Finally a sleeping pad that works!
05-31-21, 10:09 AM
#1
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Finally a sleeping pad that works!
Been trying sleeping pads and air mats for the past two months and getting frustrated with the results. Read online a guy who stacked two Nemo Switchbacks and found no issues with pressure points. Since I already had a Thermarest Z-Lite Sol I got another and tried it. Was better, but not quite right. Went out and picked up two Nemo Switchback pads at REI and I hit the jackpot! Just got done with three nights in a row sleeping on two Nemo pads stacked on top one another and had zero pressure point issues.
Nemo also makes an Ultralight Switchback pad which is 4oz lighter than the standard Switchback, but I won't bother trying it since they are in the same weight class as the Z-Lite Sol and I know the results I obtained with two of those.
Happy to say the last of the gear I need is a backpacking quilt or a light rectangular sleeping bag with a zipper on two sides so it can be used as a blanket. Getting close to ready for touring this summer.
Nemo also makes an Ultralight Switchback pad which is 4oz lighter than the standard Switchback, but I won't bother trying it since they are in the same weight class as the Z-Lite Sol and I know the results I obtained with two of those.
Happy to say the last of the gear I need is a backpacking quilt or a light rectangular sleeping bag with a zipper on two sides so it can be used as a blanket. Getting close to ready for touring this summer.
05-31-21, 11:12 PM
#2
aka Timi
Cool that you found something that works for you!
I watched the Switchback promo film. Hard to tell on a screen but it looked fairly bulky. How do you pack them? Can it be rolled around the outside of a tent as I do with my old skool thermorest closed cell pad?
I watched the Switchback promo film. Hard to tell on a screen but it looked fairly bulky. How do you pack them? Can it be rolled around the outside of a tent as I do with my old skool thermorest closed cell pad?
06-01-21, 05:41 PM
#3
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Yes, the folding sleeping pads are bulky, however on a bike it doesn't matter much to me. Normal people use a single pad, however since I am abby-normal I use two pads. They are easily secured to the rear rack along with the tent and sleeping bag (will be a quilt when I find an acceptable one)..
Edit: For what it is worth, the promo film was marketing hyperbole. The real noticeable difference is the density of the foam when compared to the Z-Lite Sol. Of course there is a slight weight penalty of about 4 oz, but for the comfort it is worth it.
Edit: For what it is worth, the promo film was marketing hyperbole. The real noticeable difference is the density of the foam when compared to the Z-Lite Sol. Of course there is a slight weight penalty of about 4 oz, but for the comfort it is worth it.
Last edited by TiHabanero; 06-01-21 at 05:44 PM.
06-02-21, 04:15 PM
#4
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I've been pretty happy with a regular closed cell pad and a Sea to Summit inflatable on top of it. The closed cell pads the tent floor and, I hope, reduces wear. The air mattress is very cushy. It inflates and deflates easily; 7 breaths for me. It packs up in its own stuff sack about the size of a beer can, and can be repacked into the original stuff sack without assistance.
