Comments on: Sleeping pads – warmth vs weight http://chrisechterling.com/blog/2009/09/28/sleeping-pads-warmth-vs-weight/ Climbing, Backpacking, Photography Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:24:59 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Chris http://chrisechterling.com/blog/2009/09/28/sleeping-pads-warmth-vs-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-899 Chris Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:33:11 +0000 http://chrisechterling.com/blog/?p=266#comment-899 Steve, It is hard to pin down a reason why that system isn't working for you. It seems that it should, however, physiological differences between people play a big factor, as does acclimation. For example, I often feel pretty cold my first night out. By week 2, I am not as affected by the cold temperatures. If you are doing weekend trips, perhaps you just aren't able to get accustomed to the cold in such a short time. Steve,

It is hard to pin down a reason why that system isn’t working for you. It seems that it should, however, physiological differences between people play a big factor, as does acclimation.

For example, I often feel pretty cold my first night out. By week 2, I am not as affected by the cold temperatures. If you are doing weekend trips, perhaps you just aren’t able to get accustomed to the cold in such a short time.

]]> By: Steve Lindley http://chrisechterling.com/blog/2009/09/28/sleeping-pads-warmth-vs-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-897 Steve Lindley Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:45:31 +0000 http://chrisechterling.com/blog/?p=266#comment-897 Chris, Excellent site. Excellent information. I have a few questions and would appreciate any input you can give me. I recently purchased a Marmot Never Summer Membrain 0 degree bag and am using a Big Agnes Insulated Air Core pad inside a Maarmot EOS1 tent. I sleep in a fleece skull hat, long johns, Pategonia Nano Puff pullover and Smartwool socks. I am unable to keep warm in 32 degree temps here in central Pennsylvania with this system. I know I am a cold sleeper but shouldn't this system keeep me warm at that temp AND BELOW? Marmot has agreed to EN test the bag for me. Big Agnes says I should be using an additional close cell foam pad. I am pretty well up on the current thinking on hydration, caloric intake before going to bed and urinating when neccessary to enable comfortable sleep at cold temps. Any thoughts, suggestions? Chris,
Excellent site. Excellent information. I have a few questions and would appreciate any input you can give me. I recently purchased a Marmot Never Summer Membrain 0 degree bag and am using a Big Agnes Insulated Air Core pad inside a Maarmot EOS1 tent. I sleep in a fleece skull hat, long johns, Pategonia Nano Puff pullover and Smartwool socks. I am unable to keep warm in 32 degree temps here in central Pennsylvania with this system. I know I am a cold sleeper but shouldn’t this system keeep me warm at that temp AND BELOW? Marmot has agreed to EN test the bag for me. Big Agnes says I should be using an additional close cell foam pad. I am pretty well up on the current thinking on hydration, caloric intake before going to bed and urinating when neccessary to enable comfortable sleep at cold temps. Any thoughts, suggestions?

]]> By: Chris http://chrisechterling.com/blog/2009/09/28/sleeping-pads-warmth-vs-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Chris Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:42:15 +0000 http://chrisechterling.com/blog/?p=266#comment-163 Glad you liked the chart. Now that the weather is turning colder, I can start testing my Exped mat in the weather it was meant for. Watch for an update this winter. Glad you liked the chart. Now that the weather is turning colder, I can start testing my Exped mat in the weather it was meant for. Watch for an update this winter.

]]> By: Hendrik M http://chrisechterling.com/blog/2009/09/28/sleeping-pads-warmth-vs-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Hendrik M Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:02:14 +0000 http://chrisechterling.com/blog/?p=266#comment-162 Chris, an interesting chart. I'm thinking to get an Exped 9 for the Winter, its super heavy but it should keep me nice warm. Now off to read your initial review of it! Chris, an interesting chart. I’m thinking to get an Exped 9 for the Winter, its super heavy but it should keep me nice warm. Now off to read your initial review of it!

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