Hi all –
I've been keeping my eyes open for a 48" (120 cm) self inflating sleeping pad for a while. I'm 24, and side-sleep like a baby on my five-year old regular length prolite 3 pad. The two pads I'm considering (and make sense for my budget) are:
Prolite (small) 47", R = 2.2, 11 oz.
and
Montbell UL CS 120: ~47", R = ?, ~13.5 oz according to Prolitegear.com
I'll be taking a one week Wind River trip in late August and an 11-12 day Superior Hiking Trail (northern MN) trip in late September, and want to be warm at night. I anticipate temps down to freezing, and will be using a WM summerlite inside a tarp/bivy or double rainbow tarptent. I sleep a little cold.
I don't think comfort will be an issue for either, but I'd like to know if anyone has ever figured out an R value for the Montbell pads, or can offer a subjective comparison or input. My understanding is that the Montbell pads have continuous foam inside, whereas the foam in the prolite pads is waffle-cut. If the Montbell pads are warmer by R.5 or so, I think they may be a better option for me. If not, I can always add a 1/8" thinlite (already have one) to the bottom of the prolite for sleeping and use it around camp, etc. I think I can find either pad for $60 or cheaper after a discount is taken.
Thanks!
Matt
