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Wingman · 01-31-2004, 07:45 PM

I've used the inflatable 3/4 Thermarest's but have gone to the Z-Rest 3/4 pad mainly because of weight... around 10 oz. versus 16 oz. +. When I use it with my tent I find it's much more comfortable if I pitch the tent on softer ground like pine needles, leaves, duff, etc. Anyplace but where a few hundred other hikers have pitched their tents before which by now is hard ground. Makes a big difference.

01-31-2004, 07:45 PM	#7
Wingman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 5	Re: Backpacking Gear Talk I've used the inflatable 3/4 Thermarest's but have gone to the Z-Rest 3/4 pad mainly because of weight... around 10 oz. versus 16 oz. +. When I use it with my tent I find it's much more comfortable if I pitch the tent on softer ground like pine needles, leaves, duff, etc. Anyplace but where a few hundred other hikers have pitched their tents before which by now is hard ground. Makes a big difference. __________________ Wingman