Tiny Sleeping Pad R09 AVS (Mummy Large)

Have a look at Flextail I have their R05 version in the big size as I’m quite tall. I really rate it. R5.6 and about £100 or less with discount codes. They’ve also got a model called R09 with an R value of 9.4 which is pretty high! And on offer today £154

How is it too good to be true? Light Tour 7.5 weighs the same but costs less and has a higher R value. Flextail R09 is 9.4 R value and 469g in size regular and costs less - that's where we can talk about too good to be true.

- ditch the wipes for biodegradable - ditch the multitool, good knife is all you’ll need. I use mossy oak and they have withheld for years. - MSR pocket rocket has been a super small and great camp stove for me, these cheap amazon brands I would be cautious of. - do not get that sleeping pad. It’s cheap and will be extremely uncomfortable and only good for summer. I use flextail gear mummy pad and my wife uses Hikenture 6.2 r value sleeping pad. Both comfortable and warm. Hikenture is more noisy but easy availability and cheaper. - can’t speak on the tent but a free standing is better for new campers. - sleeping bag is going to be very bulky. Try to find a 20F ultralight bag. I can’t speak on specific brands. I use a 30F REI mummy bag and it’s been good but I’m in the market for a new one too. This Coleman will not fit in a backpack. Your biggest expense will be your sleeping system. Don’t cheap out here especially if you plan on doing fall and spring trips.

Exped Dura 8 is going to be the more durable / warmest pad combination out there for an air pad. If you want something cheaper that is warm you can look at the FlexTailGear pads. They have an ASTM pad over an R value of 6.