Hey Massroppers. Question(s) for ya.
How durable is the DIY trimming? Does it hold up? Ive ordered a large with the idea to cut a few inches of the length. I'll be taking it on the JMT this Summer and I'd hate to think my hack will fall apart after a few nights.
Along those same lines, does anyone have experience shortening the insulated versions? Any tricks?
captain_corduroyDIY cut and sealing with a hot iron works well. I've had mine for a year and use it frequently, no issues. Keep in mind that heat and pressure are how these seams are made in the first place, it's just done by a machine. So, it's not like they use an industrial glue and you're using Elmer's.
I posted a few pics on shortening an insulated version. It's not hard, just take a fine knife or exacto blade to scrape out the insulation in the area that you want to seal.
https://www.massdrop.com/talk/2026/how-to-shorten-your-massdrop-x-klymit-sleeping-pad
How durable is the DIY trimming? Does it hold up? Ive ordered a large with the idea to cut a few inches of the length. I'll be taking it on the JMT this Summer and I'd hate to think my hack will fall apart after a few nights.
Along those same lines, does anyone have experience shortening the insulated versions? Any tricks?