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Posted by rdavis on March 29, 2008 at 9:08:53 pm EDT
In reply to Which Thermarest posted by friend on March 29, 2008 at 1:23:03 pm EDT

The luxurious answer is two a piece. I'll explain.

I separate car camping and backpacking gear where luxury affords; a lightweight bivy for backpacking, a large, comfortable tent with gear vestibule for car camping (it's usually a climbing, fishing or hunting trip and I need the room). So, the pad I carry for hiking (a cut down foam torso) and the "pad" I carry for car camping (a veritable blowup mattress) are designed to fit my needs. So long as your budget allows, I recommend the same.

If it doesn't, though, here's my advice: try out a pad at the store with the idea of backpacking in mind. Find whatever you think is best and buy it. When you're car camping, supplement your pad with a piece of foam formed to your tent, or an extra blanket or two...instant comfort.

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