Does anyone have experience using this as a camping pad? Pros? Cons?
2036805
I wouldn't if you mean putting it directly on the floor of a tent without any covering
108943
Not very much, it is one of the lighter pads (sorry, that's the best I can do). My son has used it for the past 6 months on weekend boy scout backpacking trips and it has been great (temps in the 30s F at times). He has had to patch one small hole so far. He used it on a 10-day Philmont scout ranch 72 mile hike. He said it worked great at Philmont; temps in the 40s at night.
306134
We have used it for naps, but not long periods of time. The pad is not anything like a mattress. I don't think it's meant to be a bed.
1884970
did you actually take it to camping? I want to buy it for the same purpose. How was your experience with it?
2247341
I'm 6-4 and my sleeping bag fit into the bag. I would not put the sleeping pad into the bag. It can be straped on the outside. Remember this is a medium size bag. The interior will hold 2 shirts, 1 pants, 2 underwear and 2 socks. Food for 5 days ( depends on what you eat). Rain jacket, emergency tarp, first aid kit, hygiene kit both 6x4 inches. 1 person tent or hammock, rain fly, straps and rope. Alcohol stove, ultra light pot w lid. Side pockets hold water treatment, alcohol fuel, lighter, maps, snacks, spoon or spork, etc. Top storage has twice as much room as side pockets. Bottom has rain cover which comes with the pack. There are lots of places to tie down your sleeping pad, hiking poles, what ever. I bought mine to use on the Appalachian Trail. I have 30lbs of stuff which I hope to get down to 25lbs. I had a larger pack- 6000 cu in. but when you are hiking 544 miles weight is a factor. If you are car camping or just hiking to a camp site and not moving for a week go with a larger pack. You can bring more stuff. Some thru hikers have packs with less cu in to save weight. I am not in a hurry so if I get tired I will rest and enjoy the scenery. I did buy a compression bag for my sleeping bag. It was tight w/o compression bag. My sleeping bag came with just a stuff sack. It ddin't compress the sleeping bag so I went with a compression bag. Yours may be smaller or larger than my sleeping bag. Mine is a synthetic fill rated to 20 but I think it is only good to 30. That is from years of use at different temps. I may need a new bag. Even 30 degrees is to cold for me these days. Hope this helps. Happy trails, Dave
230903
We've used different things. We have a camping mat that we put on top and then slept in sleeping bag. I used just a sleeping bag with no mat. I also used a quilt to sleep on then a sheet to cover with. The mat and quilt gave more cushiony feel. The mat was slippery when used with the sleeping bag so that kept sliding off the cot. Everyone felt the cot gave a good nights sleep.
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I am a true frugal camper, I feel it is a good value. if you want a more comfortable night sleep while backpacking, then this is one of the best values in a sleeping pad. the specs compare right there with pads costing 3x as much it has an r-rating of 3.7 so it is almost a 4-seaon pad, and the weight and volume are right on target. However, if you sleep fine on cold hard ground it may not be worth it.
1426147
no this does not come with a pad...so it's only able to be used on the beach or very soft grass. The material on the bottom inside is a grey plastic-tarp feel which is fine with a beach towel over it (that's what we used it for).
1876406
I wouldnt have a problem in a camper but a tent has a different rating. It is a very protected face although it puts out a lot of heat you don't see the elements. I personally would use it but it would be your call.
1169472
Worked perfectly for me for real camping in the camp site and so easy to set up so I would think it would be very good for play. Hope that helps
406289
I have used it for camping. Combined weight of my wife, 8 year old and myself is about 410 pounds. It holds up very well.
916567
We bought one of these for our camper. We put a regular mattress pad and sheets on it. It is not hot.
631240
Two answers, Elizabeth. (1) I'd be afraid that with an overlap of 4.5" on each side (39" mattress, 30" cot), someone might tip over. Plus, someone heavy might overload a cot with a real mattress on it. (2) I've found that it's very comfortable with just a pad or even a sleeping bag. Try it with a yoga mat or something similar first. If that doesn't work, try a blow-up designed for camping. I think you'll find it just fine for a night or two.
908424
We use it as just a guard. It's pretty thin, but we have a big memory foam mattress, so there is no need for a pad. I personally would use it as a pad.
1880422
The bottom feels pretty sturdy. I do fold up a small sleeping bag for comfort for my daughter to sit on. I know the company that makes this wagon does also sell a pad for the bottom. I don't know how thick it is. I've always thought a good pad would be a cushion for lawn furniture.
525269
no it dosnt, i would ue a tarp, i recomend a bigger one for real camping sleeping in it.
1284517
I haven't used it for that but seems others do. I've read good for 5 yrs. I would research on camping or survival sites etc.