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Tried a cheap foam pad from Walmart for a year, then got a Thermarest Z Lite. The difference in sleep was worth the $45.
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rose_craig974d ago
Yeah, that blog about foam losing insulation is spot on lol.
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danielmason4d ago
Honestly, that blog @felix_henderson54 mentioned seems off. My old blue foam pad from a decade ago still works fine for summer trips, it just feels different. The real upgrade with a Z Lite isn't about the foam failing, it's the closed-cell design. That Walmart pad probably compressed flat under your hips after a few months. The Thermarest just stays put and keeps you off the cold ground way longer.
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felix_henderson544d ago
Read a blog that said foam pads lose their insulation faster than people realize. Makes sense you felt such a big upgrade.
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