“…and cut it down to 47"…”

That’s really saving weight (0.4oz <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />). I have also been using the GG 1/8” pad for ~ 3years. And it has stopped my pads from slipping. I don’t cut it. I just position it to hang out under the feet. Some other thoughts come to mind:

1. When I take my Ghost (backpack), I sometimes mount my GG Squall Classic tent on the outside (or another tarptent model). However, this is a slippery proposition as the tent WILL slip out while backpacking. So I wrap/roll the finished-packaged tent in the GG 1/8” pad and it stays for good!
2. If pulling the the GG pad out of your pack, be careful because the pad doesn’t want to give; it will rip before it will let itself be pulled out (that was a bummer on my part <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />). Thus it’s not as durable as a thermarest product but when treated with kindness, will last a long time.
3. That 1/8” pad provides amazing warmth. In fact I’m just fine in 0F camping weather with that pad and a NightLight 3/4 pad (with bumps down). I don’t like that combo in the summer though.
4. Be careful when using it to kneel on. Mine picked up stains that way. And when you fold it to get decent thickness for kneeling, it develops creases and it’s hard to get flat again. If you don’t mind that, it feels great for kneeling and sitting on.
5. If I forget that little 1/8” pad at home, I soooo miss it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. It’s a little piece of versatility.

-Barry