Touring - Ortlieb Mattress / Sleeping Pad

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drumthebenway
04-29-08, 06:42 AM
Anybody have any experience with Ortlieb's sleeping pads? I just purchased one and have so far been impressed with the level of comfort, the lack of sleeping-bag-slippage, and its fairly light weight. I haven't yet taken it out for more than one night at a time.

Anybody else used one of these?

cdstg
04-29-08, 11:10 PM
Hi I have not got one but thinking about it as I have seen some here for about $20 USD which is so much less than thermarest Which one did you go for ?
DukeArcher
04-30-08, 04:53 AM
I've got one. Really good, and seemingly impervious to puncture - especially when compared to Thermarest.

drumthebenway
04-30-08, 08:53 AM
Hi I have not got one but thinking about it as I have seen some here for about $20 USD which is so much less than thermarest Which one did you go for ?

I went for the "Classic". I wanted full length and at least a moderate amount of padding but didn't want it to be too bulky. I like that it's waterproof, but I'm still undecided as to whether I'll really leave it exposed to the elements on my rear rack when I go biking. It would be handy not to have to bring a big dry bag... Thoughts?