[at-l] (fwd) Re: Sleeping Pads (fwd)

[cindi prudhomme <cprudhom@chat.carleton.ca>]

Hey guys;
	there's been discussion on the list about sleeping pads, and since
I stumbled across this (see post below..) on rec.backcountry, I was
wondering if anyone's used one of these Canadian Shields?  *Sounds*
alright, but nobody mentioned how much it weighs and I don't have a
browser, so can't check up on it at their website.  But, unless this turns
out to be of a decent weight, I'll have to say I'll be trading in my
Thermarest 3/4 Ultralight for a Skin Mat! :)  

Take care,
Cindi


> kkryst@netscape.net wrote:
> 
> > I would like to start a discussion on the various sleeping pads  ...
> 
> In article <36BE6413.82E1AEC5@sonic.net>,
> Margaret and Jeffrey and Molly  <megs@sonic.net> wrote:
> 
> >Unless I've missed something it appears no one has mentioned the Canadian
> >Shield, about $75 US, $100 Canadian.
> >        http://www.expedition-leader.com/intro.htm
> 
> It has been a long time since we had those kind of exchange rates....
> 
> The Canadian Sheild is warm and comfortable.  A bit heavy, but
> well worth the weight.  It also has nice little things that no other
> pad has, such as straps to hold your pillow in place.  I'm sure that
> I'm not the only one who has had a pillow sliding all over the place.
> 
> >I've also noticed that the latest issue of Backpacker omits it.  Is that because
> >Expedition Leader doesn't advertise or because there's some problem with the
> >product.
> >
> >Is anyone familiar with this item?  On line it looks good:  closed cell foam PLUS
> >open celled foam PLUS thermal reflection PLUS waterproofness.
> 
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Cindi Prudhomme
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
Email address: cprudhom@chat.carleton.ca
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