PSA: My new $80 sleeping pad from Big Agnes saved my trip to the Sawtooths

I almost didn't buy it because my old foam pad was 'fine', but the first night out near Stanley, Idaho was way colder than I thought. The extra insulation kept me warm all night, which made hiking the next day actually fun. Anyone have a good, lighter pad they like for summer backpacking?

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luna8915h ago

Foam pads are a total trap when the temps drop. They just suck the heat right out of you. My old Thermarest was fine for summer, but I froze on a trip in the Trinity Alps. Switched to an insulated air pad and it was a total game changer. The R-value makes all the difference on cold ground.

thomas2757h ago

How cold did it get out there? I read that foam pads can lose a lot of heat to the ground if it's really chilly... glad the new one worked.