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doug100
53
Oct 24, 2017
Great pad. it is an insulated pad but I use it year round since it is only a few ounces more than an uninsulated version. If I lost my gear, I would buy this again again. People ask about inflation bags. Relax, it is not hard to blow up.
Vajtagal
290
Oct 24, 2017
doug100People don't want a bag because they think its hard to blow up. The air from your lungs has tons of moisture which leads to mold and bacterial yuck in the pad, which destroys the insulation.
Cardamomtea
588
Oct 24, 2017
VajtagalI can't imagine using my breath to inflate a bag anymore, yuck! I use the bag that came with my Xtherm, so much faster & easier!
casperinmd
14
Oct 26, 2017
VajtagalThis pad is coated on the inside and condensation from breath won't affect it.
Vajtagal
290
Oct 26, 2017
casperinmdI researched I found nothing confirming this. Doesn't mean it isn't true, but Thermarests own site doesn't list it as a benefit . I did a TON of research when getting my pad, didn't ever see It being coated stated, or have an REI person say it was. Or any other stores employee. It would mean every little bit of insulation would have to be coated or treated. And the condensation would still be in my pad. I'll stick to using a bag or pump to inflate.
casperinmd
14
Oct 26, 2017
VajtagalThis vid talks about it, 45 second mark.
vasocreta
19
Nov 22, 2017
casperinmdWow. I did not know about insulation coating. That is interesting.