Any big guys use a double pad, alone?

[bucktowntrotter]

I am tossing around the idea of using a exped duo pad, for just me, when using a quilt.... anyone else doing this? Is it ridiculous overkill for one person? The medium duo is 40” wide at top, about the same weight as a 30” wide klymit luxe pad... thoughts?

 

[mlgc20]

LOL! I tried this when Exped first released the Duo. I ended up going back to my Exper Downmat LW. The width of the Duo was very nice. But, I found that I missed the extra length that the LW pads had. I’m only 5’10”. But, I liked being able to move a bit north/south and east/west.

 

[FreeRange]

The x therm max is 24” wide while I think most all others are 20” wide. Personally think the x therm is one of the best pads out there. May be worth a try and save you some weight before going for a double.

 

[bucktowntrotter]

LOL! I tried this when Exped first released the Duo. I ended up going back to my Exper Downmat LW. The width of the Duo was very nice. But, I found that I missed the extra length that the LW pads had. I’m only 5’10”. But, I liked being able to move a bit north/south and east/west.

This is what I was looking for. Shoulder to shoulder, I am right at 24” wide. I really like the size of the klymit luxe, but I feel the thermarest and the exped are better pads. I really like the snozzle and the valves of the exped as well.

 

[sndmn11]

I have been considering this, an exped 30", or one of the 27" wide klymit pads.

 

[bucktowntrotter]

I have been considering this, an exped 30", or one of the 27" wide klymit pads.

Which exped is 30” wide?

 

[sndmn11]

Which exped is 30” wide?

There are three or four that are winter pads or car camping pads that most would consider very heavy. Search on their site LXW meaning long extra wide.

 

[slim9300]

This is a good option for you if you can find one. There isn’t a more comfortable pad when it comes to weight, size, and thickness I don’t think. And it’s really not much bigger than my typical Exped pads.

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[sndmn11]

This is a good option for you if you can find one.

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I am genuinely surprised there are not more pads that are around 30" wide. I used the same size downmat 7 last year and my arms hanging off the sides left me up all night.

 

[slim9300]

I am genuinely surprised there are not more pads that are around 30" wide. I used the same size downmat 7 last year and my arms hanging off the sides left me up all night.

I don’t know. I’m 6’ 3” with a 78” wingspan. I sleep decently on a Exped LW WinterLite mummy, but I’m a side sleeper. 10 days worth of gear is heavy enough with a 25 ounce pad and everything else. Melatonin is pretty critical though.

It has also taken me many years to get better about sleeping on the ground.


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[sndmn11]

I don’t know. I’m 6’ 3” with a 78” wingspan. I sleep decently on a Exped LW WinterLite mummy, but I’m a side sleeper. 10 days worth of gear is heavy enough with a 25 ounce pad and everything else. Melatonin is pretty critical though.
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I envy your side sleeping ability.

 

[slim9300]

I envy your side sleeping ability.

I can’t breathe for shit on my back. Sometimes I sleep that way but I always wake myself up snoring. And if I have a partner, their life sucks.


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[Rokwiia]

I think a warm and comfortable sleeping pad is one of the most important pieces of equipment. I have a Synmat XP 9 LW and Downmat XP 9 LW because I want the warmth that comes with them. The 41" will give you plenty of room to toss around at night without spilling onto the floor.

The Synmat Duo looks like an excellent choice if the R-value of 4.9 will work based on the conditions you will use it. It's weight is between that of the Downmat 7 LW and 9 LW.

In order to remain thermoneutral (not lose heat) at 32F when sleeping, you need an R-value of 5. If it dips below 32F, the R-value required increases. The Synmat Duo has an R-value of 4.9 so you'll need to add more R-value through clothing or add a thin pad underneath if it's below 32F. Otherwise, you'll slowly lose core body temperature throughout the night.

The chart below provides a good idea of what R-value is required at different temperatures. Sleeping is .8MET and is second line from the top.

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/9378/