User Review: Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad

Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad
Above: The current ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 30, 2008 by Bruce Lymburn

Rating:

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. Sharp rocks and pine needles, pebbles, etc. -- ouch. The answer: this pad.

I packed it at the top of my pack, folded up, and grabbed it whenever I took a break. I would sit on it or lie on it: instant comfort. It took a bit of wear and tear from this use, but that's OK -- better wear and tear on it than on me.

At only about 2 oz., this is a no-brainer. My base pack weight was about 19 lbs., not including food and water (but including a bear canister), and the pad was a very welcome addition.

I'll use it again next summer when I finish up the JMT.

Save & Share

Where to Buy

Sorry, we couldn't find any online retailers selling the Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad. You may be able to find it new or used at one of these sites:

Trailspace Classifieds

US | Canada | UK | Aus

GearTrade

Retailers: Do you sell the Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad? List your site here.

Similar Sleeping Pads

Compare
See how the Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad stacks up against the competition: read more sleeping pad reviews or more about Gossamer Gear.

Contribute
Have you used a Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad or a similar product? Write a gear review.

Discuss
Still have questions? Answers? Opinions? Join the converstation in the Trailspace Forums.