Gossamer Gear - Thinlight Foam Pad - 1/8"
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Last updated: Aug 27, 2025 Scoring
Liked most:
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"Things I use my Thinlight for: back pad, sit pad, windscreen, yoga mat, anti-slip mat, welcome mat, pad protection, additional pad insulation. ... I pack very few things that are as multi-use as that stupid pad"
"it does double duty for stretching, fast breaks, extra backing in frameless pack."
"I use it all the time for resting during the day and it serves double duty to help angle or protect the inflatable."
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"No blowing up, no popping."
"The thinlight stops the neoair from moving/ sliding around, or sharp sticks puncturing it."
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"The GG pad is 74g. ... The combo is significantly lighter than a regular Xlite"
"they're light"
"It’s so light"
4
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"No blowing up, no popping."
"Thinlight is great back up if neo air pops."
"some flexibility if the pad ever happens to bust."
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5
"If you’re starting in March it also will help add R value to your pad as another layer on the frosty nights."
"I generally use a Thinlite 1/8" pad under mine with success when it's below freezing."
"The addition of the CCF gets you to right around 3 r value"
Disliked most:
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"they offer zero comfort"
"I never slept well."
"A Thinlight feels like almost nothing at all"
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"much warmer than the 1/8 thinlite I used to use"
"I use a GG Thinlite folded in half with my legs hanging off for anything above 45F. ... Below, I bring out the Nemo Switchback, or even stack the two when it's below freezing."
"The R value is also 4 times that of a Thinlight (2 vs 0.5)"
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1
"Made a big tear in it when I had it strapped on top of my pack."
"Also punctured easily if not folder over 1+ times."
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2
"Also punctured easily if not folder over 1+ times."
"This. I managed to get a cut between my toes at night from a spike lodged in my pad. No infection but not fun either."
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"They're bulky so you've got to strap them outside the pack"
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