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Sleeping pad inside or out

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PostedJun 21, 2015 at 6:40 am

I've searched the topic and can only find reference to liners. Question is with a sleeping bag and the benefits/drawbacks from having a sleeping pad inside the bag compared to outside? With a quilt it's a moot point. The reason I ask it would help me to keep from sliding off my pad. I do use a tyvek sheet underneath regardless.

PostedJun 21, 2015 at 7:07 am

I think it mainly has to do with space. Do you have enough room for your pad to fit inside your bag? If your pad causes the bag to tighten around you, it may cause some loss of loft. Which could result in cold spots.

I think the Klymit X-Frame pads are designed to go inside your bag. But again, it just depends on the pad. Hopefully someone can chime in here shortly.

Todd T BPL Member
PostedJun 21, 2015 at 2:27 pm

It also has to do with how you sleep. Back sleepers can probably go either way, but as a rotisserie side sleeper I have to curl up semi-fetal, bringing the bag with me. There's no way I could sleep with the pad inside.

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