Originally Posted By gorge_medic

I have both CCF and inflatable pads, and I'd be much more likely to use an inflatable on a long thru-hike. The extra comfort sleeping is well worth the extra ounces for a long hike IMO. But it's up to you and your comfort levels.


Just to offer a further discourse-- the problem that I have with inflateable pads is that they tend to be very fragile and prone to punctures just like any other inflateable device. If I was perhaps car-camping, or only hiking in 7 or so miles and then setting up camp for 3 or 4 days then I may just bring my inflateable-- but thru-hiking the CT, I would never dream of bringing such a pad, the possible headaches are just too much to bear. Don't get me started on trying to get all the air out of the things and then trying to get them into their stuff sacks-- ugh!

I like CCF pads more for convience than for their weight if truth be told. I roll or fold (z-lite) my pad and simply slide it into my pack to make the frame and within 60 seconds I am done and on my way.