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Tried a cheap foam pad vs my old Therm-a-Rest Z Lite for a week in the White Mountains

Honestly, the difference in warmth was huge. The cheap pad from the big box store said it had an R-value of 2, but I was cold every night below 50 degrees. My Z Lite, which is rated at 2.6, actually kept me warm and packed down way smaller. Anyone have a good budget pad that actually works for cooler temps?
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the_charles
Yeah, I learned that lesson the hard way too. Spent a miserable night on a cheap pad that claimed it was warm enough. The real ratings make all the difference.
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beth_hart68
Ugh, totally feel that (and you too, @the_charles)!
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