Vent: My friend's 'ultralight' sleeping pad review was just a picture of a yoga mat

Olivia Patel · 2026-03-16T07:35:10.376722+00:00

He swore it saved him 2 pounds and $150 on a recent trip to the Adirondacks. I guess the takeaway is that gear reviews can get pretty creative! Has anyone else seen a 'hack' that made you just shake your head?

gonzalez.nancy7mo ago

But @the_ruby, what about when it rains?

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the_ruby7mo ago

Respect the hustle, a yoga mat on a dry night is a legit choice.

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janac596mo ago

Respect the hustle" is right, but that hustle has a limit. I've seen people use a trash bag as a rain jacket, which is fine for a quick dash. But calling a folded-up cardboard box a "sleeping pad insert" for extra warmth? That's just asking for a damp, miserable night. Some creativity is smart, but you gotta know where the line is between a hack and just being unprepared.

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