So after my pad failure this weekend on a scouting trip (See other thread), I'm considering going to a pad combination system. A Thermarest Z-lite closed cell pad (14oz)on the bottom and a Klymit X-frame (9oz) or other ultralight type pad on top of it.
Total combined weight for the system, 23 oz, or 1 lb 7 oz.
Pro's:
Protection for the inflatable pad.
Can use the closed cell pad for sitting/glassing
Redundancy, never without a functioning pad
Improved r-value (I'm guessing on this one)
Good comfort when used together
Con's:
Space, the Z-lite is bulky.
My motivation for this is that I don't ever want to have to sleep on a lumpy granite bed again. Those two nights were miserable and really drained my energy and morale for scouting/hunting.
What am I not thinking of? Good idea? Bad idea?
I had never had a single problem with my inflatable pads that couldn't be easily fixed with a patch kit, until now. This has really shaken my confidence in the inflatable pads.
Total combined weight for the system, 23 oz, or 1 lb 7 oz.
Pro's:
Protection for the inflatable pad.
Can use the closed cell pad for sitting/glassing
Redundancy, never without a functioning pad
Improved r-value (I'm guessing on this one)
Good comfort when used together
Con's:
Space, the Z-lite is bulky.
My motivation for this is that I don't ever want to have to sleep on a lumpy granite bed again. Those two nights were miserable and really drained my energy and morale for scouting/hunting.
What am I not thinking of? Good idea? Bad idea?
I had never had a single problem with my inflatable pads that couldn't be easily fixed with a patch kit, until now. This has really shaken my confidence in the inflatable pads.