Tall guy short pad?

[KitShickers]

Im considering getting a 72" Xtherm at 15oz to replace my 78" Big Agnes at 24oz. A 9oz drop sounds very temping, but Im afraid Ill miss those extra 6" being that Im 6'2". How many tall guys out there run a shorter pad? How much do you notice it? Ive heard some guys put their Z seat at their feet for insulation. Is it more trouble than its worth?

 

[EastMT]

I’m 6’5”, got a thermarest prolite 72” last year for $29 bucks, so I went with it. I carry an inflatable pillow, so I put it off the pad with a shirt or something on top. Works just fine for a side sleeper


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[KitShickers]

I’m 6’5”, got a thermarest prolite 72” last year for $29 bucks, so I went with it. I carry an inflatable pillow, so I put it off the pad with a shirt or something on top. Works just fine for a side sleeper


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Thanks for the comments, but Im more interested to hear where to get a prolite for $29 hahaha

 

[EastMT]

A person was selling one or 2 every day on eBay, I finally got one for cheap! I was thinking they bought a large lot somewhere. There were some good deals on the drab olive military version selling also


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[Beendare]

Im 6”4” and dont like the 6’ pads. Plus they are usually skinnier.
Is 1/2 pound worth a good nights sleep? It is to me now. I suppose if you had a pillow or glassing pad for your feet the 6’er might work, not worth it to me.

In my 20’s i could curl up in a muley bed with a down jacket right on the ground. Now i would wake up so stiff i would be worthless the next day.

 

[5MilesBack]

Yep, at 6'6" my feet already almost hang off the end of my 78" Xtherm. Wouldn't want it any shorter. Also, my pad fits in the bottom of my quilt really well.

 

[AK Troutbum]

If your feet hang off, you can always put something underneath them, i.e.., your pack or any extra clothing that you may have for insulation. I am nowhere near as tall as any of you guys (5’8”), but I almost exclusively use either a small Xtherm or Xlite pad. I also do something similar to what coop does with my pillow/head being off the pad, but still my entire lower body, at least from the knees down, are off of the pad. For all conditions other than sleeping in the snow, this has worked just fine and I’ve never had any issues with my legs/feet getting cold or being uncomfortable.


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[KitShickers]

I decided to just go with a 76" pad. Good sleep is critical for me. I grabbed a Nemo Tensor at 15oz which isn't bad. Ill just carry the heavier insulated when I know it will be cold. Thanks for the replies guys.

 

[fngTony]

I’m 6’2” and liked a short pad. It was a klymit junior/ 3/4 adult size. I sleep on my side with knees bent so not much hanging off. This year I’m stealing my wife’s klymit insulated regular length because it’s thicker and warmer. If they made her’s in a short I’d buy it but comfort is a safe default.

 

[rayporter]

my pad is 72 in but I carry a piece of old pad to kneel or sit on and at night I put that under my head and neck [ with a stuff sack pillow] then put a pack at the bottom to keep me from sliding down and off the main pad.

 

[slim9300]

Im considering getting a 72" Xtherm at 15oz to replace my 78" Big Agnes at 24oz. A 9oz drop sounds very temping, but Im afraid Ill miss those extra 6" being that Im 6'2". How many tall guys out there run a shorter pad? How much do you notice it? Ive heard some guys put their Z seat at their feet for insulation. Is it more trouble than its worth?

The Exped Synmat HL in LW mummy is a better option if you care about a good nights sleep. I have tried this ‘strategy’ and it was not ideal for me. The Winterlite is another option but the increased R-value adds ounces.

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[slim9300]

I decided to just go with a 76" pad. Good sleep is critical for me. I grabbed a Nemo Tensor at 15oz which isn't bad. Ill just carry the heavier insulated when I know it will be cold. Thanks for the replies guys.

Just saw this. Good luck.


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[Broomd]

I'll second what was said here. I'm 6'5'' and I was an ultralight freak for a long time, often at the expense of a warm or decent night's sleep. I'll never forget the misery on Kodiak goat hunting with an ultralight bag and short pad. The most miserable week of sleep in my entire life. Froze my ass off.
These days I'll take the extra pound for a full length pad and warm sleeping bag, the hunts are so much more fulfulling, I must've been crazy to endure all I did as a younger guy.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I'll second what was said here. I'm 6'5'' and I was an ultralight freak for a long time, often at the expense of a warm or decent night's sleep. I'll never forget the misery on Kodiak goat hunting with an ultralight bag and short pad. The most miserable week of sleep in my entire life. Froze my ass off.
These days I'll take the extra pound for a full length pad and warm sleeping bag, the hunts are so much more fulfulling, I must've been crazy to endure all I did as a younger guy.

Reading this put a big smile on my face, not for the misery that you had to endure but just for the fact that Kodiak (especially goat hunting there), sometimes has a special way of testing your fortitude. Oh, and sometimes it also has a special way of testing your gear.


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[Beendare]

Yeah, windiest place ive ever hunted.

the one year on Kodiak we had winds of 120mph according to the pilot- i figured 90 mph anyway as it did a number on my 100 mph tent.

When you can lean over a mtn top and it feels like your feet are going to come up off the ground- its windy. It did keep the bugs down though..../ grin

 

[AK Troutbum]

Yeah, windiest place ive ever hunted.

the one year on Kodiak we had winds of 120mph according to the pilot- i figured 90 mph anyway as it did a number on my 100 mph tent.

Was that tent called your “100 mph tent”, because the last time you saw it, it was traveling 100 mph over the top of the mountain?



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[Beendare]

Was that tent called your “100 mph tent”, because the last time you saw it, it was traveling 100 mph over the top of the mountain?

^ Ha, no kidding...

Actually it was a quote from the "Cabelas Specialist"...what a crock.....specialist, Ha.

Decades ago when I bought that tent they portrayed themselves as the "Go to" outfit for hardcore gear. Of course now we know they are just another Big Agnes type outfit making cheap Chinese goods.

This was their 8 man outfitter tent with fiberglass poles....which is just too high a profile for Kodiak and the poles were junk. To Cabelas credit, they took it back- broken poles, ripped fabric and all.

I ended up with a 6 man and the aluminum poles. I've had that tent on Kodiak and If a guy duct tapes each pole crossing and guys it out well it works.

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[juan trueno]

Wow. This is eye opening for me. I’m 6’4” and never knew there were pads that size and bigger. I use a leaky OD army therma rest that I kept , a regular ridgerest, or after my shoulder surgery I got a super thick camper deluxe or whatever they call it therma rest, which was the difference between being able to lay on the ground all night or not for about a year- though i still couldn’t sleep.

Anyway, if it’s below 25 degrees and no sno on the ground- I view a “full length” pad something near 6 feet, to be a necessity. If there’s good snow cover or it’s warmer than 25- I’m happy on a “3/4 length” pad with everything from my knees down hanging off.

 

[Beendare]

Wow. This is eye opening for me. I’m 6’4” and never knew there were pads that size and bigger.......f.

Yeah, I used to use a 3/4pad 30 years ago....with my legs on a jacket or something. Now I think its a bad way to shave weight as a good nights sleep is more important to me. My Exped is heavier than some others, but its quiet not crunchy comfortable as heck and the insulation is good to about 15 degrees.

 

[OKtuCO]

Klymit Stativ V Lux SL. I have had multiple different pads and this is hands down the most comfortable, at 78" long and 21oz. It is also 27" wide if your that tall you probably have wide shoulders to match. They make a 30"x78" at 27oz. I sleep better in the tent than in my $3500 mattress at my house.

Static V Luxe SL

For ultimate comfort and performance, choose the Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad. These ultralight sleeping pads are perfect for avid backpackers and casual campers.

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