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Comment on Pad Judgment: How to Choose the Right Sleeping Pad by Illimani94

Illimani94 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:25:08 +0000

For cold weather camping, especially on snow, I take one of each: a Thermarest Prolite 3 and a Z-Rest. It’s a bit heavier than either alone, but the combination gives excellent ground insulation and if the Thermarest gets punctured I’ll at least have SOME insulation.

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Comment on Pad Judgment: How to Choose the Right Sleeping Pad by Eileen

Eileen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:43:39 +0000

I have a big agnes, not so big, not so heavy. It is light, packs to a wonderfully small size, very comfortable. The fact that it is insulated and made in Colorado, support the home state further +++

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Comment on Pad Judgment: How to Choose the Right Sleeping Pad by terry

terry — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:34:20 +0000

Years ago, before Termarest was even a twinkle, I found an inflatable with 6 separate chambers. It is very warm, comfortable and packs into a 2″x10″ cylinder. One of the chambers popped, and I still had the other 5 to rely on. Later, another popped. Well, I found a patch kit, patched the holes and it is as good as new. The only problem – I don’t know who the manufacturer is and can’t remember where I got it. Does anyone know where I can find some of these? I want to supply my kids and grandkids with one.

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Comment on Pad Judgment: How to Choose the Right Sleeping Pad by Adam Riser

Adam Riser — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:05:37 +0000

I’ve never heard of that before. Thanks for the tip Alex.

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Comment on Pad Judgment: How to Choose the Right Sleeping Pad by Alex

Alex — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:17:15 +0000

I have the inflatable one. Works well. Be careful not to drip any Deet insect repellant on it. will burn right thru it.

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Comment on How To Beat the Mid-Summer Heat by Rob de Luca

Rob de Luca — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:14:00 +0000

Dang. I knew I forgot something. Those things are great, because they center the evaporative cooling around your carotid arteries.

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Comment on How To Beat the Mid-Summer Heat by danny

danny — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:05:23 +0000

what are your thoughts on the bandanas that have water absorbing crystals to keep your neck cool?

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Comment on Deciphering Sleeping-Bag Ratings by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:08:24 +0000

To go along with Sophia., its true Golite uses the EN ratings along with REI and Kelty.

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Comment on How to Stay Cool and Avoid Overheating by Justin Mool

Justin Mool — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:28:54 +0000

Thanks Mark.

The heatwave that hit the East Coast a few weeks ago had us thinking about this. I think one of the most interesting stats is that Illinois has the most fatalities … Heat + humidity = dangerous. Keep reading and spread the word!

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Comment on How to Stay Cool and Avoid Overheating by Mark Zarro

Mark Zarro — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:15:50 +0000

Excellent article and I’m glad you posted the heat stroke fatalities stats – good show. Also I like the fact that you provided real advice (get out of the sun, sit down, and have a drink) as opposed to touting some sort of nonsense (e.g. “drink a gallon of GatorMade Brand Hydration Fluid”) and the like. Good job and keep up the good work.

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