Cabela's sleeping pads

[robert]

Has anyone tried the Cabela's Alaskan series sleeping pad? I'm thinking about getting one of the large size ones to throw in the back of the truck.


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Camping/Cots-Pads-Beds/Sleeping-Pads|/pc/104795280/c/104712480/sc/104484780/Cabelas-Alaskan-Guide174-Sleeping-Pads/714595.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fcamping-cots-pads-beds-sleeping-pads%2F_%2FN-1100678%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104484780

 

[K2ZJ]

I can't say anything about the Alaskan version, I had one of these, the lower model.

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/prod...oryId=104484780&productId=714595&type=product

The seams on mine opened up after 4 years of use. I store all of mine inflated, valve open as not to crush the foam. I called Cabelas and they said it has a one year warranty. I liked the built in straps though. HTH

 

[mhiscox]

I can't add anything about that particular pad, either, but I can tell you that the REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad

http://www.rei.com/product/778153

that I got a few months back has won universal praise from me and others who have used it. We all found it astonishingly comfortable. It comes in additional sizes; mine is the extra large and I recommend it unless someone must go smaller.

There are 73 mostly-glowing reviews about it on the REI site, so check it out youself. It could be a fine alternative.

 

[SWbySWesty]

I have the cabela's camping pad that is foam. It's VERY bulky, but if you have space in your vehicle on duo trips, it's way worth it. It's like sleeping on a motel mattress: firm, but soft. I see that there is a single person version that is the same material.
That's my vote if you're solo and vehicle camping, but if you're going to do any backpacking, forget about this one.
PS: It's pretty nice for guests to sleep on as well. Two friends have stayed on it and really liked it.

 

[robert]

I've got a couple of RidgeRest pads that I use for backpacking, this is just to go in the back of the truck on top of the carpeted sheet of plywood. Since I usually travel alone but still need the cargo capacity of my truck when not camping I don't have a actual platform. With the plywood on truck bed I have more headroom to move around in. Having a 25-30" wide pad allows me to carry most of my junk in the back and still have room for me to sleep. I just want something more comfortable than a couple of stacked RidgeRest and that insulates better than a cheesy WallyWorld air mattress.

 

[Scott Brady]

I just recently got the Nemo Cosmo with the pillow top. I used it through Central Asia and the Middle-East. Nice pad.

In fact, I just used it two nights ago - still rockin.

http://www.nemoequipment.com/cosmo-air

 

[targa88]

I have the cabela's camping pad that is foam. It's VERY bulky, but if you have space in your vehicle on duo trips, it's way worth it. It's like sleeping on a motel mattress: firm, but soft. I see that there is a single person version that is the same material.
That's my vote if you're solo and vehicle camping, but if you're going to do any backpacking, forget about this one.

I use the single from Cabelas. Very satisfied = major improvement over my previous Thermarest..

 

[MarcFJ60]

I bought an Alps oversize sleeping pad off Steep and Cheap for around $30. It's one of the oversize ones, similar or the same as this one:

http://www.rei.com/product/783032

It's too big for backpacking, but no problem car camping. The quality is every bit as good as my thermarest and it's far more comfortable. REI outlet has several Alps pads for under $50. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to buy another Alps pad - they're a pretty good value.

And don't forget Steep and cheap for good deals too if you're not in a hurry.

 

[Haggis]

Has anyone tried the Cabela's Alaskan series sleeping pad?

Yep. Each of us have an Alaskan model (the largest one of the series) that we have been using for the last three years. We are very happy with them. They are comfortable, inflate nicely and have held up very well. When not in use and are put away for the next trip we loosen the straps and relax the roll of the pad and leave the valve open. They don't slide around on the tent floors and are quiet as you toss yourself around. Plus you can use the velcro to connect two pads together. We've yet had them come apart during the night when two are hooked up. I'd buy them again when we need new ones. :elkgrin:

 

[LACamper]

For backpacking I've used a z-rest (like the ridge rest but it folds instead of rolls). For cold weather I add a thermarest.