If you own a Yeti three season, what size pad do you have for your feet?
I am 6 feet tall, and need to know what to get coming.
So what thickness, and cut size CCF do you put under your feet?
Thanks for the help
"dirt"
If you own a Yeti three season, what size pad do you have for your feet?
I am 6 feet tall, and need to know what to get coming.
So what thickness, and cut size CCF do you put under your feet?
Thanks for the help
"dirt"
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This is what I use if needed. http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/...thinlight.html 41 x 61 x 1/4 in. I cut it down to 30x61 and took the left over 10x61 and cut in half (10x30-2) to put under feet.
Since I'm already carrying a NeoAir from my ground-dwelling kit, I inflate it to about 1/3 the normal amount and fold it into 1/3 length-wise. That goes under the footbox of the WBBB.
My rationalization for carrying the NeoAir is that I can (a) go to ground if necessary or (b) use it fully inflated as additional insulation between the WBBB layers (mine is 1.1 double layer) in the event of lower-than-planned temperatures.
The wide Gossamer Gear EVA pad is my "next best" alternative plan, though I haven't actually bought the pad yet.
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I don't use a summer Yeti (gasp!) but I do use a 2/3 UQ.
Summer: piece of GG ccf 20"x40"x1/4"
Winter (with Yeti): piece of GG ccf 20"x60"x3/8" (I move it under my butt/shoulders as needed)
any good ccf will work
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20x30 is the biggest piece i use, this covers upper thigh to heels (5'10"), but it seems overkill most of the time, so i'll often use a shorter one.
most always a 1/4" (of good ccf), but 3/8 might be useful in the teens and lower.
I have been using the Gossamer Gear SitLight™ Sit Pad
At 1.5 ounces and 10 by 19 inches, its been a no brainer for me with the BB and Yeti setup. Keeps me feetsies warm and toasty!
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+1. The sitlight pad has worked very well.Originally Posted by SoundWitness
Dan
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I may try a GG pad at some point but right now I just use my pack. I tried a blue Walmart pad a couple times and didn't like it due to condensation problems.
Last edited by pizza; 09-25-2009 at 19:15. Reason: spelling correction
I use a Walmart blue pad. It is a part of my pack system right now because I use a Gearskin. I have never had any condensation problem, but I am thinking of trimming it down.
+1 I also supplement this with my pack or fleece/down jacket, if needed.
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