Backcountry Forum
Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Backcountry Forum
Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear
 
 
 

Amazon.com
Backpacking Forums
---- Our Gear Store ----
The Lightweight Gear Store
 
 WINTER CAMPING 

Shelters
Bivy Bags
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Snow Sports
Winter Kitchen

 SNOWSPORTS 

Snowshoes
Avalanche Gear
Skins
Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
Accessories

 ULTRA-LIGHT 

Ultralight Backpacks
Ultralight Bivy Sacks
Ultralight Shelters
Ultralight Tarps
Ultralight Tents
Ultralight Raingear
Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
Ultralight Apparel


the Titanium Page
WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

 CAMPING & HIKING 

Backpacks
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Hydration
Kitchen
Accessories

 CLIMBING 

Ropes & Cordage
Protection & Hardware
Carabiners & Quickdraws
Climbing Packs & Bags
Big Wall
Rescue & Industrial

 MEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 WOMEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 FOOTWEAR 

Men's Footwear
Women's Footwear

 CLEARANCE 

Backpacks
Mens Apparel
Womens Apparel
Climbing
Footwear
Accessories

 BRANDS 

Black Diamond
Granite Gear
La Sportiva
Osprey
Smartwool

 WAYS TO SHOP 

Sale
Clearance
Top Brands
All Brands

 Backpacking Equipment 

Shelters
BackPacks
Sleeping Bags
Water Treatment
Kitchen
Hydration
Climbing


 Backcountry Gear Clearance

Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#128583 - 02/10/10 11:38 PM Evazote vs. Ridgerest?
thecook Offline


Registered: 10/03/08
Posts: 541
Loc: Minnesota
I spent three days in the Boundary Waters last weekend. Friday night got down around -10F and when I packed up, my 28 year old ensolite pad cracked and broke. Guess it is time to replace it grin Has anyone used Evazote (e.g. GG's nightlight) to compare to a Ridgerest. I'm leaning toward the Ridgerest Deluxe for the width right now but keep hearing about evazote.
_________________________
If I wouldn't eat it at home, why would I want to eat it on the trail?

Top
#128591 - 02/11/10 12:58 AM Re: Evazote vs. Ridgerest? [Re: thecook]
300winmag Offline
member

Registered: 02/28/06
Posts: 1342
Loc: Nevada, USA
I have a Ridgerest and it's warmer than flat CCF pads because the ridges and valleys create more thickness and more comfort. The little valleys under your bag becone "heat traps" compared to a flat mattress.

Usually winter campers use TWO mattresses, laugh a Ridgerest or Z Rest beneath their regular Thermarest.

Eric
_________________________
"There are no comfortable backpacks. Some are just less uncomfortable than others."

Top
#128602 - 02/11/10 09:01 AM Re: Evazote vs. Ridgerest? [Re: thecook]
Dryer Offline

Moderator

Registered: 12/05/02
Posts: 3591
Loc: Texas
Can't speak for -10 weather but I really like my Ridgerest. I've got 3 Thermorests and blue foam pads that rarely see the light of day anymore. I hammocked in 27 deg. weather a couple weeks ago and it was toasty.
_________________________
paul, texas KD5IVP

Top
#128605 - 02/11/10 09:39 AM Re: Evazote vs. Ridgerest? [Re: 300winmag]
thecook Offline


Registered: 10/03/08
Posts: 541
Loc: Minnesota
I use two, or sometimes three, pads. A thermarest full length, the ensolite pad, now defunct, and sometimes a torso length blue foam pad. It is the ensolite that I need to replace.
_________________________
If I wouldn't eat it at home, why would I want to eat it on the trail?

Top
#128617 - 02/11/10 12:58 PM Re: Evazote vs. Ridgerest? [Re: thecook]
hikerduane Offline
member

Registered: 02/23/03
Posts: 2124
Loc: Meadow Valley, CA
I have the torso lenght Gossamer Gear pad for my pack, never used it for its main usage. I do have the sit pad, which is very warm to use on snow while sitting around. Very flexible. Never had them out in subzero temps yet.

Top
#128646 - 02/11/10 06:22 PM Re: Evazote vs. Ridgerest? [Re: thecook]
BarryP Offline
member

Registered: 03/04/04
Posts: 1574
Loc: Eastern Idaho
“I'm leaning toward the Ridgerest Deluxe…”

The Deluxe has different specs than the regular; 19 vs 14oz.
http://cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest/mattresses/camp-and-comfort/ridge-rest-deluxe/product
If I remember, I thought one of our members switched his home bed over to the ridgerest deluxe (RD).

That got me thinking that if I ever really needed a bombproof comfortable pad, maybe the RD is the best. I would have to accept the bulk and enjoy nothing to blow up.

But my 9oz neoair is sure light, comfy, and packs small. But I don’t think it’s as bombproof.

Hmmm. The RD; should I get one for testing?...

-Barry

Top

Shout Box

Highest Quality Lightweight Down Sleeping Bags
 
Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags
 
Lite Gear Talk - Featured Topics
Backcountry Discussion - Featured Topics
Make Your Own Gear - Featured Topics
Featured Photos
Spiderco Chaparral Pocketknife
David & Goliath
Also Testing
Trip Report with Photos
Seven Devils, Idaho
Oat Hill Mine Trail 2012
Dark Canyon - Utah
Who's Online
0 registered (), 209 Guests and 0 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Noodles, McCrary, DanyBacky, Rashy Willia, WanderBison
13240 Registered Users
Forum Links
Disclaimer
Policies
Site Links
Backpacking.net
Lightweight Gear Store
Backpacking Book Store
Lightweight Zone
Hiking Essentials

Our long-time Sponsor, BackcountryGear.com - The leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear:

Backcountry Forum
 

Affiliate Disclaimer: This forum is an affiliate of BackcountryGear.com, Amazon.com, R.E.I. and others. The product links herein are linked to their sites. If you follow these links to make a purchase, we may get a small commission. This is our only source of support for these forums. Thanks.!
 
 

Since 1996 - the Original Backcountry Forum
Copyright © The Lightweight Backpacker & BackcountryForum