Reasons to Use/not use a Torso Length Sleeping Pad

[OwenM]

You're not missing anything. Trust me, being a bit under 5'7" and having a 6'5" guy set the pace on runs and marches really brings home the advantage of a longer stride.
And you probably don't need a folding stool in your kitchen for reaching the back of the top shelves, either😠

[BAontheTrail]

You're not missing anything. Trust me, being a bit under 5'7" and having a 6'5" guy set the pace on runs and marches really brings home the advantage of a longer stride.
And you probably don't need a folding stool in your kitchen for reaching the back of the top shelves, either��

In a normal kitchen, no I don't need the folding stool. However, I live in a traditional New Orleans Shotgun home and they have 12 foot ceilings.

My trail name was almost going to be Giant Steps, due to my lanky stride and being a musician.

[Staystrong]

I've never understood torso length pads. Ok, I understand even full-length pads are not very comfortable and cozy mattresses, but anyway, it is at least possible to sleep on them.

[BlackCloud]

If your feet are cold, you will be cold.

[lonehiker]

I can't remember the last time I owned a full-length pad. The pack for my lower legs works fine. I would agree that if a person is a shelter baby they probably should use a full-length pad. I say this because if sleeping in a shelter the pack would probably not be empty so wouldn't work as well for the lower legs.

[HooKooDooKu]

I can't remember the last time I owned a full-length pad. The pack for my lower legs works fine. I would agree that if a person is a shelter baby they probably should use a full-length pad. I say this because if sleeping in a shelter the pack would probably not be empty so wouldn't work as well for the lower legs.

While I've never tried a torso length pad, as a side sleeper who often has to flip from one side to the other, I can't imagine laying on two different surfaces keeping things comfortable for a full nights rest.

[peakbagger]

I had a torso length but my hips always started bugging me after a couple of nights.

[Odd Man Out]

I started with a torso length but couldn't get used to having my legs at a different level. Propping them up on a pack just wasn't the same.