Is 3.2 R value enough for late Sept archery?

[j3h8]

Hell, even the windscreen sun shade you use in your vehicle would help to add more insulation and you probably already have one.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Throw down an emergency space blanket underneath your pad? Wonder how much that would help. Some of these pads sound like that's what's inside as loud as they are.

 

[Grady.J]

I carry a longer section of a thermarest z-lite as a glassing pad primarily. I think it's 6 sections, but it makes for a torso length sleeping pad, covering from my shoulders to my knees. It's nice to double over for some extra cushion for sitting, or laying out for a mid day nap or shooting prone, or if you got stuck out for a night.

But I'll also put it under my sleeping pad at night, mostly for a little extra protection underneath, but adds the R value. It also saved me one night this September when my pad went flat early in the night, I was able to make it through the night and fix it in the morning. It's starting to get pretty beat up, but I'll replace it and do the exact same thing when it's time.

The extra 2 R value of a z-lite would put you over 5 under the important parts, and it's a multi purpose piece of kit. I was using a nemo tensor extreme last year, which is an 8.5 R value, so I didnt need the warmth, but i might try saving some weight with an Xlite or something paired with the foamie.

 

[Metal]

Plus one for adding a close cell foam mat like the thermarest z models to add warmth, double as camp/glassing pad, and protect the air mattress from punctures.

 

[atmat]

My current pad is a Exped Ultra7r (which I do like)
Thoughts?

Just keep the Exped. You won’t be too hot with it, and you’d rather have extra than not enough. Plus you save money by not buying another pad.

As others have said, late Sept can be very warm or very cold.

 

[gostovp]

Just keep the Exped. You won’t be too hot with it, and you’d rather have extra than not enough. Plus you save money by not buying another pad.

As others have said, late Sept can be very warm or very cold.

keeping the Exped for sure, definitely my main pad as I really like it...was looking for a backup/extra.

 

[EJFS]

Some sort of ground cloth helps too by providing a barrier to ground moisture. I like tyvek

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Right around 8500

You'll probably be ok. Might freeze (I have before skimping on a pad and bag rating) but it just builds character!

 

[gostovp]

Some sort of ground cloth helps too by providing a barrier to ground moisture. I like tyvek

I have the seek outside tyvek mat and it’s nice

 

[Trial153]

no

 

[mrbillbrown]

Nope. You’re gonna be cold.


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[mxgsfmdpx]

Skimping on sleeping pad and bag temp rating combo is how guys go home early. Sleep cold for 2-3 nights and have a slower start to a hunt and they pack in it nearly every time.

 

[Bcoonce117]

I use a big Agnes rapide with a chillkoot 15. Only been down to about 18 degrees but was hot most of the night. Warm sleeper. I usually sleep in lightweight leggings and a lightweight baselayer. Strictly my sleeping clothing to keep bag cleaner. I’d be willing to bet I could take it down another 10 degrees with the setup I have without needing to add much more for warmth. You could always do the hot Nalgene bottle trick too…..

 

[Bcoonce117]

Forgot to mention I believe it’s 4.7 r value. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong