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[Closed] 2/3rd length camping mats = Cold feet?

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 Olly
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looking at getting an airo camping mat from alpkit, as my current mat has just been weighed in a frenzy of pre tour action, and comes in at 1200g.

i figure as ive got a heavier car camping mat, to go for a lighter bivvy type mat as a second.

except no 180s in stock!
anyone here use a 2/3rds length mat?
with issues?


 
Posted : 02/07/2011 7:13 pm
 Olly
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or could get the numo superlight one, that you have to inflate yourself, but wouldnt it get full of moisture if you had to blow it up?
needs a bike pump valve on it surely?


 
Posted : 02/07/2011 7:17 pm
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Socks?


 
Posted : 02/07/2011 7:17 pm
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Put the rucksack under your feet.


 
Posted : 02/07/2011 7:48 pm
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what Edukator said.


 
Posted : 02/07/2011 7:57 pm
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The problem isn't cold feet so much as condensation making your sleeping bag damp. Just stuff something under your feet as suggested.


 
Posted : 02/07/2011 8:04 pm
 Olly
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hum.

and in a bivvy bag? is condensation a problem still?

options are, having spent 250 quid on a nice light down bag, take a 1100g mat for 2 weeks touring, or buy a 400g 3/4 length mat.

full length lightweight mats out of stock 🙁
could give AK a ring tomorrow I guess :s


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 10:52 pm
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Down bag and 2 weeks in a bivi bag. I hope it's dry irrespective of your mat.

Did a few weeks in the Alps one summer in a bivi/down combo.

A couple of visits to the nearest tunble dryer was needed.


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 11:00 pm
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http://www.snowandrock.com/thermarest-neo-air-reg/sleeping-mats/ski-snowboard-outdoor-sports/fcp-product/6359
Problem solved.
If you look hard enough you'll find it £20 cheaper.


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 11:08 pm

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