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DannyMilks
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Feb 6, 2017
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I used a lot of torso / shorty pads in the 40-50" range and they were fine, for the time. But then air pads got so much lighter that the weight savings weren't worth the hassle of a short pad. So for the last few years I have only used full-length air pads.
Using a z-lite or Montbell UL 90, there wasn't much drop-off where the pad ended under my leg. A backpack or jacket was sufficient. But almost all air pads are 2-3" thick, and I would think the drop-off would be harder to manage. What do you do in this situation? I'm thinking of the Klymit Junior here @WJGhouse
Feb 6, 2017
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Feb 7, 2017
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DannyMilksI rarely sleep on my back. Mostly fetal, sometimes with one leg extended, so the short pads pretty much allow me to have my whole body on the pad. That's why I'm attracted to this the Static V Jr.
When I used that short Thermarest Neoair Xlite, I'd occasionally put my inflatable pillow above the pad, and a stuff bag of cold wx clothing under my legs. That Xlite is 47" long, the Klymet is both a little longer at 50.4". Its 3" wider, and more rectangular than the narrowly tapered Xlite, so my butt and knees won't be hanging off the sides!
Had to go look at that Montbell! I have an REI self-inflatable about the same thickness. These days I enjoy the high loft pads that keep my old, bony hips off the ground!
Feb 7, 2017
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