8/17/2023 0 Comments Gossamer gear airbeam pad![]() ![]() NightLight foam pad on top of the inflatable pad is sufficient to stay warm onĬolder nights. ![]() I found that a 1/8-inch thick Gossamer Gear Require some supplementary insulation for camping in colder temperatures. This is a typical routineįor using a shorter sleeping pad (48 inches long or less).Ĭolder nights, which were the case for most of our testing, we felt ourīottomside getting cold at around 35F. Inflatable pillow (or other gear) to support our head, and lay our emptyīackpacks at the foot end to insulate our feet. Was not an issue for me on the size XL pad more on this below.Ĭolder weather camping on a shorter pad, we found it necessary to use a LW Janet reported some issues with staying on the size M pad, although that.Problems with sliding around on a plastic groundsheet or nylon tent floor. Top and bottom fabrics have good slide resistance we did not have any We did not have any punctures, but it is still wise to avoid camping on Top and bottom fabrics are a good balance of lightweight and durability Pads inflate quickly by mouth, faster than the NeoAir pads. Gossamer Gear needs to offer a full-length pad pronto, or lose a lot ofĪfter testing the pads in several shelters and conditions: Many LW packpackers will insist on a full-length (72 inches long) pad, so This isĪpparently due to the limited width (60 inches) of the bulk fabric.Īlthough many UL backpackers will choose a shorter pad to save weight, Gossamer Gear pads sell for about half the cost of the NeoAir pads.įar, the Gossamer Gear pads are only available in shorter lengths. ![]() (The pad dimensions differ so it’s hard to directly compare Weights of the Gossamer Gear pads are comparable to the Therm-A-Rest Sleepers for securing them to a quilt or foam pad. The design of the GG pads minimizes that issue.įeature useful to some hikers is integrated tabs on the sides of the The footĮnd drop-off of other manufacturer’s pads makes it feel like your feet are Thickness is also tapered to minimize the drop-off at the foot end. Gear describes this feature as follows: “Slightly higher side rails to let Larger in diameter to help a sleeper stay centered on the pad. Happy hiking! WillĮvident from the table, and other observations: I hope readers will add their own wisdom and comments, respond to my questions, ask their own questions, and correct me if I get something wrong. It's a passion after all, so we just plain enjoy talking about it. My goal for Ultralight Insights is to understand, test, and report on new technologies and gear of interest to lightweight and ultralight backpackers. ![]() Also, there is a lot of information here (and on our informational website Southwest Ultralight Backpacking) on useful techniques and backcountry etiquette - food for thought for hikers wanting to lighten their load and their impacts. For hikers wanting to keep up on the latest and greatest ultralight backpacking gear, this is a good place to hang out. I'm always looking for the lightest, most functional gear to improve a lightweight or ultralight backpacking kit, and report my impressions and field testing results here. Welcome! Ultralight backpacking is my passion, and keeping up on new technologies, gear, and techniques relevant to UL backpacking is what floats my boat. ![]()
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