I need to pick up a couple new sleeping pads.
Wife and I are looking at through-hiking the roughly 275 mile Superior Hiking Trail along shore of Lake Superior on the northern shore of Minnesota this summer. I need new sleeping pads.
Priorities (in no particular order)
Cost is not a factor. I'll pay for the best combination of the above 3 factors, this is a month long hike, shaving a couple dollars and compromising on my priorities is not a viable option.
I found this review but some of the pads are not particularly current, some are way to bulky/heavy to backpack in rugged areas.
http://expeditionportal.com/sleeping-pads-the-mother-of-all-reviews/
Not looking for pads designed for car camping. Must weigh under 1.5# yet still be durable. Looking for a 3 season pad, thermal insulation is not needed but if can recommend a pad with thermal insulation that fits my criteria that would be preferred.
Wife and I are looking at through-hiking the roughly 275 mile Superior Hiking Trail along shore of Lake Superior on the northern shore of Minnesota this summer. I need new sleeping pads.
Priorities (in no particular order)
- Comfort
- Packability
- Low Weight
- Warranty - that is actually backed up by manufacturer
Cost is not a factor. I'll pay for the best combination of the above 3 factors, this is a month long hike, shaving a couple dollars and compromising on my priorities is not a viable option.
I found this review but some of the pads are not particularly current, some are way to bulky/heavy to backpack in rugged areas.
http://expeditionportal.com/sleeping-pads-the-mother-of-all-reviews/
Not looking for pads designed for car camping. Must weigh under 1.5# yet still be durable. Looking for a 3 season pad, thermal insulation is not needed but if can recommend a pad with thermal insulation that fits my criteria that would be preferred.
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