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Hi there,
I haven't posted anything to the list in a couple of months, but I have been
busy with courses and weekends away with the cubs.
Anyway, last June/July most of the leaders in my pack purchased therm-a-rests
after the Cuboree held at Lough Dan in Wicklow. I have a 3/4 lenght Lite, and
have found it far better then any other mat I have ever used. Even one I have
made of of 1 inch thick foam.
The plus factors to myself and the other leaders are:
1. The therm-a-rest can pack up very small, and is quite light.
2. The Therm-a-rest is very strong, and can be easily repaired if damaged.
(repair kits can be purchased in most camping shops here)
3. The self-inflating system means there is no need to bring a foot pump on
a hike/camp, and also ends the time old tradition of sitting around the
camp
fire blowing up the air-beds
4. The mat provides good insulation against the ground, (which can be very
cold
and hard in Ireland, even during the summer)
5. I have found that the therm-a-rest provides a great sleep,just like your
own
bed, mainly due to the fact you can alter the hardness of the mat by
adding/
reducing the amount of air in the mat.
I would recommend the Ther-a-rest to anyone who no longer belives in *roughing
it*, it is definitely well worth the money.
YiS
Stephen Comiskey
ACSL 22nd Dublin (Sutton) Cubs - Eire
E-mail addresses:
comiskey@indigo.ie (preferred address)
gbrukk2f@ibmmail.com
