Budget sleeping pad?
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Budget sleeping pad?
I know I might be expecting too much, but here goes.
I’m looking for an inflatable sleeping pad for my son. Needs to be lightish, say not more than 600/700g, lighter is better of course, full length (he’s 6’3”) and have a bit of insulation, say 2-3 season use, R value 3. He’s a backpacker more than a bikepacker so packed size not so critical. Here’s the hard bit, budget £60.
Thanks in advance.
I’m looking for an inflatable sleeping pad for my son. Needs to be lightish, say not more than 600/700g, lighter is better of course, full length (he’s 6’3”) and have a bit of insulation, say 2-3 season use, R value 3. He’s a backpacker more than a bikepacker so packed size not so critical. Here’s the hard bit, budget £60.
Thanks in advance.
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cheap multimat type one* - next to no r value and then a foam mat under that [or between you and the pad not sure which would be the warmer option
Will be under budget but a bit of a compromise
when you say two seasons which two spring and summer or autumn and winter as that would not work for the later
* Its about £40 300 ish gramms and mine has been fine in use but its warm summer use only or camping with a much thicker sleeping bag - not sure i can quite recomend it but it is reasoably comfortable and has not burst in 5 years of intermittent use -20 nights ? its not my go to its my lend to bag
I have used it as my kids get my good ones in summer - its fine but a thermarest crinkly is much much warmer
Will be under budget but a bit of a compromise
when you say two seasons which two spring and summer or autumn and winter as that would not work for the later
* Its about £40 300 ish gramms and mine has been fine in use but its warm summer use only or camping with a much thicker sleeping bag - not sure i can quite recomend it but it is reasoably comfortable and has not burst in 5 years of intermittent use -20 nights ? its not my go to its my lend to bag
I have used it as my kids get my good ones in summer - its fine but a thermarest crinkly is much much warmer
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Lazarus, 2-3 season I’m thinking spring - summer - autumn. Will have a look at multimat ones, Ta.
Stu, that Exped one looks good vfm thanks, I could probably stretch to few more pennies.
Stu, that Exped one looks good vfm thanks, I could probably stretch to few more pennies.
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It's probably the best you'll get for that kind of money. Also nice to know that it has a 5 year warranty (Exped are good at that kind of thing), so in my mind, it's less 'disposable' than something cheaper.Stu, that Exped one looks good vfm thanks, I could probably stretch to few more pennies.
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https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... ular-p1063
Please note R values can be US ror SI and its SI [ as per stus one is 1.7 r value and its half the weight hence why you can add the foam pad,
Its tolerable for spring /summer/autumn/but i would want a[3-5 degree C] warmer than the weather sleeping bag to tbe certain unless it was very warm.
see also
https://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/robens ... cification
and
https://www.outdooraction.co.uk/camping ... -13350.php
later is over the weight limit and stus is a better choice
Please note R values can be US ror SI and its SI [ as per stus one is 1.7 r value and its half the weight hence why you can add the foam pad,
Its tolerable for spring /summer/autumn/but i would want a[3-5 degree C] warmer than the weather sleeping bag to tbe certain unless it was very warm.
see also
https://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/robens ... cification
and
https://www.outdooraction.co.uk/camping ... -13350.php
later is over the weight limit and stus is a better choice
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I’m 6’3, a normal length mat is too short. I need a long version, particularly if I want to use a pillow
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Similar but lighter and only £48 for black friday?
Not a recommendation, but someone might be able to say yay or nay as Im looking to replace my vango compact mat (which is heavier, only 3/4 length and 3cm thick and not all that compact when rolled up). Inactually find short mats fine with a pillow (drybag with clothes in), as the pillow goes on the ground not the mat?
https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/0592 ... green.html
Not a recommendation, but someone might be able to say yay or nay as Im looking to replace my vango compact mat (which is heavier, only 3/4 length and 3cm thick and not all that compact when rolled up). Inactually find short mats fine with a pillow (drybag with clothes in), as the pillow goes on the ground not the mat?
https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/0592 ... green.html
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Thanks guys, it’s looking like the Exped one is favourite.
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How about the one Borderer has in the classifieds?
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consider the length of whatever you buy.
I'm 6'1" and the regular length pads i've had are only just long enough, depends how you sleep.
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Thanks techno and Landslide.
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He’s used my standard (185cm) pad and he says it’s fine, he curls up a bit I think.
I’ve seen Borderer’s one for sale, but it’s a pressie for him so prefer to get a new one.
I’ve seen Borderer’s one for sale, but it’s a pressie for him so prefer to get a new one.
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I have a couple of others that are brand new and unused - I will list them just now.
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Ah, I saw this too late and have ordered an Exped one, thanks for trying.by Borderer » Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:28 pm
I have a couple of others that are brand new and unused - I will list them just now.
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Nae bother, I'm sure he will be better on an Exped one, just not kinder on the pocket