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Posted by pillowthread on April 28, 2008 at 12:55:32 am EDT
In reply to Opinions please, width of sleeping bag pad.... posted by hawk37 on April 27, 2008 at 6:47:58 am EDT

Many people use a full-length, thinner closed-cell foam pad underneath a 3/4 length self-inflatable for winter use, and one or the other inbetween. 20" is generally enough for a back/side sleeper who doesn't shop in the big & tall section, and doesn't roll around a bunch. A company called
Nunatak makes a nice closed-cell pad that is light weight and easily packable, if not expensive. Otherwise, I have good luck at www.prolitegear.com. You just might have to try out a few though, and see which one works best for you. I currently use a full-length Z-rest and a 3/4 length EMS self-inflatable.

As far as slipping off of them, a good trick is to slather some seam-grip on at least the bottom side, or both sides, of the pad. This adds little weight, and in many situations--especially if your campsite is not level--will help prevent the dreaded middle-of-the-night sleeping pad shimmy...

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