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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Winter Camping and Activities Bed Options Reply |
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Papinator |
09/08/2013 01:19PMquote awbrown: "quote Papinator: "I used an exped 9 with reflectix underneath, worked great in February :)" By the end of 3 days in a row, the stove had sank a little, but really not too bad, we didn't notice much until we actually moved it. No slush anyway. We also put some smaller, wetter logs between the reflectix and the stove. |
Cedarboy |
09/05/2013 12:17PM I put a 25 x 72 Ridgerest down first then a 25 x 72 Thermarest (2 in) on top. I have a Big Agnes Park series 20 degree with the zipper expander. I then put an old Gerry down bag inside if needed. I start with the Gerry down bag only then zip up the Big Agnes over the top for colder temps. With both bags I have overheated at minus 10. I like the multiple layers. You have options as the temp changes. CB |
NotLight |
09/01/2013 10:29PM I don't winter camp, but I always bring a thin closed cell pad and then my air mattress on top in the fall when it's below freezing. Then I don't worry so much if the air mattress goes pop. Kind of like the reflectix above. Maybe everybody already does that? I have the thermarest xtherm, and I find I don't like the mummy shape. It seems too narrow at the shoulders. So I would say with all the exped recommendations go for that. |
billconner |
09/01/2013 11:00AM My son and I on winter campout weekend near Waupaca Wisconsin. 15 below at night. He had a thermarest and I had an Exped DLX9, When we packed up the snow under him was melted and nearly mush and the snow under my side was still nearly powdery - no melting what so ever. All I needed. Now, for backpacking I bought a Exped Synmat 5 UL and it probably would be fine to the 20s or even teens but if I don't have to carry far, I'll stick with DLX9. |
awbrown |
09/01/2013 09:29AMquote Papinator: "I used an exped 9 with reflectix underneath, worked great in February :)" I noticed in your recent video that you used the relectix on the ice, particularly under your stove. How did it work in keeping the stove from melting the ice underneath? |
Papinator |
08/31/2013 06:40AM I used an exped 9 with reflectix underneath, worked great in February :) |
SteveElms73 |
08/29/2013 12:05PM I go full length. I'm 6ft tall and like to have full pad underneath me from head to toe, especially in the winter. Like I mentioned I have the Exped 7 (which is awesome) but would opt for the 9 if I had to buy again. Can never have enough insulation :) |
PINETREE |
06/17/2013 09:36PM Still looking at new options,especially summer pad and light weight,but still decent loft.Summer pad could be like 5 feet,does not have to be full length. Most of you go full length pad and how much loft? |
motdur |
01/11/2013 08:54PMquote PINETREE: "Much better than thermarest pads? A lot of endoresments here I see for the exped." Former Thermarest user. No comparison... Downmat 9 is far superior. |
PINETREE |
01/11/2013 08:49PM Much better than thermarest pads? A lot of endoresments here I see for the exped. |
Campcraft |
01/10/2013 08:23AM Exped downmat 9 here too. I made a slip cover for it that has ripstop on the bottom and army wool blanket on the top. It makes it very comfy. Mike |
Campcraft |
01/10/2013 08:23AM Exped downmat 9 here too. I made a slip cover for it that has ripstop on the bottom and army wool blanket on the top. It makes it very comfy. Mike |
Harison |
01/10/2013 12:37AM I suppose it would function just as well inside a sizzling camping tents. We have both protected and also noninsulated variety. I have additionally utilized merely a shut cellular foam station. Make sure to work with a barrier relating to the station and also snow like a plastic type tarp as well as camping tents footprint. |
SteveElms73 |
01/08/2013 09:13PM I have the Exped DM 7 and it has never let me down in the winter (no pun intended). It's a bit cheaper than the DM 9 as the R value is a bit less...but I have used it in very cold conditions and never once have I felt the slightest bit cold... |
Soledad |
01/07/2013 04:56PM I have an Exped Synmat 9, and think it is great for winter camping. On a cot or on tarp covered snow. I haven't had it under -5f but I am hoping to get it lower soon. Fn global warming... |
butthead |
01/07/2013 01:13PM Exped 9 down mat +++ I also use a BA Insulated Air Mat, but go with the Down mat below 30 degrees. butthead |
SevenofNine |
01/07/2013 01:08PM I would not want to use a standard air mattress for winter camping. I second Dan Cooke's opinion on the Exped 9 down mat. |
Dan Cooke |
01/07/2013 12:21PM Downmat 9 by exped. Just spent 7 days in the BWCAW camping on the snow. the only way to go in my opinion. |
BigZig |
01/07/2013 10:51AM I've used an air-core mattress in a cold tent. I assume it would work just as well in a hot tent. I have both the insulated and non-insulated versions. I've also used just a closed cell foam pad. Be sure to use a barrier between the pad and snow like a plastic tarp or tent footprint. It will keep everything from freezing together. |
GreatBigCubsFan |
01/07/2013 06:26AM I've always used an air mattress camping in other times of the year, this is way more comfortable than a pad, or a cot. I want to know if any of you have tried an air mattress in the winter-in a hot tent? |