Feedback on WBRR bottom insulation

[elkhiker]

I just received a WBBB and WBRR in the mail and decided to keep the Ridgerunner. My brother swears by his UQ, and I know that most people prefer them as well, but I have a chance to buy a Big Agnes winter pad or a Thermorest winter pad for an unbelievable price and hope to forego cost of investing in an UQ. Does anyone have experience with a thicker pad in a double layer RR? If so, I'd really appreciate any feedback that you could offer, especially regarding any effects on comfort and the temperatures at which it was used.

Thanks in advance to anyone who may contribute,
Joe

[NordicNorm]

Depending on how unbelievable the deal is, I'd snap it up and try it out. If after you later want an UQ, you're not out much and will have a good pad to boot. I tried thermorest in my RR and while it did nice things on the flattening and warming side, I did not like the sweaty feel from non breathable on my back, so will likely use an UQ mostly. YHMV

Best

[gmcttr]

...I tried thermorest in my RR and while it did nice things on the flattening and warming side, I did not like the sweaty feel from non breathable on my back...

+1, also makes it slightly less stable by raising you up. Completely do-able, but I much prefer my UQs.

[elkhiker]

With a gift card and coupon, I can buy the $220 Big Agnes Pad for about $65. Also, I was planning to put the pad underneath the ridgerunner (I bought the double layer RR for this purpose)

[Mumbles]

I love my downmat and UQ. Both are comfy. I find the pad has a slight comfort edge. Both get me to 20, maybe lower. Two great options.

[barchetta]

I love my x therm in my ridge. Had it down to 17f with the sock on and was warm. Feet got cold but I blame the sleeping bag. Feels really comfy too :-)

[Shug]

About any pad will work well in the Ridge Runner. Wider is even better. Just let a wee bit of air out of any inflatable.
Carry forth.
Shug

[dakotaross]

With a gift card and coupon, I can buy the $220 Big Agnes Pad for about $65. Also, I was planning to put the pad underneath the ridgerunner (I bought the double layer RR for this purpose)

I assume that's the Qcore. If you have the option, I'd take a hard look at the Exped downmat 7 - higher Rvalue, slimmer pad which might help with stability. Its also 26" wide which is better, though it does weigh 7oz more. I used a downmat9 in mine and while I love that pad, I did not like where it put me in the hammock so that when side sleeping my knees would be in contact with the rigid sides. That and stability issues - felt much more tippy being raised up in the hammock. Ultimately, I did not keep the RR for the reason that it did not work as planned with a pad.

[PinkB]

Does your downmat makes your feel too warm if the external temp are going up ?
I read from tent hicker that they feel alright event in summer, so i'm really curious.
I was considering ergo hammock draum'r solutions to help my bad back, and they need a pad to be comfortable but condensation is really a big question since i live in the south of my country

thanks for your help