Sleeping Pads for Mountain Hunting

Cliff goes over some different options for backpack hunt sleeping pads. He discusses several Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads. Therm-a-Rest Ridge, Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite, and Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm.

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*Cliff no longer takes on new guided hunt or expedition clients. He sold all operating outfitting/guiding businesses prior to 2021.

[woodyw]

I've had excellent luck with the Paria RECHARGE XL INSULATED SLEEPING PAD, but it weighs 4 OZ more than the Xtherm and has an R-value of 4.7 (Xtherm is 6.9). @ sub $100 it's a steal IMHO. I add a foam pad for anything close to, or below, 30 degrees. always have a 20-degree, or zero-degree bag, depending on the forecast.

[nicmac]

Man cliff this channel is exactly what I have been looking for, all of your videos are spot on. 👍

[sheerwillsurvival]

I’ve used condensed foam old military pad for years even in below zero temps .. but as I got older I use my old foam with a air up thermal pad only issue I’ve seen in 59 years is air pad failure it’s a problem in backcountry so always carry a foam and double up for extreme cold and comfort 👊🏻with air pad

[richardkramer]

Took me awhile to find the perfect system for me, I use a Neoair X-lite pad, a Western Mountaineering Terralite 25 degree bag, a Sea to Summit Reactor liner if I need it and a Big 5 bivy cover if I need it. I also use 2 insulated military surplus space blankets under my Thermarest inside a Hilleberg Akto tent with a footprint. Never had a problem with warmth. That’s my backpacking backcountry hunting sleeping setup.

[greghertzberg]

Now that I am an adult I use and carry a pad. Thermarest uberlite, like 10 ounces. I calculated for every pound I save it costs me $500.00.