Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Aire ultra landing pad for canoe?
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Wick |
I think i will order one unless you guys tell me something bad about that one. It is a lot smaller when packed, so that is a bonus. |
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butthead |
What inflatable mattress have you used? I have lots of use (years of frequent camping) between Big Agnes and Exped inflatables and am a satisfied customer. I'm also over 66 years and 200 pounds, but vastly prefer my Exped Down Mat 5s. Packs smaller than a can of Quaker Oats weighs less than 2 pounds and I can adjust the firmness as needed. butthead |
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Wick |
quote butthead: Wallmart, target, sears, coleman type,,those kind of airmattresses,,never from a store like REI or similar. I was at REI today looking at them, and was reminded how much they felt like all the others i have used. I keep thinking even if the air goes away, the foam would help me make it thru the night. I am concerned with the bulk since we started adding everything up that we want to carry while browsing REI. Right now, all we have are the canoes, and the desire to go to the BWCA before i get too old! |
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yellowcanoe |
They don't bounce miserably; have a tough hide and are usually insulated. Check out the R value.. above 5 is OK for summer camping. They won't cold spot out. The newer ones have a backup system if one side leaks. ( and they all come with a repair kit). Thermarest makes foam sleeping pads but at 71 I got too old for mine. The airmattress whether it be Exped Sea to Summit or Big Agnes or the Thermarest models are way more comfy. |
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Wick |
The wife is quite a bit lighter. Should i buy her the regular 3 inch thick, and not the ultra 4 inch? Do they roll up small? |
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yellowcanoe |
I use a Sea to Summit Comfort Insulated Deluxe Mat here Our other mat is by Exped. |
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butthead |
Also a large variety of sizes and styles exist form very compact 3/4 length to long and extra wide, various thickness and insulation. I heartily recomend an insulated pad even in summer., non insulated allow air convection cooling and a cold nite. You do not have to buy at REI but they are a great place to see different makes and models. butthead |
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Wick |
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