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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak Oyl Aero Mountain Sleeping Pad
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Product DetailsThe Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak Oyl Aero Mountain Sleeping Pad proves that you dont have to skimp on comfort to be easy on the environment. With a shell made from recycled PET pop bottles and foam made with palm oil-based polyurethane, this four-season sleep mat comforts both your aching body and your environmental conscience. This self-inflating pad also features strategically placed strips of Aerogel padding in the torso that add 10 to 15% more warmth than similar foam-only pads. Raised sidewalls and a center grip section keep you from sliding off in your sleep, and the included stuff sack and repair kit prepare you for long stints in the backcountry.Price : $ 109.95  |
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Backpacking? If weight and bulk are top issues, then get a lightweight pad, as they are far less bulky than other pads. If you can spare a bit of bulk and some ounces, then a midweight pad does work, as it is more comfortable and warmer. |
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For Campground Use : For campground use, get a luxury pad. Just don't plan on taking them into the mountains. Midweight pads also work, but they aren't nearly as comfortable as a luxury pad. |
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Say "NO" to Foam! Foam pads have two advantages...they'll never leak and they are cheap. But they aren't nearly as effective in keeping the camper warm (one exception, see below), aren't comfortable at all, and are nasty to pack. Just say "NO" to foam! |
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Remember their Purpose! The purpose of a sleeping pad is to keep the camper warm (primary use) and comfortable (secondary use). Thicker pads keep the camper warmer because there is more air between the ground and camper...thus insulating the camper from the cold ground. |
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Sleeping in the Snow? If so, you want to get a luxury pad...as they will provide far more warmth than any other type of pad. And to heck with the weight and bulk. There are also some specially designed foam pads (not cheap army surplus pads) that work well for winter camping, too. |
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Don't Forget the Stuff Sack! Sadly, many sleeping pads do NOT come with the stuff sack...it's something you need to buy separately. While it's a pain, do it...as the stuff sacks are designed specifically for the pad (reducing bulk and allowing for easy stuffing). |
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