As we all know, pads this thin can be quite comfortable if you use them in the right conditions. I didn't. Normally, I'd use a pad like this in forest duff, dirt, or grass. I had none of those things available. I was on light shale with sparse grass. I could feel every little rock and lump. I have to also admit that I have trouble on any of the thin foam pads in any condition. Both of my ankles have been dislocated, my left leg broken, my left hip bone bruised, my right hip cracked, my left elbow cracked, two upper vertebra damaged in my neck, torn ligament in my left knee, and my right shoulder has been dislocated 6 times. Now that I think of it, I guess it's surprising I ever get comfortable...lol. The most surprising thing is that I think, on "normal" ground, I could sleep comfortably on this pad. I think it will prove to be as comfortable as my Ridgerest and much lighter.

The thing about this pad that really excites me is the insulation it provides. I had the pad in a Big Agnes Cross Mountain. It got down to 25 degrees with a 65% humidity and I stayed warm. There were no cold spots on this pad, not even where the rocks were poking me.

I'll be using this pad in a Hennessy Hammock in a Big Agnes bag so ground comfort just won't be an issue. But the insulation ability sure will.

Jerry Goller

geartester@qwest.net

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