My sister said my 'go-to' sleeping pad is basically a pool float and I'm still mad about it

Honestly, I was packing for a weekend in the White Mountains and pulled out my old foam pad, the one I've used for like 8 years. My sister saw it and just laughed. She said, 'You know that thing has the warmth of a cereal box, right? You're sleeping on a pool float.' Ngl, it hit different because she's not even a big camper. She just got back from a trip with a fancy inflatable pad and said she slept warm for the first time ever. I always thought gear upgrades were for weight, not comfort. Now I'm rethinking my whole setup. Is a good pad really that big of a deal for warmth, or is she just being extra? What's your take on foam vs. inflatable for cold weather?

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jessem5924d ago

My buddy Mark froze his butt off on a Boundary Waters trip last year with just a foam pad. He upgraded to an insulated inflatable and said it was like sleeping on a different planet, totally warm. Your sister might be onto something.

owens.blair24d ago

Is it really that big of a deal? A foam pad works fine for most people if you pick the right one. Sounds like his setup was just wrong for the conditions.

harris.andrew24d agoTop Commenter

Wait, wasn't Mark using a closed-cell foam pad? Those are actually pretty warm. Maybe his was just too thin or something.