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Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular

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Made with dense closed-cell foam, this pad provides excellent insulation between you and the cold ground.

Shorter 3/4-length saves weight for hikers and backpackers

Imported.

Item 374053

with coupon code ANNV13
May 17-27 Details

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Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular Customer Reviews

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Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular

3.3

(based on 10 reviews)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (10)
Durable design (5)
Non slip (4)
Packs easily (3)
Packs small / compresses (3)

Cons

Uncomfortable (5)
Packs large (3)
Slips easily (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (8)
Car camping (3)
Weekend trips (3)

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Jul

2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Reliable, reliable, reliable, CHEEP

By Snacktime

from Atlanta, GA

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Packs Easily
Warm

Cons

Uncomfortable

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

This is one of the most useful and versatile items in my gear closet. I'm kind of a princess when it comes to sleeping in comfort. This pad is not that great for cushioning, but after spending $ on fancy pads that are destined to get an irreparable pinhole, after sleeping on this in baggage claim, after strapping it to the outside of my pack and using it for a clean, dry, comfy seat on the trail or even a quick nap, I have to LOVE this pad. You will need more under your legs in winter. Also I've found that after hiking all day I'm tired enough to sleep on bare gravel, so if I can't sleep on my blue mat that means I could have stayed out longer!

No, it isn't as comfy as a blow-up mat costing big money. But it weighs nothing, costs nothing, and serves me on every trip.

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Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Time to upgrade

By simplyholland

from Northern California

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Packs Easily

Cons

Not Warm
Slips Easily
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

I've been using this pad for a few years now and I've made the decision to upgrade to a self-inflating pad at this point. For the price, it's a good deal and it's served me well for a long time. Very lightweight and gets the job done. However, I'm not the type of person who can fall asleep on any old surface and I've dealt with it for long enough now to realize I need a better night's sleep if I'm getting up and hiking long hours the next day.

If comfort isn't a huge factor in your choice, I'd say choose this over comparable pads. It's a classic.

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Jun

2010

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great for hammock underpad

By goatpacker

from Wyoming

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Pros

Lightweight
Non Slip
Packs Easily

Cons

Best Uses

Great hammock underpad

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

Great for underpad warmth in HAMMOCKS with underpocket for quilts. Slips in underpocket easily, stays in place, reduces nead for underquilt in most temps. Wouldn't use on the ground, but great for this purpose.

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Nov

2009

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

It is what it is

By badtux

from san jose, ca

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Pros

Durable Design
Lightweight

Cons

Bulky Roll Up
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

Don't try actually sleeping directly on this pad unless you are a masochist, you will have a miserable time of it. The best use of this pad is to extend the temperature range of a lightweight air mattress like the Therm-a-Rest ProLite. The ProLite on top of this will give you a comfortable night's sleep and take you down to well below freezing for much less weight than a thicker air mattress. Note that this pad, or *any* sleeping pad, should only be used on top of a tent floor or ground sheet -- I am baffled by people reporting torn pads, because that should be impossible if this pad is properly used, this is a very durable piece of gear that's pretty much impossible to destroy unless you're abusing it by e.g. using it without a ground sheet.

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Aug

2009

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Don't waste your money!

By DBinAZ

from Scottsdale, AZ

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Bulky Roll Up
Punctures Easily

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

Just got back from backpacking in Glacier National Park. We were out for 5 days total and the pad did not hold up well. It is not easy to clean and has several tears. This would not make it through another trip like this so we will be returning it and getting a higher quality sleeping pad. I did find it comfortable enough and I didn't have any issues with it not being long enough since I am 5'3".

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May

2008

(12 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

stop. buy the long one

By tazochai

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Durable Design
Lightweight
Non Slip

Cons

Cold feet
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

This pad is good in many ways, except you should buy the long one. This one is 3/4 length. My feet have been the only part of me that's cold anymore at night, and I finally realized it's because this sleeping pad stops at my knees. Buy the long one, even for summer camping, unless you live in a hot climate. The long version of this is full length, and will weigh only 2.5 more ounces. It will be a tad bulkier, but worth it for warm feet.

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Feb

2008

(6 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

blue pad + camping = unsatisfied sleep

By OneTripJustNotEnough

from burbank, ca

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Pros

Lightweight
Non Slip

Cons

Bulky Roll Up
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Weekend Trips

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

I took this pad brand new to grand canyon/ colorado river for a week...and I thought i'd cut my costs a bit and buy a cheaper sleeping pad...lets just say it was a rough week. You need to get a good quality sleeping pad...even though the price looks appealing...after a long day of hiking...you'll want something semi soft to lay down on. This pad was about an inch thick, ripped easily, and absorbs dirt so it can't be cleaned...bottom line...don't buy.

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Dec

2007

(4 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

It's a pad and it's blue

By iwantmytwodollars

from seattle

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate
Lightweight
Non Slip

Cons

Difficult To Inflate

Best Uses

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

It's very compact. I fold mine and it fits inside my pack. It does get holes in it, but it doesn't seem to effect it to much. Wish I could find the R-value and see how it compares to other closed cell foam pads on the market.

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Oct

2007

(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good Value

By Hikes with Kids

from Riverside, CA

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Pros

Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Lightweight

Cons

Rough on pressure points
Slips Easily

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

Great for economical lightweight and durable pad. Not as comfortable as some of the more expensive pad. Not enough padding on the pressure points.

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Sep

2007

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice long pad

By oxymoron

from Boise, ID

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Pros

Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Lightweight

Cons

Slips Easily

Best Uses

Backpacking
Weekend Trips
Winter camping

Comments about Standard Blue Foam Pad - Regular:

I like the longer pad for cold nights because it keeps the feet warm. If the pad is too short, then the sleeping bag just doesn't provide enough warmth.

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