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I don't have a question but rather an answer as I wasn't...
By samfu
August 27, 2008
I don't have a question but rather an answer as I wasn't sure what the R value 4.1 was exactly, it's 15 degrees Fahrenheit so your body heat won't be sapped away like traditional pads. I'm surprised no ones asked that, so now I guess no one has to. :)
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By Jeff Gerhard
Ranked #1 - Sleeping Pads
October 20, 2008
You're exactly right. Air is the best insulator against cold especially when laying on the ground. This is the same principle on why down works as well as it does. The pods trap air & therefore insulates the body against cold.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 70D Nylon, internal PU coating; [Insulation] PrimaLoft eco (50% recycled)
- Dimensions:
- [Small] 60 x 20in (152.4 x 51cm); [Reg] 72 x 20in (183 x 51cm); [Lng] 78 x 20in (198 x 51cm)
- Rolled Size:
- [Small] 4.5 x 9in (11.4 x 22.9cm); [Reg] 5 x 9in (12.7 x 22.9cm); [Long] 5.5 x 9in (14 x 22.9cm)
- R Value:
- 4.1
- Weight:
- [Small] 18oz (510g); [Reg] 21oz (595g); [Long] 23oz (652g)
- Recommended Use:
- Chilly weather camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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