Help me find a lighter pad...

[sherpaxc]

I'm using a Thermarest Prolite 4 regular length. I use a double layer hammock but want to use something lighter that will still offer warmth. I don't really have to much condensation issues on the back, so would a CCF mat work? Is one better than the other? It would be for sleeping in CO in the summer at altitude.
Thanks for the help!

[angrysparrow]

Two popular choices -

Gossamer Gear Pads

Speer Sleep Pads

I'm partial to the 24" Speer Pad, cut to length. It offers good coverage and is quite warm. I've been using one in my double layer hammock for a while and have been happy with the arrangement.

[Risk]

I just used the overlap pad idea again this last weekend.

http://www.imrisk.com/overlappad/overlap.htm

I am presently using a WallyWorld CCF pad cut in half. I spend most of my time on my sides or quartering on my back. This gives full coverage from my shoulders to my knees when I am on my side. It is wider than anything else I have tried and works VERY well in a double bottom hammock.

The secret is to hold the separate the two halves so that they are very wide. Then, while putting a little pressure on the middle, sit down on the part of the pad that is doubled. It will stay spread out that way.

[headchange4u]

I really like the Gossamer Gear pads.

[schrochem]

It's nice to see you are finding your way.
It's a double edge sword that we have so many options....
To which it can get expensive 'trying' the stuff out.
I seem to recall you didn't want to go the CCF route because of bulk??
I think someone had a comparison with CCF vs. airpads..no idea where though.
It seems to me that most people agree that CCF is the best for it's size.
It just gets the bad wrap with the condensation gig.

Something I was wondering is if anyone had tried making a double layer pad with the top open cell and the bottom closed cell. It seems that open cell would provide moisture transport away.

REI says your pad is 24 ounces. You could definitely shave some weight with ccf, but you will gain bulk.
Maybe someone can tell you what 1.5in of air will translate into ccf width. I'd think 1/4" would work for you.

[sherpaxc]

I've currently got a little bit more space. I'm cutting some non-essential items out of my pack (certain clothes, ti kettle) and I "think" I could make a CCF pad work AND save about 10oz. I don't think a half pad would work as I tend to get colder down by my feet.
Hmmm....

[Bulldog]

I'll third for the new gossmaer gear pads. The 1/4 is great, although you might need to add another pad (at some unkonwn width to me) to get down to the temps you prolite 4 can get you. Although maybe one GG pad can. I like the 1/4 wide (the newer ones) because being at 40 inches wide I dont have to worry about being on the pad, as well as a frame for my pack and when folded in half, I have double thickness when I have to go to ground (I know Heresey). 1/2 in is much better than 1/4 of CCFP.

[angrysparrow]

Hmmm....

Have you considered Sgt Rock's method?

[Fiddleback]

Oware's current pad is 60 X 40 X ¼" and weighs 6oz...or at least it use to be...I don't see it listed on their web site this morning.

If or when you find it I gotta say it provides a huge amount of insulation for the weight. My older 3/8" version (7oz) keeps the cold out down to the mid-20s when I'm in insulated clothing. YSSMV (your sleep system may vary ). Doubled over or a second pad should should get most hangers into some really low temps.

FB