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From: smh@rduxb.UUCP (henning)
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Subject: Re: HELP! Need info on foam pads (camping)
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Date: Mon, 2-Sep-85 22:25:59 EDT
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> Closed foam is very important feature of pads for sleeping.  Most
> stores that carry camping supplies have these foam pads that are
> usually blue ...
> 
> If you would like alittle more confort you might want to get a
> term-a-rest pad( backpackers air mattress).  It has an open cell foam
> core that is covered by an air tight nylon.  It does not absorbe
> water.  It is self inflatable, just open the valve and air poors in.

My new REI catalog (REI, POBox C88125, Seattle, WA 98188) has a new pad:
The EQUALIZER Mattress self-inflating, nylon covered mattress is anatomically
designed to fill the contours of your body.  The Therm-a-rest is a flat 
pad while the new one is sculptured to fit.  It costs $35 for short and
$45 for long.  The short backpackers model weighs 2 pounds, 2 ounces.