ALPS vs Proforce vs others

santacruz

santacruz

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I know someone asked Jeff about one of his pics of his pack and he mentioned his mat was a proforce multimat if i remember correctly. How comfortable are these. I'm 39 and slept out in the tent last night with my son in the backyard and my back was pretty sore and I used one of those fold-up foam pads. Are these self-inflating air mats good and are any better than the others? Anybody have serious experience with these? I know some are lighter and some or thicker but how do they perform?
 
Dont know about the ones you mentioned but i have a Thermarest Prolite4 and i love it.
I have back issues, not as bad as a year ago but still, and i have zero pain or discomfort when i wake up. Thickness is 2.5cm.
Packed size is stated by Thermarest as 11*33cm(4.5*13inch).
 
the thermarest self inflating pads are a must for backpacking or camping. It all comes down to what your going to use it for, and how much weight you dont mind carrying. when i car camp i use the thermarest dream time I think it weights 6lbs and is 5 or 6 inches thick. Sleeping on it is like sleeping on clouds. the new thermarest i just bought, but havent used yet is the neoair. its 2 inches thick but only weighs 14 ounces.
 
I bought a "DreamTime" last year and it rules for car/canoe camping.
No way in hell would I even attempt to carry it while backpacking though - it's hammocks for me.
 
I have a Multimat, it's like a Thermarest (self-inflating, less than an inch thick.)

It's a fairly good insulator, but if you want comfort it's not the way to go.

I've been using an Exped Synmat 7 Deluxe for almost two years now and it is the BEST pad I've ever used or heard of!

It's huge, thick, has an integrated pump. A one-way intake as well as a separate one-way release (so you're not fighting to get the air out like the self-inflating pads) and it's insulated. I've slept on the snow and it is incredibly warm. Two and a half inches thick. And one of the best things is that it's light and folds up as small as the Multimat does. Small enough to put in your pack, instead of tying it to the bottom. They are a little pricey but soooo worth the money. :)

You need to check them out. :thumbup:
 
Thanks for the info! I think I'm leaning towards the neoair or the exped since I do want to be able to pack it as well. Appreciate the help!
 
I've been using the same ThermRest 3/4 length mattress for the past 15 years and have had zero problems or repairs.

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santacruz said:
Thanks for the info! I think I'm leaning towards the neoair or the exped since I do want to be able to pack it as well. Appreciate the help!
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If you head to REI you should be able to try both (and several more) before you make your decision. Whether you buy there or not. :thumbup:
 
I'm gonna do just that at lunch. I figured that would be the place to try something like this. Then compare online for pricing. Can't imagine REI has a great price but I guess you never know. Thanks guys!
 
Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad for only for $60 today at:

http://outdoordaily.com/
Amazon about the same price

There is a lot of good review for this one. Come insulated and price good. The size of a nalgene bottle. Comes with a bag and repair kit.

--Hugh
 
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