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From: gbr@mb2c.UUCP (Jerry Ruhno)
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Subject: Re: HELP! Need info on foam pads (camping)
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Date: Fri, 30-Aug-85 08:18:39 EDT
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> I am looking for information on foam pads for use in camping
> (under sleeping bags).  Both my wife and I love camping, but
> our bones need more protection than they used to.  I have
> heard that there have been new innovations in pad design, but
> I don't know where to start.  Any comments/suggestions/information
> would be greatly appreciated.

Recently I was also looking for sleeping pads. I was tired of blowing up
those air mattresses. I ended up ordering a 'kamp pad' from Don Gleason's
catalog but when it arrived I found it didn't give enough support. In fact
I have yet to find a foam pad that does give enough support. All that I
have seen use the soft foam. So I went against my original decision of not
spending alot of money and bought a 'camp rest' by Therm-a-rest. If you 
are not familiar with Therm-a-rest they are foam pad covered with an air
tight nylon cover and has a valve. When you unroll it the foam expands an
sucks the air in. Then you close the valve an you have an air mattress that
has foam for insulation. Only one problem, the 'camp rest' is expensive, like
about $63. It is their newest one and is 72" x 27". They have other sizes
that are smaller and are good for backpackers. Am I glad I spent the money,
you bet. It was the best sleep I had ever had since I have been camping.
Let me know if you find anything that works for you.


					Jerry Ruhno
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