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It has a durable stick valve and it’s covered with a 30 denier high-tenacity ripstop nylon, which is thicker than most mainstream tent floors today. Comparable Short Sleeping Pads Short Ultralight Sleeping PadsĪ torso-length Therm-a-Rest XLite is almost identical to the longer 72″ XLite, by far the most popular backpacking sleeping pad today. When deflated, a short XLite packs virtually flat, making it easy to roll up and pack in a backpack. In addition to reduced weight, the 47″ torso-length XLite packs up significantly smaller that the 72″ long model, which is important if you’ve switched to a low volume 30L or 40L backpack for ultralight backpacking. Hammockers do the same thing when they sleep with a half-length or three-quarters length underquilt in warmer weather because they don’t need extra insulation for their lower legs and feet, beyond the warmth provided by their top quilt or sleeping bag. This is a common trick used by ultralight backpackers to reduce their gear weight. Your legs don’t need as much insulation as your core does and you’ll stay warm if you rest your feet and calves on top of your backpack and spare clothes. Fabric: 30D High Tenacity ripstop nylonĪ 47″ inch pad is almost 4 feet long, making it long enough to provide padding under your hips and torso.*Weight: 8 oz (6.9 oz actual) – weight varies, shop around and bring a scale.
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Dimensions: 20″ x 47″ x 2.5 (width x length x height).I have one that weighs just 6.9 oz.) Both pads are otherwise identical with a 20″ width, they’re 2.5″ thick, and have an R-value of 3.2, making them suitable for three season use. (Note: the weight of the short XLite can vary. Weighing 8 oz*, it weighs 4 oz less than the 12 oz, 72″ size “Regular” XLite. If you want to save gear weight, but you’re not willing to give up the luxury and comfort of using an inflatable sleeping pad, try a torso-length one like the 47″ size “Short” Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite.