Why did I wait so long?

By brian_heck2213096 Ranked #210 - Sleeping Pads June 16, 2008

After all these years of sleeping on the old style bed rolls when backpacking or camping, I finally purchased two Trail Comfort sleeping pads. Oh, fool that I was for waiting so long to make this purchase! These aren't inexpensive, but after using them in Capitol Reef National Monument (Utah) for three nights and a month later at Havasu Falls (Arizona) for three nights, I am a believer. Yes, there are lighter versions from Therm-a-Rest, but these work well for us. I know they're designed to be self-inflating, and they are to a certain degree; however, I blow them up because I can get them to their 2-inch capacity much quicker. I didn't purchase the stuff sacks; instead, I purchased a few straps from REI and they easily strap to our Osprey packs. The horror of waking up in a cranky mood fills me with despair. Now, whenever we packpack or camp, I do not dread the end of the day. Bring on the night!

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