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Jan 28, 2009 at 11:30 am #1233608
I am considering making my own sleeping pad. Based on what I have read so far, it looks like some folks have been down this path already:
The PolyTube DAM project seems versatile to me: insert the Down tubes in the winter, go without them in warmer months.
Which MYOG sleeping pad project have you found the most reliable, comfortable, and versatile?
Thanks,
Nick
Jan 29, 2009 at 3:00 am #1473741I did a little playing around with balloon beds.
Preliminary results:
PIA as far as inflating balloons and getting them into the "bed."
2" dia balloons are impossible (for me and some others) to inflate without a pump.
3" balloons can be reinflated by mouth, so preinflating and releasing air is a possibility for short trips or special purposes.
2" balloons did not give me enough cushion.
More experimenting is needed to see if I can get comfortable at all. The balloons were too tight for a soft cushion in my quick attempts.
I might carry a balloon bed as a backup in case I am stranded in an airport or wish to use a shelter in a thunderstorm.
For a MYOG COMFORTABLE BED, I say, go HAMMOCK!
Rosaleen
Feb 1, 2009 at 3:18 pm #1474553Thanks for sharing Rosaleen :)
We must be the only people out there interested in making our own sleeping pad ;)
Nick
Feb 7, 2009 at 4:36 pm #1476102*bump-a-roo*
Feb 7, 2009 at 8:56 pm #1476143I haven't followed through by actually ordering the Cheerstix, but that's my plan. I'm planning on using lightweight silk for the casing… We have a 3.5 year old and a 6 month old, so the volume will really pay off more than the weight when I'm carrying 40lbs of 'ultralight' gear.
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