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“Blue” CCF vs EvazoteVolara
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Jan 11, 2010 at 10:08 am #1254012
This thread suggests the R value of these is essentially the same. Is the advantage to Evazote/Volara that they are slightly lighter and more durable then? The blue stuff seems plenty durable & light to me and much cheaper. However, one downside for it is lack of packability IMHO unless you cut some reinforced slits so it can be folded like a Z-rest.
I need to get some more padding soon for my son and am trying to decide if Evazote (eg, GG Thinlight) is worth almost 4x the cost of blue from Walmart. I believe in that same thread Richard Nisley indicated the "better" blue foams will spring back after compression – I was surprised the stuff from Walmart did this.
Jan 11, 2010 at 1:20 pm #1561690There's not a lot of difference between them. It may be worth while trying the cheaper version (subject to basic checks!) at first, just to see.
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Jan 11, 2010 at 1:26 pm #1561692So people are spending 3-4x on Thinlights mostly to save a few grams? I guess I also understand they are somewhat stickier, which helps bags from sliding around. Blue doesn't have this property.
Jan 11, 2010 at 3:09 pm #1561705Yep. A quick check comparing the Gossamer gear 3/8" and REI blue foam has the gg at 6.0 – 6.4 oz/sq yd and the blue foam at 7.2 oz/sq yd.
I don't see it as being drastically more expensive though. Walmart.com lists their 72" length 3/8" sleeping pad at $20. The slightly shorter 60" pad at gg is also $20.
Jan 11, 2010 at 5:53 pm #1561775> Walmart.com lists their 72" length 3/8" sleeping pad at $20
Wow. It's gone up a lot then. I bought that last June for <$6.
Jan 11, 2010 at 6:15 pm #1561792Walmart still has the $6 pads. Not sure what pad Nia is speaking of.
Jan 11, 2010 at 6:19 pm #1561796You missed Nia's ".com".
Jan 11, 2010 at 6:56 pm #1561813All: I have and use both, mostly as 'sitz' pads in camp or on day hikes, also Evazote as a full-winter pad under a Thermarest LE.
All of my foamies come to me used, some with much use, and the Evazote is clearly superior over the longer haul; it is harder to rip and to crease by folding. It is also more reliable (and warmer!) below -25C where most plastic products get dicey.
Your experiences may vary!
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