazur; 03-26-2018 at 11:26 AM. |
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03-26-2018, 11:25 AM | #3538 | |
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03-26-2018, 11:27 AM | #3539 |
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Saw a little talk about dry bags earlier, but any suggestions for a dry bag for an SLR camera that will be in/on a kayak?
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03-26-2018, 11:37 AM | #3540 |
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03-26-2018, 11:38 AM | #3541 |
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REI Co-op Flash Insulated - it's a good pad, an affordable $100, and at 15 oz it is light. I have a Nemo Tensor I like, but they're like $170.
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03-26-2018, 11:55 AM | #3542 |
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03-26-2018, 12:17 PM | #3543 |
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Highly recommend Exped products.
We have the UL 7 mats and have been very happy with them so far. |
03-26-2018, 03:13 PM | #3544 |
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03-26-2018, 03:45 PM | #3545 |
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Thanks guys, the Exped Hyperlite Duo looks like the front runner at the moment.
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04-02-2018, 03:00 PM | #3546 |
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Just bought a Big Agnes insulated sleeping pad, inflatable. Been using self-inflating pads but they are bulky on a motorcycle.
How do you guys inflate them? Just huff away, have a pump, or the pump/pillow doodad they sell? |
04-02-2018, 03:03 PM | #3547 |
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My Exped has an optional stuff/compression sack that doubles as a pump bag, real nifty. Much better than a heavy pump or blowing.
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04-02-2018, 03:32 PM | #3548 |
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Get a pump of some kind, the water vapor in your breath isn't great for the mats for a couple reasons... And it's worth the couple oz of weight.
FYI, we switched to exped mats after a couple years of using BA mats and not being impressed with their quality and durability. |
04-02-2018, 05:21 PM | #3549 | |
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04-02-2018, 06:39 PM | #3550 |
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My Exped has a built in pump. I figured it would be bogus, but it works really well, and it keeps moisture from getting in the down (my Exped has down insulation built in).
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