Topic
Downmat warmth?
Forum Posting
A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to post in the member forums!
Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › Downmat warmth?
- This topic is empty.
-
AuthorPosts
-
May 29, 2011 at 9:06 am #1274583
Wow – I've been useing a downmat these past two weekends and its amazing how warm it is – w/ a WM Apache @10C I'm waking up drenched in sweat in the mornings. It doesn't feel all that warm though just lying on the mat.
Compared to my old ProLite4 3/4 the difference is striking. I was wondering what people did to counter the warmth on a downmat in summer? (I know its not UL – but for paddle trips the airmat is nice)May 29, 2011 at 10:20 am #1742466My DM7 is way too warm to use in the summer, but if you like the thickness then I recommended picking up something like a neoair instead.
On one summer car camping trip I tried sleeping on the downmat and even with no sleeping bag or quilt my back was sweating. Not fun. I ended up sleeping next to it instead.
May 29, 2011 at 8:49 pm #1742646It doesn't feel to warm just lying on it – but somehow it just ends up being so warm with a sleeping bag.
May 30, 2011 at 8:58 am #1742752I find my Downmat too warm to use in summer also, but less inflation will reduce the R value (and comfort).
May 31, 2011 at 11:56 am #1743191The Apache is a really warm sleeping bag… I'd bet its warmth helped counter heat loss experienced w/the Prolite. I've used a downmat in summer, no problem… but I don't use a winter (or shoulder season) sleeping bag, either. If you're happy w/the Apache, consider a Summerlite. Or shift the down in your Apache so you're not sleeping so hot w/it zipped up. Just don't insulate as much up top.
-
AuthorPosts
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
Forum Posting
A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to post in the member forums!
Our Community Posts are Moderated
Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. Please be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting.
Get the Newsletter
Gear Research & Discovery Tools
- Browse our curated Gear Shop
- See the latest Gear Deals and Sales
- Our Recommendations
- Search for Gear on Sale with the Gear Finder
- Used Gear Swap
- Member Gear Reviews and BPL Gear Review Articles
- Browse by Gear Type or Brand.