Quick answer
Choose the Light Leaks Sampler if you primarily need light absorbency or bladder leak protection. Choose the Heavy Flow Sampler if you need moderate to heavy period coverage, including overnight.
Different purposes, different savings structures
The Light Leaks Sampler and Heavy Flow Sampler serve distinct needs, which is why their pricing and discount models differ. The Light Leaks Sampler offers a built-in 15% sampler discount, making it a low-cost way to test three different reusable options for light flow or light bladder leaks. The Heavy Flow Sampler, on the other hand, saves you $8 compared to buying the pads individually, reflecting its larger, more absorbent pads and higher individual price point.
What you get: absorbency range vs. variety
The Light Leaks Sampler focuses on variety within the light absorbency category, giving you three different styles to compare. This is ideal if you're new to reusable pads and want to find a liner or light pad that fits your body and routine. The Heavy Flow Sampler covers a broader absorbency range—moderate, heavy, and overnight—so you can test different sizes for different days of your cycle. The trade-off is that you get fewer style variations within each absorbency level.
Trade-offs to consider
- Starting point for light flow: If your period is light or you experience light bladder leaks, the Light Leaks Sampler offers the most affordable way to try three different reusable options. The 15% built-in discount makes it a low-risk entry point.
- Starting point for heavy flow: If you need reliable coverage for moderate, heavy, or overnight flow, the Heavy Flow Sampler is the better choice. You save $8 versus buying separately and get pads designed for higher absorbency. Consider your heaviest day. If you need overnight protection, the Heavy Flow Sampler is the only option that includes it.
- When to skip both: If you already know you prefer a specific absorbency level or style, buying individual pads may be more cost-effective. These samplers are designed for exploration, not for replacing a full stash. If you want a complete set for your whole cycle, look at GladRags' value kits that include multiple absorbency levels.
Product facts at a glance
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The Light Leaks Sampler: The Light Leaks Sampler includes three of our most popular reusable options for light bladder leaks, each made from 100% cotton. You can compare different styles in one purchase, saving 15% while finding your favorite fit for light flow or leaks.
The Light Leaks Sampler
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Heavy Flow Sampler: The Heavy Flow Sampler covers moderate, heavy, and overnight flow with GladRags' most popular cloth pads for heavier days. It saves $8 off the individual price and lets you test serious absorbency without committing to multiples of each size.
Heavy Flow Sampler
Which kit fits you?
Best for
- Someone new to reusable pads who wants to test light absorbency options
- A person with light periods or light bladder leaks who wants variety at a low cost
Not ideal for
- Anyone who needs heavy or overnight protection—choose the Heavy Flow Sampler instead
- Someone who already knows their preferred pad style and just wants to stock up
