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Who he still uses the closed cell foam bed mats while out tramping... and why?
I own close to half a dozen inflatable mattresses, but always a little concerned using them when camping off track. So starting to think the foam mats still have a niche, other than low price.
CCF doesn't offer a great deal of insulation from the ground in cold wx, in my experience. A small square piece is great to carry as a seat though.
The only time I use CCF now is for the kids (can't be used as a trampoline) and underneath an Exped inflatable mattress when on snow as an additional thermal barrier. I always use a groundsheet (polycryo) under the inflatable mattress when camping, so far no punctures.
I've found a chopped up bit of CCF mat to be an excellent means of keeping your arse cozy when sitting on snow. Just have to remember it's there, if you stand up in windy conditions you'll probably never see it again :-)
I'm mystified by the number of people I see locally with big packs with one of those thin foam mattress rolled up on the outside. The inflatables are pretty cheap nowadays and I've never had an issue with a puncture with the Exped or neoair versions. Plus they pack up small and fit in the pack!
Yeah, I often see people still using the foam mats... They might not want to spend the money to purchase a inflatable one, or might be part of the 'overall' look they want to present...
I know enough people still using them but last time I tried my back said no more thanks. Now have a 50mm thick inflateable
I used them on school tramping trips, then I used no mats for a few trips (young and dumb), then I went the opposite extreme and brought a 9" downmat... Currently using a Neoair... Sometime between the downmat and Neoair I also brought a prolite, which I never used.
I know this sounds counterintuitive but apparently it makes sense to have your lovely inflatable mattress on the snow (on a groundsheet) and then put the closed cell foam on top of it. The rationale being that the air in the inflatable will be very cold whereas the CCF can't absorb air so will feel warmer.
I've yet to try it out. I've always put the CCF on the snow then slept on the inflatable.
I think if you put drops of either silnet seam sealer or seam grip on your mattress, it will stop slipping and sliding on/off the groundsheet.
The theory is sound providing you can keep the ccf on the inflatable. Keep the insulation close
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Started by | militaris |
On | 11 January 2017 |
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