Why do pads get a bad rap?

**Cannibal** · 01-08-2013, 20:05

And I was living in Florida when I got my first underquilt. Looks like you need a new reason ShotgunWillie.

**Floridahanger** · 01-08-2013, 20:10

Originally Posted by SHOTGUNWILLIE225

I keep trying to come up with a good reason to buy an under quilt but being in south Louisiana it doesn't really get cold. Still want one though!!

Yikes! It gets cold enough for me here in Central Florida. When them northerners are just putting on long sleeve shirts, I'm shivering

I use pads and am ready to change to an underquilt. Can't afford one so will have to mod a SB.

**Brute1100** · 01-08-2013, 20:18

Originally Posted by SHOTGUNWILLIE225

The only real problem I see with pads is their tendencacy to shift from underneath you, but as shug suggested a DIY pad holder or something like can help avoid that. I sprayed in between the liners of my WB with a rubber compound and it helped keep my pad in place. That said, I keep trying to come up with a good reason to buy an under quilt but being in south Louisiana it doesn't really get cold. Still want one though!!

I live in south Texas... Haven't hiked outside of the state yet and I have camped in 18*... So yeah you can find a reason if you go out enough, regardless of weather..

**SHOTGUNWILLIE225** · 01-08-2013, 20:19

Hahaha ok y'all have convinced me

**SHOTGUNWILLIE225** · 01-08-2013, 20:20

Now to explain to the girlfriend why it is of the utmost importance that I get and under quilt!!! And maybe top quilt????

better not push my luck lol

**SGT Rock** · 01-08-2013, 20:22

Tell her it's a comforter. Girls seem to like that explanation better than hiking gear.

**Shug** · 01-08-2013, 20:25

Originally Posted by SHOTGUNWILLIE225

Now to explain to the girlfriend why it is of the utmost importance that I get and under quilt!!! And maybe top quilt????

better not push my luck lol

Just go for the UQ for now....pick your battles wisely)))))
Just use a sleeping bag as a TQ for now.
Shug

**SHOTGUNWILLIE225** · 01-08-2013, 20:27

Wise words shug and sarge. I've already watched that video shug! But, ok, ill watch again

**Brute1100** · 01-08-2013, 20:54

Originally Posted by SHOTGUNWILLIE225

Wise words shug and sarge. I've already watched that video shug! But, ok, ill watch again

Down is nice... But for our temps a shamu from mcentyre has covered me most outings... 40* full length synthetic...

**SHOTGUNWILLIE225** · 01-08-2013, 20:58

Originally Posted by Brute1100

Down is nice... But for our temps a shamu from mcentyre has covered me most outings... 40* full length synthetic...

What's the weight difference between synthetic and down? I'm def going to check that out. What part of Texas are you from? I'm drinking a Shiner Bock as we speak. I'm always looking for new places to go and hike and I've never been to Texas. At least not to camp. Any suggestions?

Google has failed me. Is there a website for mcentyre?