Thermarest talks about trapping your body heat so, what happens if you camp in 90+degree weather that us humid? Will you sweat against it?
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I never slept directly skin on pad. I always covered it with a sheet. I am very heat sensitive (hate it) and never had a problem. When camping, I know you can't be carrying around a sheet with you, but I would assume that if you are wearing lightweight clothing when sleeping that there would be no problem. I cannot say enough good about this product. It got me through nine years of sleeping on the floor while I was caring for my mom and is as new now as it was when I first started using it.
561723
We have used it year round if it gets too hot we just un zip it and leave the top open, but we are tent camping so we don't worry about the bugs. It would likely be to hot if bundled up in it at 70 degrees. Though in my experience desert camping during hotter months it cools off enough at night that its perfect.
853989
I sold that camper a couple years ago, but I don't remember it "sweating", or if it did it was very little. Remember you need to ventilate the space that the heater is in, that should help with the moisture problem.
298348
For me, they cooled until they were saturated in sweat, then they just amplified the heat. I wore mine mountain biking in 90+ degree and >70% humidity several times and they were great for the first 15 minutes or so, then I just got too hot and sweaty. If you aren't a sweaty person or they aren't getting wet other ways, you should be good.
1830382
Honestly, I take it off my bed in the summertime (I live in Vegas). I think with A/C on and climate control for humidity, it would be OK but I think it would be too warm.
43600
Well, it's been 85 degrees out already a couple times, if you keep your thermostat at 72-74 it's not to bad. I sleep very hot, and it's not been to uncomfortable for me this far.
1822159
It depends, if it is completely full, what time of year, what the weather is etc. If its in the desert and 90 degrees when the sun goes down, I am sure it will stay hot till the wee hours of the morning, If its camping in snow, probably within an hour. It also depends on how hot the water is inside the bladder. Test it before you go, in conditions you will expect camping. No better way to be prepared than with experience. :D Happy camping.. its a great shower. I recommend it big time.
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I'm very hot-natured and hate being hot. We sleep in tshirt PJs with a sheet and a cotton blanket at about 74-75F thermostat setting at night in the summer (78F on thermostat during the day to factor any residual warmth in the mattress), and my back does get warm, but not sweaty. In winter, though, we save $$$ by not needing to run the heater much, if at all, at night (about 68-65F in the house).We're happy enough with the 12 inch mattress and use the warmth to our advantage in winter. We decided on the 12 inch because we measured how far down we sank on our old memory foam mattress. It was a good 8 inches. That fact trumped our questions about heat. hehehe I'm very hot-natured and hate being hot. We sleep in tshirt PJs with a sheet and a cotton blanket at about 74-75F thermostat setting at night in the summer (78F on thermostat during the day to factor any residual warmth in the mattress), and my back does get warm, but not sweaty. In winter, though, we save $$$ by not needing to run the heater much, if at all, at night (about 68-65F in the house).We're happy enough with the 12 inch mattress and use the warmth to our advantage in winter. We decided on the 12 inch because we measured how far down we sank on our old memory foam mattress.... » Read More I'm very hot-natured and hate being hot. We sleep in tshirt PJs with a sheet and a cotton blanket at about 74-75F thermostat setting at night in the summer (78F on thermostat during the day to factor any residual warmth in the mattress), and my back does get warm, but not sweaty. In winter, though, we save $$$ by not needing to run the heater much, if at all, at night (about 68-65F in the house).We're happy enough with the 12 inch mattress and use the warmth to our advantage in winter. We decided on the 12 inch because we measured how far down we sank on our old memory foam mattress. It was a good 8 inches. That fact trumped our questions about heat. hehehe « Show Less
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My brother-in-law did not complain about getting sweaty. These mattresses have a padded/zippered cover over them so you are not sleeping directly on the foam. Another reviewer had mentioned that they did not experience overheating on these like they did on other memory foam mattresses. Hope that helps.
753436
Not at all. It stays a comfortable temperature. I am too warm normally and this hasn't negatively effected me at all.
1364666
Yes, with high heat and humidity like here in Houston, Texas you can get overheated in summertime. But, you can get overheated in these conditions humping with just a pack when it's hot out. I've used mine for a year and a half and have nothing but good words for it. I use it as a day pack with long term supplies in main backpack. Note that it does a great job of balancing out your load making it more comfortable to carry heavy loads. What I do when I get overheated is unzip the rib pack and let it hang loose, drink lots of water and rest in the shade a while before continuing. When wearing it by itself, it doesn't contribute much to your core temp. Hope that helps. Yes, with high heat and humidity like here in Houston, Texas you can get overheated in summertime. But, you can get overheated in these conditions humping with just a pack when it's hot out. I've used mine for a year and a half and have nothing but good words for it. I use it as a day pack with long term supplies in main backpack. Note that it does a great job of balancing out your load making it more comfortable to carry heavy loads. What I do when I get overheated is unzip the rib pack and let it hang loose, drink lots of water and rest in the shade a while before continuing. When wearing... » Read More Yes, with high heat and humidity like here in Houston, Texas you can get overheated in summertime. But, you can get overheated in these conditions humping with just a pack when it's hot out. I've used mine for a year and a half and have nothing but good words for it. I use it as a day pack with long term supplies in main backpack. Note that it does a great job of balancing out your load making it more comfortable to carry heavy loads. What I do when I get overheated is unzip the rib pack and let it hang loose, drink lots of water and rest in the shade a while before continuing. When wearing it by itself, it doesn't contribute much to your core temp. Hope that helps. « Show Less
132373
I was wondering the same thing. I live in the jungle, where normal inside temp is around 85-90. Would that be considered a "cool, dry place"?
1052254
I get really hot when I sleep too and I sweat under this comfort but not as bad as I did when we had a heavier one. Hope this helps.
1364667
Hey Sam, I have humped all kinds of gear in high heat areas, both jungle and desert during my military career, and it all sucks and makes you sweat. I have never used the ribz in that kind of heat, but would guess they are a good deal cooler than a backpack of some sort, as they just don't cover that much area on your body. My ribz seem to just float at my sides and never really bothered me at all. Combined with a smaller backpack I think it's a great way to distribute that weight a little more evenly. I keep my must - have items and some emergency kit in the ribz and everything else goes in the pack. That's my system but there are many others. I say go for the ribz in any and all weather. Good luck!
1565708
I've never experienced sweating while laying on it but if you're worried about it you can use one of those Clorox or Lysol wipes on the plastic spikes or for a more natural approach, you would be fine lightly spritzing the whole thing with a lavender and tea tree mix similar to yoga mat sprays. Just don't saturate it and give it a chance to air dry before storing it again. I doubt you'd need to do this more than once a week, even with every day use.
2222858
Would like to clear this up. This is not a product that causes 'heating or tingling or burning' of any kind. When you apply it, it will feel like the product is 'sitting' on your skin. It is done for a reason, so you don't have to use any cling wrap or any other props to make it work. Some people feel it more and some less. It's totally normal. When you put your clothes on, the areas of application will feel warmer and probably a little more sweat prone. This is just how it works. That's what we call a 'sauna' effect.
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Funny you should ask, I was wondering the same thing.On The One hand I really don't think so, However with me being in the hottest part of of Texas, I don't usually sit outside in the summer time, especially when the temp. reaches 98 or 100.