Is 3.2 R value enough for late Sept archery?

[gostovp]

I’m looking to pickup another sleeping pad, and see that Sea to Summit have some good deals on the Ether Light XT insulated pads. The pads are rated at 3.2 R value and I’m a little concerned this might not be enough. I’m an average sleeper (not to hot or cold) and have a 15degree WM AlpinLite bag as my primary.
My current pad is a Exped Ultra7r (which I do like)
Thoughts?

 

[sndmn11]

No

 

[Elkfitness]

I would not skimp on the R value. I’d gladly trade a little weight for a better R value. Consecutive nights of being cold can ruin a trip fast.


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[gostovp]

Thanks for the feedback. I figured as such in terms of R value. The Ether Light XT Extreme is a pretty good price on Amazon, but I’ve read it’s super bulky…

 

[Braaap]

In my experience 3.2 is not enough that time of year. I’ve made that mistake and been cold and it sucks.

 

[abilliott]

I just bought the Women's ether light XT and while I haven't used it, it does has a slightly better R-value of 3.5.
I hope I don't regret grabbing one it after reading through some of these responses

 

[Hnthrdr]

I dunno man, it’s been warmer the last week of sept, the last two years than it has the first week, you will probably be fine, it could also dump like a foot of snow, won’t really know until 10 days out

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I've used the etherlite xt in colorado first week of September since 2021. It's been fine. I do keep a warmer pad at the truck, but as mentioned above September has been warm the past few years.