Why an Ultralight Foam Pad Always Earns a Place in My Pack – Garage Grown Gear

Every time I’ve shown someone the Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pad, the reaction I receive is exactly the same. They say, “So, you actually sleep on that? That doesn’t look comfortable at all. Wait, you bring two sleeping pads? Why not just bring a heavier sleeping pad instead of 2 lighter ones?” Their confusion is understandable when viewing a lightweight foam pad simply as a sleeping pad. The Thinlight, however, is much more than that.  Truth is: the Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Insulation Pad is an absolute gem, and it’s one of my favorite pieces of gear I’ve ever used. One aspect I love about ultralight backpacking is finding multiple uses for a single item, and the Thinlight is this perplexing mix of both simplicity and versatility that is ultralight not only in weight, but also in price. As an
Every time I’ve shown someone the Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pad, the reaction I receive is exactly the same. They say, “So, you actually sleep

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The 1/8 pad will fold up to fit into the back of our larger packs, providing a super-minimalist pad. Being so versatile, makes our insulation pads a favorite for ultralight backpacking and camping! Our thinnest pad at 1/8 weighs much less than even a deck of cards.

Thinlight Foam Pad - 1/8 Rolled

Comparing Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pads (Rolled vs Folded), plus the Little Sit Pad.

Why an Ultralight Foam Pad Always Earns a Place in My Pack – Garage Grown Gear

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