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Scyoung0746
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Apr 18, 2017
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4$ swimming pool float matress does the same as this crap
Apr 18, 2017
DannyMilks
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Apr 18, 2017
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Scyoung0746What are you doing, spamming every product like this post here?
Apr 18, 2017
AlexPk
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Apr 18, 2017
Scyoung0746
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Apr 18, 2017
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DannyMilksNope just ridiculous how they charge for this stuff
Apr 18, 2017
Stepbystep
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Apr 19, 2017
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Scyoung0746Someone should implore you to learn about the materials and construction in one of these vs. a swimming pool floatie. Really. And besides that, these are quite inexpensive as far as pads go. Look at some of the TAR or Exped pads...now those, I think, are a bit overpriced.
Apr 19, 2017
Scyoung0746
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Apr 19, 2017
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StepbystepPlease educate me on the fancy sleeping pad because I'm been camping regularly for 25 years in all 4 seasons and never once needed anything so pricy. Majority of people who camp do so in ideal conditions and only for a few days, week at most. The few whole do it more know that the money one of these cost can be utilized better elsewhere I camped 3 straight weeks on a pool float matress it never popped I never got cold and it cost 4 dollars at target so please sir or mam educate me why this is better
Apr 19, 2017
Greg2
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Apr 20, 2017
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Scyoung0746- baffling - pool toy has no internal baffle so each movement is amplified. Also convective heat loss increases significantly. This may or may not be an issue in the temps you camp in. - Durability and Repairability - though your 21 nights with a pool toy might be impressive to you it is not. Failure in the plastic toy will be more frequent and more difficult to repair - - Inflation/deflation - valves on pool toys suck and are prone to leakage. -weight - the pool toy is going to be double the weight.
So because you do not value the same attributes as others does not make a product overpriced.
Apr 20, 2017
ttretta
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Aug 22, 2017
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Scyoung0746I get your point Scyoung0746. It's backpackers who typically spend this type of money for products like this. When I started backpacking 3 years ago, I bought cheaper, heavier items and carried them for many miles. But as I piled on the miles, I realized many things along the way. I found I will pay more to be comfortable and warm while sleeping in a tent in the middle of nowhere because the rest is crucial to continuing the journey. Pads like this are light, warm, don't make noise, and usually offer comfortable sleep, and they're less resistant to punctures than a pool float. Nothing worse than getting to your campsite after a 20 mile trek with 30 lbs on your back and having to sleep on the ground. With time, I've gradually spent more on comfort items to keep the warmth/weight/comfort ratio high. It sucks that they screw us by pricing high, but it is what it is! I just enjoy the journey! And watch for clearance sales!! :)
Aug 22, 2017
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