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    Anonymous
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    I was wondering if there was an inflatable pad out there that is both wide and short. Being about 6'5", 230#s and a side sleeper I usually tend to roll off the 19-20" ones if I turn in my sleep and it seems the ones that are 25" in width only come in the 72" or longer category. I know Exped used to make some Downmats that were like this but it seems no longer. Thanks.

    #1472149
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    I gave up looking. I contacted exped and thermarest, no plans for producing any either. Sucks for us.

    #1472152
    Matt Lutz
    Member

    @citystuckhiker

    Locale: Midwest

    If you do find one, I bet Chad Miller, a member here, would probably like to know about it.

    #1472376
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Why is most of this stuff made for midgets?

    #1472389
    JT Croteau
    Member

    @tobit

    Locale: Shadows of the White Mountains

    "Why is mos of this stuff made for midgets?"

    Because, although there may appear to be a lot of us big folks, the market for big folks is actually quite small. :(

    #1472394
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Yet the market for really small people, XS, seems to be pretty big or they can slip into kids items. Dang.

    #1472414
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    Less than 3% of the worldwide population is over 6' tall. Something like 2% wear a size 12 shoe or larger. We are freaks, just remember we are big freaks. So be nice.

    #1472490
    William Puckett
    Member

    @beep

    Locale: Land of 11, 842 lakes

    Darn! I thought it was just that the world was short!!!

    (walks away humming "Short People"…)

    #1472513
    Tim F
    BPL Member

    @kneebyter

    Locale: the depths of Hiking Hell (Iowa)

    Sorry Brett, don't think it exists. I've been looking for over a year. Looks like a niche market opportunity for someone! ;-)

    #1472562
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    The thread wasn't meant to be rude against short people but it would be nice if some of the outdoor companies would acknowledge that people about 6' do exist, especially in this country.

    Oh well, back to the GG 3/4 Nightlight and some extra pads for the hip and shoulder.

    #1472613
    R K
    Spectator

    @oiboyroi

    Locale: South West US

    Don't know if this make a difference for you or not but Exped Downmats are actually 22 inches wide.

    #1472617
    Jolly Green Giant
    BPL Member

    @regultr

    Locale: www.jolly-green-giant.blogspot.com

    Maybe this will help from a 6'6" guy.

    Rumor has it Gossamer Gear is switching the foam they use for their pads which will allow them to cut it in nearly any size. They are also going to offer tall packs. Having used their foam in winter, it is "good enough" for even fairly cold temperatures and you can double-up on it for more warmth. The down mats, inflatables, etc., are all heavier, more expensive, and are not the right size. Consider GG's closed foam as an option.

    Talk with Grant to get the specifics. I'm not saying it's gospel and I don't have an exact date, but these things were mentioned to me personally by GG.

    #1473192
    L J Moloney
    Member

    @ljmoloney

    Oware (http://www.owareusa.com/) has a Foam Sleeping pad 40x60x3/16" its not inflatable and its thin at 3/16 but it is 40 wide and an r value of .689 and its only 6oz.

    #1473321
    SANDRA GILLESPIE KRAMER
    Member

    @sandykayak

    Locale: South Florida

    Large Therm-A-Rest is 25" wide
    http://www.backcountry.com/store/CAS0522/Therm-a-Rest-Trail-Mat-Sleeping-Pad.html?CMP_ID=SH_FRO001&CMP_SKU=CAS0522&mv_pc=r126

    Not inflatable, but perhaps you could add a similar mod to an inflatable: Speer Hammocks 2 x 2 Segmented Pad Extender with Four Wings $35

    http://www.speerhammocks.com/Products/SPE.htm

    sandy in miami

    #1473633
    Brett Peugh
    BPL Member

    @bpeugh

    Locale: Midwest

    Yeah, on the inflatable pads I just usually roll off when I switch from one hip to the other. I will try to give GG a call tomorrow.

    #1474007
    Brett Peugh
    BPL Member

    @bpeugh

    Locale: Midwest

    I did talk to Gossamer Gear and they said they are just making the Nightlight longer to a full size, not wider So closed cell pads that are 3/4" thick stop at 25" wide.

    #1474014
    te – wa
    BPL Member

    @mikeinfhaz

    Locale: Phoenix

    the nightlite is
    listed as 19.5"

    #1474015
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    Brett,
    Have you contacted Stephenson/Warmlite?

    They customize their pads, and perhaps would do the extra width for you.

    #1474017
    Steven Evans
    BPL Member

    @steve_evans

    Locale: Canada

    Less than 3% of the worldwide population is over 6' tall
    Is that true? wow, we are freaks.

    Options:
    I bought one of these for winter camping. Nice and big, no need for ground sheet.
    CC Foam
    1/8" X 36" X 80"
    8 oz.
    http://www.40below.com/product_detail_public.php?ProductID=610

    Warmlite D.A.M.
    http://www.warmlite.com/cat-web.pdf
    They will make it any length you want for a few extra bucks. Ask for the large (@ 28" wide) and specify length you want…36"..48"..they do it. I had a small @ 22" wide x 48" long DAM made for me a while back.

    HTH

    #1474037
    Nick K
    BPL Member

    @nkline

    Locale: Northeast U.S.

    I, too, am a side sleeper and, unless I twist inside of my sleeping bag (which wakes me up), I would roll off my sleeping pad when turning over.

    I have been considering making my own sleeping pad, hence this thread:

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=18326&skip_to_post=141110#141110

    Please list your MYOG sleeping pad project in the thread. Eventually, we could compile the information into the BPL Wiki.

    Thanks,

    Nick

    #1474041
    Huzefa @ Blue Bolt Gear
    Spectator

    @huzefa

    Locale: Himalayas

    What you can do is get a large thermarest and cut it short.

    Make Your Own Gear: Shortening a Therm-a-Rest UltraLite Self-Inflating Pad
    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/make_your_own_gear_shortening_a_therm_a_rest_pad.html

    #1474075
    james clark
    Member

    @jwfclark

    Locale: Southern California

    Brett,

    May I recommend that you not overlook Stepenson/Warmlite.

    I have utilized their down filled inflatable pad for a number of years. The bonding and material they use are first rate. And they said they would make just about any size. The down filled versions require the use of a stuff sack to inflate the pad to keep vapor from wetting the down. While these bags are not UL but are very comfortable and provide all the insulation needed. You can have additional down added if that might better address your winter needs.

    #1474107
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I don't know if I can afford a Stephenson's though. Not the cheapest.

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