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Concept is good but ...
Written on Feb 27, 2023
Review for
MSR Night Glow Zipper Pulls V2
I keep my tent inside my backpack during the day so it can stay dry if raining outside. With tent in my backpack during the potentially sunny part of the day, these Night Glow Zipper Pulls aren't likely to see enough sun to get "charged" enough to keep their glow for beneficial use at night when it gets dark.
Width, Warmth & Weight
Written on Feb 03, 2023
I bought the Thermarest NeoAir XLite pad in size regular wide. With an R value of 4+, length of 72", width of 25" and 2.5" thickness the pad still weighs only 16 ozs. It's the right combination of comfort and weight for my 3-4 season backpacking trips. It pairs well with my down and synthetic quilts. I use down quilts (lighter weight) when rain is not expected and synthetic fill (slightly heavier) when rain is possible or likely (think the AT). For cold weather trips I opt for my warmer Thermarest NeoAir XTherm which at an R value of 6.9 is slightly heavier (1.3 lbs) and a little more expensive.
A good all around pad for backpacking
Written on Dec 22, 2022
The Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra is a good three season (fall, winter, spring) pad for me. I purchased the 72" by 25" which weighs in at 28 ozs. As a backpacker weight is important to me. I consider 28 ozs acceptable for an R4.5 pad with the extra comfort I get. I'm an active side sleeper. The larger outer tubes help keep me on the pad for a better night sleep. I use a lighter weight pad (lower R value) on my warmer weather trips.
Great for grandsons
Written on Dec 09, 2022
This is a warm bag, when paired with an appropriate (R 4.0 or higher) 20" sleeping pad. I bought two for winter backpacking with my grandsons. You just can't beat the weight at 1 pound. Grandsons will be excited to sleep in them and I won't worry about them getting cold.
Wide and warm
Written on Dec 09, 2022
I bought the Big Agnes QCore Deluxe in 30" width. I admit it is heavier than other pads when backpacking. It is a legit 4 season pad for warmth. I also like the extra width and outer baffles which are larger to keep me on the pad as I'm an active sleeper. Extra width of the pad matches up with the double wide quilts I own. I'm willing to carry a little extra weight in return for a great night sleep on the trail.
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