Possibly a clever spring summer pad solution

**Wilemuse** · 07-31-2013, 14:01

This may have been done before but I thought it was worth a shot.

So I was planning to make a 3/4 pad for a temp range from 55f to 70f and had planned on using insultex for insulation and some sort of fleece material for comfort. I happened to be at my local sams club today and thought I might find a cheap fleece throw or something to give me a head start. I actually found something that might be a one stop solution for a pad. It is actually a large bath mat made with a foam core, fleece top, and a anti slip backer. I think it weighs less than a pound and fits my torso perfectly. I know there are lighter options out there but I hate the clammy feeling I get with most raw foam pads. The best part is that the mat only costs $10 and took no sowing. I have a trip planned for next week so I guess I will see how it does. I don't expect to see temps below 65 but it will be an interesting test anyway.

Here are a few pics of the tag.

**nothermark** · 07-31-2013, 14:48

Dunno. My experience with memory foam is that it collapses. That still may leave enough insulation in the temperature range you are looking at. Try it and let us know... ;-)

**Wilemuse** · 07-31-2013, 14:57

That is my biggest concern. Maybe it will only get me down to 60. I think it might still be worth it if it can get me to 60.

**Trambo** · 07-31-2013, 20:19

Is it heavy?

**Wilemuse** · 07-31-2013, 20:59

I would say it is about a pound ... so it is lighter than most mats out there but heavier than some pads.

**revdarryl** · 08-06-2013, 07:04

Think I may give that I try. I too am looking for an inexpensive way to insulate at a moderate temperature. In a high moisture area the fabric may hold to much condensation to be effective. I am a newbie so please forgive my ignorance.