how does this compare to higher end products therm a rest offers? is this a good, durable starter for genral overnight and 2 day hikes or is it b
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I don't know about the other products that they make, but I use this one often on a mostly flat surface and don't feel the surface under the mat.
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This Mattress is perfect for overnight hikes or even 2 day hikes. It is comfortable and easy to manage. I don't find it to be to bulky at all. A good starter choice or short trip choice. If you want lightweight or are going on a longer trip. You might want to look at something else.
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The solar charger is very durable and extremely light. It's great for short hikes not lasting more than 5 days. I have had some issues with the charger not charging an iPhone 5 with just solar power, but charging the internal battery first usually charges any phone. I only say it's good for 5 days because I haven't tried the charger for any longer of a period. It's great to clip on a pack as you travel so the internal battery gets charged and very user friendly. It is definitely great for charging phones or a small gps. Anything bigger you would have to get a charger with better output. If you are looking for an even more rugged product look at the Joos solar charger.
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I own the diamond back and I'm a big fan. It's not quite as nice as trek or specialized but then again it's much cheaper and I have had no issues. I've done a couple fifty mile rides on it and it was more than capable of handling the load. Really good starter hybrid bike
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this is a one nighter or a daypack. it is small. you will have a difficult time packing a tent, sleeping bag, and food and cook equipment without tieing most of it to the outside. this is NOT A SOLID INTERNAL FRAME pack. you probably want the scout 3400 or explorer 4000 if you go with teton brand. i have a explorer 4000 as well it it has enough room for a 3-4 nighter if needed.
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I would also like to tell people about the Fitness Trends "Ultimate Push Up" I picked up a set for just $10 at my local Big Lots! I havent personally compared its construction to the other models, but I am a former Soldier who weighs a bit over 200 pounds, and I havent noticed ANY problems with this devices structure or construction. It has a fairly solid grip with comfortable foaam covering a hard plastic? I am sure that the foam will start to peel off eventually, but for right now; I couldnt be happier for my $10.
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This pack will be great for a hike of that duration. My wife and I used one each on an overnight hike bringing WAY more than we needed and they were excellent.
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I bought this for a camp bed and it is satisfactory for that. I bought a 3 inch memory foam topper for it which improved the comfort. For myself, I don't think that it would be satisfactory for sleeping on every night year round. I needed a mattress that I could fold up to store, so this fit the bill. I have a friend who bought a LUCID by LinenSpa 10" Firm Memory Foam Mattress 25-Year Warranty ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00478U768/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) and he loves it. He says that it doesn't heat up and he has been sleeping on it for 3 years now (2 people). I didn't get this because of the storage issue and that it would spend the winter in an unheated space...hope that this helps. I bought this for a camp bed and it is satisfactory for that. I bought a 3 inch memory foam topper for it which improved the comfort. For myself, I don't think that it would be satisfactory for sleeping on every night year round. I needed a mattress that I could fold up to store, so this fit the bill. I have a friend who bought a LUCID by LinenSpa 10" Firm Memory Foam Mattress 25-Year Warranty ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00478U768/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) and he loves it. He says that it doesn't heat up and he has been sleeping on it for 3 years now (2 people).... » Read More I bought this for a camp bed and it is satisfactory for that. I bought a 3 inch memory foam topper for it which improved the comfort. For myself, I don't think that it would be satisfactory for sleeping on every night year round. I needed a mattress that I could fold up to store, so this fit the bill. I have a friend who bought a LUCID by LinenSpa 10" Firm Memory Foam Mattress 25-Year Warranty ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00478U768/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) and he loves it. He says that it doesn't heat up and he has been sleeping on it for 3 years now (2 people). I didn't get this because of the storage issue and that it would spend the winter in an unheated space...hope that this helps. « Show Less
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I would it I was a backpacker. It is very lite weight and very comfortable. I really like mine!
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For what this one cost I would say this is a great one for hiking. I use it for hunting myself, it keeps track of how far you have walked the path you traveled and it has a lot of extra uses. the topographical map is also great. If you know how to read the topographic part of it you know where cliffs and major hills are. All in All I love it. the only 2 suggestions I would offer to you is get the carry case that is made for it (It has a spot for extra batts) and take extra batts. It seems to not use them too fast however better safe than sorry. I hope this helped you.
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Yeah! A perfect 3day pack. I hiked the npt trail with it 2 summers ago, which consisted of 9 days with food, tent, sleeping bag and rain gear, and It was maxed for space, but still comfy all 9days.
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I camped and hiked for a week in the White Mountains of NH this summer, and the Venture HC held enough of the 1:24,000 topo maps to hike for a week. Later, I did the same for a week in the Green Mountains and Berkshires. The trick is to plan your hikes at home on the computer, then load only what you need. This is not a GPS for driving. I like the HC, especially the price. The Garmin 24K maps are very good and worth the money in my opinion.
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I am 5'5" and I like the short one. The weight matters a lot to me because I purchased it to hike great distances, and every ounce matters when you carry it all day over rough terrain. The only thing I had a problem with is the amount of room around the legs. I'm a pretty active sleeper and tend to move around a lot. Perhaps the 6' would have given me more room in that area as well. I'm very happy with it, however, and there was plenty of room at my feet and head as far as length.
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I have only tried out the sleep number bed in a store. Although it feels nice, I chose to go with the sleep innovation mattress because of price. So, let me tell you my experience with the sleep number: (1) It was shipped to me in a box with the mattress compressed. It was heavy but small enough to meander through doors. (2) Some people say that the mattress has a certain smell upon decompressing. I did not notice any smell. (3) Honestly, I ended up getting a bit sore on some of the first nights but I've been sleeping on the mattress now for nearly a year and can say it is extremely comfortable. (4) For those of you who have "hot" bodies, you will experience warmer sleep because the mattress doesn't dissipate heat all that well. I end up sleeping without a blanket on most nights (I live in a tropic climate) because the bed does retain heat and keeps me warm. (5) I rotate the bed every few months to ensure that I am not sleeping in the same spot over and over. I do this to preserve the mattress. I do weight 250+ lbs. So far, the strategy has worked well... no permanent sagging of the bed. Since you can't test the sleep innovation bed in a store, might I recommend that you try out the cousin to the sleep innovation at Costco called "Novaform." This will give you a feel for how the sleep innovation mattress is. It isn't the exact same mattress but I understand that it is manufactured by the same company. Coupled with my high-thread-count sheets, the sleep innovation mattress is soft and yet not too soft. Love it.
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I have since gotten rid of this sleeping back. It wasn't terribly heavy. But if you're going on multi-day treks, I would recommend spending more money.
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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
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I use it camping i have a double thick air matress, I also use it to start the campfire it lasted me about 4 fills. If all you used it for was to fill a matress then I am sure you would get many more fills out of it
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This is a very tough reliable bag and would work well for your needs. The only down side that I found after purchase is that it is rather smaller than the pictures lead you to believe. Wearing this backpack looked like I had just taken it from a 2nd grader. I purchased the 50L version of the bag as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDBHWM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1). This would probably be better for your needs as for school or camping it holds much more and is still very comfortable and durable. Also the bag looks proportional to me as a grown male. I would recommend this bag instead. This is a very tough reliable bag and would work well for your needs. The only down side that I found after purchase is that it is rather smaller than the pictures lead you to believe. Wearing this backpack looked like I had just taken it from a 2nd grader. I purchased the 50L version of the bag as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDBHWM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1). This would probably be better for your needs as for school or camping it holds much more and is still very comfortable and durable. Also the bag looks proportional to me as a grown male. I would... » Read More This is a very tough reliable bag and would work well for your needs. The only down side that I found after purchase is that it is rather smaller than the pictures lead you to believe. Wearing this backpack looked like I had just taken it from a 2nd grader. I purchased the 50L version of the bag as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDBHWM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1). This would probably be better for your needs as for school or camping it holds much more and is still very comfortable and durable. Also the bag looks proportional to me as a grown male. I would recommend this bag instead. « Show Less