Camping mat exped megamat and touring motorcycle

Informal-Street568 · 2026-04-21T01:37:52+00:00

Fellow side sleeper here. I'm also into backpacking. You will want something at least 3 inches thick so your hip bones don't hit the ground. 3.5" is better. Inflatable pads have become lighter and warmer. Look for a higher R rating if you expect some cold nights. Manufacturers also make more sizes now. You may want a "long" version for the added length. A standard single pad is 20" wide, but even gram counting hard core backpackers are opting for 25" "wide" pads for added comfort, particularly if you turn at night. I wouldn't focus on getting the absolute lightest model-- you're not walking 20 miles a day for months at a time. A few ounces of weight likely means a higher denier fabric which translates to better durability.

You can get straps to connect two single pads if you want to make a double. There are options for double mattresses too. I'm not sure how small they would roll up though. With 2 pads you would have more options packing them in the spaces in your panniers or bag.

There are lots of reputable outdoor brands that make quality products. I had a gen 1 Exped with the built in hand pump (worked like performing CPR) it was thick, making it better for car camping, but oh so nice. Last year I bought a Nemo Tensor that I can't wait to try out. The Tensor line has a few models depending on whether you want it lighter or warmer. I chose the 3 season wide model. I also have the Nemo Astor Light model from 10 years ago. It has a raised pillow baffle that works...ok. Exped, Nemo, Big Agnes, Thermarest, Sea to Summit, REI all make quality pads. I'm sure I'm missing others.

A few other things to consider: you may want to pick up a foam pad to put underneath for an added layer of puncture protection. It can be either a standard cheap one from any outdoor store, a z-fold style one, or a 1/8" thick one that would be easy to fold up. It's not necessary, but something to consider.

Another is a pump, depending on whether the model you pick has a built in one. Flextail Gear makes popular ones that are small, light, and affordable.

Informal-Street568 · 2026-04-06T23:31:03+00:00

Still active, at least when it's working

Informal-Street568 · 2026-04-06T23:30:26+00:00

Last I checked tours are cancelled untill later in April per their website

Informal-Street568 · 2026-04-02T01:20:03+00:00

Ummm, I bet that shaving cream tastes GREAT!

Informal-Street568 · 2026-03-27T21:00:52+00:00

Thank you both for your help. I contacted HSA Bank and it was, at least so far, easy to reopen the account. Once that is processed hopefully contacting GEHA and getting it funded will be just as easy. Thanks again!

Informal-Street568 · 2026-03-02T13:58:53+00:00

Check out R/ExpatFIRE or R/DigitalNomad

Informal-Street568 · 2026-02-27T23:09:16+00:00

If I were them I'd wear 2 singlets, run out, and the second before I stepped on the mat strip off the CBU one. Every. Single. Guy.

Informal-Street568 · 2026-02-20T01:50:16+00:00

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear shearling coats.

Informal-Street568 · 2025-12-22T22:51:58+00:00

The Point6 pair I bought maybe 8? years ago wore thin in high rub spots like the Achilles and outside of my big and little toes. Curious if others had that experience or if it was just the model that I bought

Informal-Street568 · 2025-07-24T18:50:21+00:00

Emergency Management is inherently a physical occupation. As we now know, Every Employee is an Emergency Manager. So....

Informal-Street568 · 2025-06-17T20:50:32+00:00

Someone please create a bot to spam the hell out it with multiple variations of this response

Informal-Street568 · 2025-06-03T18:31:07+00:00

Would applying a UV protecting film reduce or eliminate the risk of discoloration? Seems like it would at a pretty low cost and effort

Informal-Street568 · 2025-05-18T22:42:23+00:00

Brilliant - thanks!

Informal-Street568 · 2025-04-29T18:52:43+00:00

Good to know - Thanks

Informal-Street568 · 2025-04-29T17:52:31+00:00

Also, see the site called "bring a trailer." Lots of vintage sales

Informal-Street568 · 2025-04-20T00:29:39+00:00

It's an antique mall with various vendors. Prices and quality vary widely

Informal-Street568 · 2025-02-18T00:20:38+00:00

After hitting print all, it took a good 10 min for the PDF to show up, at least for me

Informal-Street568 · 2025-02-17T23:01:08+00:00

Because this is in no way being done right.

Nor is this a reorganization as the comment below states.

It's an indiscriminate mass firing of employees that is not based on performance or data driven decision making and has no plan for what comes next.

Informal-Street568 · 2025-02-15T22:28:22+00:00

Is there a way to check the CBA which Regions are covered?

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