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Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad

Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users

Description

The ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad is a closed-cell foam sleeping pad made by Gossamer Gear. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

Manufacturer's Description:
The ThinLight pad is not designed for padding, but for insulation. It provides much better insulation for the bottom of your body than the equivalent weight of down when you are lying on it.

Made of Evazote foam, these pads are made with a unique high pressure nitrogen gas solution process. What this means to you is the foam is amazingly light and strong for its density. The pads are tough, flexible and resilient, and exhibit good UV stability. As a closed-cell foam, they will not absorb water.

Use for insulation. Great for under your legs if using a torso-only pad and people who sleep cold, or for desert hikers it works to keep the heat of the ground from disturbing your sleep.

Weight: 1.9 - 2.1 oz (54 - 60 g)
Dimensions: 19.5 x 59 x 1/8 in (50 x 150 x .318 cm)
R-value: ~.45
MSRP: $9

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad
Reviewed by Lint, Feb 23, 2009

"A little thin for use as a sleeping pad by itself (for me), this shines when used in addition to the Gossamer Gear torso length pad. On most nights I tuck my empty backpack under my feet at night to provide a little insulation from the cold ground."

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rated 5 of 5 stars ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad
Reviewed by Bruce Lymburn, Aug 30, 2008

"I took this 1/8" pad on a 10 day trek on the John Muir Trail in August 2008. I intended to use it for a bit of ground insulation, but I ended up using it for a lot more.

We all want to get comfortable when taking a break on the trail, but often that is hard to do."

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