Submitted by: Eldad - New Hampton, NY
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Reviewed by: LarrySchneider
Bought this pack to replace a 12 year old Gregory Lassen. It had new features that the Gregory lacked which made it easier to load and use. Looking forward to many fun trips using it
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Q.}
I'm on a budget. Why shouldn't I substitute a $10 pool float for a sleeping pad that costs $100 or more?
Submitted by: Eldad - New Hampton, NY
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I think you should give it a whirl, Eldad! You only have 10 bucks to lose, after all! But make no mistake: your friends with real sleeping pads will be much better off. A pool float is inferior for several reasons:
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