Thermarest talks about trapping your body heat so, what happens if you camp in 90+degree weather that us humid? Will you sweat against it?
215799
I never slept directly skin on pad. I always covered it with a sheet. I am very heat sensitive (hate it) and never had a problem. When camping, I know you can't be carrying around a sheet with you, but I would assume that if you are wearing lightweight clothing when sleeping that there would be no problem. I cannot say enough good about this product. It got me through nine years of sleeping on the floor while I was caring for my mom and is as new now as it was when I first started using it.
1364667
Hey Sam, I have humped all kinds of gear in high heat areas, both jungle and desert during my military career, and it all sucks and makes you sweat. I have never used the ribz in that kind of heat, but would guess they are a good deal cooler than a backpack of some sort, as they just don't cover that much area on your body. My ribz seem to just float at my sides and never really bothered me at all. Combined with a smaller backpack I think it's a great way to distribute that weight a little more evenly. I keep my must - have items and some emergency kit in the ribz and everything else goes in the pack. That's my system but there are many others. I say go for the ribz in any and all weather. Good luck!
1556701
For myself no, it is not heat trapping. But I have a super thick mattress pad over it. It also depends on your climate.
513828
A pad or air mattress to sleep on (some campsites use crushed shell) and a sheet to keep mosquitoes off you. It rarely gets below 70 at night. As for this sleeping bag, it is very comfortable. used it in NY in 40 degree weather. Would suggest a liner to make cleaning easer. I use it as an extra sleeping pad in FL. Tonight the low here is going to be 79 in central FL.
361470
I have had this for over ten months (through the hot summer months) and have had no issues with heat over a memory foam mattress. I didn't get sweaty, so I can't answer for someone who has night sweats.
753436
Not at all. It stays a comfortable temperature. I am too warm normally and this hasn't negatively effected me at all.
409499
I live in the desert where it routinely gets above 100 degrees. I haven't had any problems with the bench being too hot to sit on.
227779
I have always stored mine rolled up in the stuff sack with no ill effects. Thermarest video (on their web site) also shows it stored this way.
1080887
Whether they sweat or not is totally dependent on the humidity in the air around you. If you live in Las Vegas, as I do, you will very likely never see them sweat; in Houston, they are going to condense the moisture in the air around them!
202576
I live in the desert south of Las Vegas and I haven't experienced that problem. My wife has a high metabolism and often has to kick off the covers but she hasn't had a problem either. We love this mattress pad, and would buy another.
638049
I've personally had it down to -17F in Michigan and was toasty warm. I was in a tent with no wind blowing directly on me and the bag isn't like a weather proof shell or anything. Inside a tent though with a good cot or ground pad and you'll sleep like a baby.
1830382
Honestly, I take it off my bed in the summertime (I live in Vegas). I think with A/C on and climate control for humidity, it would be OK but I think it would be too warm.
720137
I used it around 40 degrees. It had horrible condensation inside and caused the sleeping bag to get soaked even though the weather was dry.Don't know how a person could stay warm and dry with this product. I'm searching for a better one.
60943
Well gee, how hot do your tires get? Now I live in Wisconsin and in the summer drive on the highway in +90 degree heat for 2 hours and just drive right onto the mat and it is just fine. Not tacky, no mat wrinkling or stretching. For road temps higher than that, I can really say.
2000320
I don't know if it will be too hot or not. I took this backpacking with me in Whittier AK in mid March and it worked perfectly. WHen it rains the water doesn't seep through and even at 15-20 degrees it retains some heat. Without the outer shell it's plenty airy. IMO this is perfect for backpacking. Easy to set up, light and compact and all around badass.
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I guess it could be used at any temperature, I used mine inside an army tent with a wood stove. But if your worried about the warmth or flexibility, I don't think you would have to worry. I wouldn't use it out in the rain or anything like that. It's the most comfortable cot pad I have owned, and I have had some nice ones.
854350
Not at all, it's actually great for days like that....enough protection so you don't get wet but not too thin so the humidity feels like its sticking to you. I've been very happy with it for just that purpose. For reference, I live in a humid midwest type climate so we get plenty of those hot humid days.