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Feb 14, 2011 at 11:33 am #1269159
I'll probably lose my 'man card' on this one, but here goes…Is there any other guys out there that think the weight, size, and R-Rating for the womens Prolite sleeping pad are a good fit for them. The 66" inch length is right where I want it to be for a pad. The weight is only 16 ozs. and it is more comfortable, (IMO), than a Z-Rest or closed cell pad. I think Thermarest ought to re-think their marketing on this one and make it more gender neutral. I know they put more insulation where women need it in the pad, but I like warm feet too, I'm just saying…
Feb 14, 2011 at 11:40 am #1696563Wuss ;)
edit- I guess I'll answer instead of just comment… I agree- the womens trail pro and comfort series look nice too
Feb 14, 2011 at 1:24 pm #1696622I had seriously considered the women's version at one point, but I went with a KookaBay instead.
Feb 14, 2011 at 1:37 pm #1696631Travis, Thanks for the suggestion, but I have looked at that option once, and am no longer looking at that option. I don't want to open this up to a KookaBay discussion, I've said my piece on that in another thread. Thank you for the advice on that anyways though! At least there was one other guy at least looking at the ProLite option…that's mildy comforting!
Jeff – Wuss??? I haven't bought it yet, come on man! :)
Feb 14, 2011 at 4:21 pm #1696719I am a very cold sleeper so I need some extra insulation and I agree that the Women's Prolite does look appealing. If they didn't only come in purple I would probably own one by now and I'm probably going to buy one anyway. I mean who cares about the color right?
Feb 14, 2011 at 4:43 pm #1696730Tyler – Yeah I'm to the point of not caring about the color myself. It get's covered up by a 'manly' sleeping bag anyways! Maybe I can tye dye it in some kind of crazy camo colors!
Feb 14, 2011 at 8:33 pm #1696817Um, really, don't worry about it. Get the pad you like. Even if it's purple. How's that going to hurt you?
I work part time at an REI in the camping department, and believe me, a bunch of guys get the women's prolite for just the reasons you mention–they like the size, the r-value, and, especially, that it has fewer holes and more foam, and is consequently more comfortable for them. I reassure them regularly. They laugh and buy it.
I myself am a Ridgerest person but I seem to be a minority.
Feb 14, 2011 at 9:52 pm #1696838" I mean who cares about the color right?"
Absolutely right. Still, I just can't get over the bright red color of the Western Mountaineering Summerlite bag — even though everything else about it is top notch… Just something about that red color…
But back to topic — our very own Franco owns a lady's model Prolite in hot pink and loves it. So there. :)
Feb 15, 2011 at 7:10 am #1696902Proud women's prolite 4 owner. Hot pink and all.
Feb 15, 2011 at 8:08 am #1696914All right! I won't be the only guy on the planet sporting a purple sleeping pad!! Thanks for all of the replies…..and I know I'm a grown man and shouldn't worry about what other people think, I just wanted some 'back-up' when my hiking buddies start bringing out the 'wearing of the skirt' jokes!
Ben – Yeah, my Summerlight colors will go swell with it!
Feb 15, 2011 at 8:37 am #1696924Robert – Actually the purple color may compliment the color of the WM Highlite you sold me so it looks like I will be in all purple :)
Feb 15, 2011 at 10:22 am #1696952Tyler – I'm cracking up, I totally forgot about you buying the Highlight from me! Your right, they're a perfect match. Maybe I sold it too soon!!
To those of you that are using the womens Prolite…How do you like it overall? I have only checked it out in the store, and it seems to support much better than my Z-Rest and Ridgerest. How is it's 2.8 advertised r-rating, in your opinions?
Feb 15, 2011 at 7:11 pm #1697175I am looking for some input on whether folks agree with the advertised r-value of this pad. If anyone has some experience with this pad, ie comfort, durability ect., it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Feb 19, 2011 at 7:54 am #1698705Anyone else out there using a womens Prolite sleeping pad? I am looking at a few reviews on r-rating, comfort, durability ect. any info would help, Thanks.
Feb 19, 2011 at 8:12 am #1698712Feb 19, 2011 at 8:17 am #1698713Roger just did an article about Prolite, check it out
Feb 19, 2011 at 8:22 am #1698717Feb 19, 2011 at 8:44 am #1698725I have read the review here on the Prolite and it was well done. I am looking at a the womens version of the Prolite that has a higher r-value, a 66" length, ect. I have had really good luck with Thermarests durability in the past, so I suspect that shouldn't be an issue. I was more curious if anyone noticed a difference in the r-value rating as advertised.
Mina- Thanks again! I have read the REI ratings and they were useful. I'm really looking to get a guys perspective, particularly on r- rating and size. FYI, my earlier comments on color and the 'ribbing' I would get from my buddies was tounge-in-cheek, I'm really not THAT concerned about the plum color! ;)
Feb 19, 2011 at 9:00 am #1698731I don't think the difference in R value is noticeable
The only way to see difference is to measure it with lab equipment
But that's just my opinion – you'de have to set up a controlled experiment to verify : )
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