Decathlon makes folding foam pads with an R Value of 2.2 (official ASTM tested) and they cost £20. Love them even tho I have a few expensive inflatable ones too.
@simplelife6849
3 ай бұрын
Just bought one and I like it, it is just a little bit bulky but it has less than 300g
@mackiej
6 ай бұрын
Love the conciseness of this video. More info in 5 minutes than most have in 15.
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
6 ай бұрын
Very kind words, @machiej. Thank you.
@michaelbutler1557
17 күн бұрын
A very good review. In my opinion this is very accurate. Your level of experience is very obvious. I always use a closed-cell Thermarest pad conjunction with a Thermarest air mattress, paired together with two custom made elastic straps, particularly for mountaineering. This increases comfort, safety snd redundancy in case a puncture. I usually carry a rolled mat vertically down the centre of the outside of my pack to reduce snagging (as opposed to being carried on top).
@frstesiste7670
11 ай бұрын
Good video IMO. It aligns more with my own experiences than some of the more known outdoor gear testing KZitem channels that seem to "require" very high R-values to "survive" on cold ground or snow.
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much frstesiste7670. May I ask what kinds of adventures you tend to do?
@frstesiste7670
11 ай бұрын
Currently not as much as I'd like because of some health issues, but I've done a lot of hiking year round including the AT and PCT. Also canoeing. Winter stuff - cross country skiing including camping above tree line and some glacier skiing and hiking. Never been into climbing so no really extreme alpine stuff. Used both closed cell pads and 1 inch Thermarest when camping on snow and both worked fine for me. Used a 1.5 inch Thermarest on snow too which was my highest R-value pad and most comfortable but not that different from the 1 inch one and a lot of bulkier.
@johnsales7084
Ай бұрын
I absolutely agree that the Thermarest Rigerest Solar is an excellent piece of equipment and fully serves its purpose in most situations. I still don’t understand why the manufacturer stopped production
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
Ай бұрын
I was bummed too!
@ivysmith949
3 ай бұрын
Great video! And amazing views of the great outdoors 😃 This has really inspired me to appreciate the gift of life… I think I need to go to Katmandu to up keep my supplies lol 😂 I may even get that foam mattress you are speaking about in this great video!! So inspiring 😁 #lovelife
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Ivy. That's very kind of you to say. :) I hope you manage to get out and enjoy some wilderness!
@BellaVista1470
Жыл бұрын
Hi Joshua, thanks for the great informative video. I would love a sleeping bag review video if you get a chance? You are incredibly analytical and detailed in your information. Thanks, Aileen
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Hi Aileen, thank you very much. That's kind of you to say. On my to do list in the not so distant future is a sleeping bag video (best sleeping bag for side sleepers). I hope you find it helpful. The next video I'm making will be an interview with the daughters of the man that founded MSR. Take care!
@SymonGnome
Жыл бұрын
I'm too soft to sleep on a closed cell foam pad these days. My hips and back get sore. And the lower r-value doesn't play nice with my quilt. I do like the combining a cheap & thin EVA pad with a proper air mattress idea. It would give a bit more certainty that I will stay mostly warm enough in the event of a puncture.
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Symon, may I ask what sort of sleeping pad you tend to use most often these days? Cheers.
@SymonGnome
Жыл бұрын
@@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors In summer and autumn an Exped Synmat UL Lite with an R value of about 3. In winter an Exped Synmat UL Winter with an R value of 5.
@tomnoyb8301
Жыл бұрын
Is foldable Ridgerest Solite still available somewhere? Couldn't find it? Rolled version lacks convenience. It's way tougher to pack and doesn't lay out as quickly. Using Z-lite now and deploy it at every break. That's just not possible with a rolled-pad. Z-lite's OK, but it crushes and doesn't support weight as well.
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Hi @tomnoyb8301, I just made mine myself by folding the rolled ridgerest solite into the width I wanted, and put some weight on top of it for a few days. It will start to fold naturally (like you see in the video) after a while.
@tomnoyb8301
Жыл бұрын
@@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors - Will try it. Thanks
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
11 ай бұрын
@@tomnoyb8301 all good, let me know how you go with it please.
@heibk-2019
2 ай бұрын
This video was very informative, thank you, i have a question regarding foam pads. This late August/early September im planning to doing a trip where i can expect night temperatures of around 0-5 degree C/30-41 degree F and maybe a bit lower. Since i usually hike in warmer temperatures i only have a z lite sol. Do you think it would be enough to beef it up with a thin pad with maybe 1-2r value? To reduce bulk i would cut that down a bit so it mainly covers my torso and leave a bit of my feet exposed. I am usually a very warm sleeper.
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Hi there, it really just depends on what sort of sleep system you use, so it's hard to answer that. What sort of sleeping bag do you have? I tend to use a hot water bottle, so can get away with a lot.
@SofiaViviEnDo
2 ай бұрын
Can anyone tell me if naturehike's is similar in R value and or quality?
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
Ай бұрын
Hi there, i can confidently tell you the nature hike is very, very similar to the thermarest. I used the nature hike version for about a year. It's not QUITE as warm, but it's close. Hope that helps!
@SofiaViviEnDo
Ай бұрын
@@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors thanks! The thermarest are not available in my country but the naturehike do. Thanks a lot!!!
@bimazivanovic4784
6 ай бұрын
Could you please list some of the names of the names of tents you're using in the video? Other than the Namatj. I'm particularly interested in the one that has a diagonal vestibule.
Hey Man, where can you find EVA Foam to fit under the Xtherm?
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
6 ай бұрын
Hi Chad, in New Zealand where I currently live, you can find it at ParaRubber. In other countries, I'm not too sure.
@DaveCollierCamping
Жыл бұрын
Great info
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking the video out, Mr Dave. Much appreciated.
@DaveCollierCamping
Жыл бұрын
@@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors My pleasure
@bimazivanovic4784
6 ай бұрын
Hi,the thicker blue Exped pad,is it more comfortable than the thinner, regular thickness so to say,foldable pads(Zlite,Switchback....)?
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
6 ай бұрын
In my opinion, they are all very similar. The blue Exped is slightly more comfy in my view, but not enough to mention.
@ashab1
4 ай бұрын
Does folding it like that not damage it? Could it be folded then rolled again later if required? I have found a way to sleep fairly comfortably on these pads if the ground is level and not full of lumps etc.
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hi there, well...I guess it depends on what you consider damage. It does crease the pad in the places you fold it, but I personally don't consider that an issue. I really like foam sleeping pads, and it sounds like you do too. Cool! May I ask what sort of trips you do? Cheers.
@ashab1
4 ай бұрын
@@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors Ok great thanks, just weekends in the peak district and lake district in the UK mainly.
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