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Kelty Mistral SI Sleeping Pad
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Perfect for first-time campers or anyone seeking a comfy pad at an approachable price, the 1.5 in. thick Kelty Mistral SI sleeping pad inflates easily and weighs less than 3 lbs. in its stuff sack.
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Insulated
Yes
Pad Thickness (in.)
1.5 inches
Weight
2 lbs. 12 oz.
- Easy to use inflate/deflate valve
- Weighs just 2 lbs. 12 oz. with stuff sack
- Shaped to pair well with mummy sleeping bags
Imported.
View all Kelty Self-inflating Pads| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Semirectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
| R-Value | 4.7 |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | 7.5 x 12 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 1.5 inches |
| Dimensions | 73.23 x 22 x 1.5 inches |
| Weight | 2 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great Pad for Camping
Anonymous4 years ago
I used this pad for hot tent camping. I was in weather that got down to about 28F, my sleeping bag is rated at 20F comfort, and I did not feel any cold from the ground. There was a ground sheet and this pad between my bag and the ground, and I felt and saw no issues. Self inflating for the most part, manual topping off will be needed, and packing up was very easy too. Not for backpacking as it is bulky when stowed away. For the price, I would highly recommend this air pad
Anonymous
Denver, CO
25 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not the product for me
Utah Camping4 years ago
Was not happy with this product. Difficult to reroll to fit in the bag it came in. Did not provide much comfort and was very slippery in combination with my current bag.
Utah Camping
14 people found this review helpful
Garrett Charnock
Ohio
Perfect
3 years ago
There are many reasons why this is a great sleeping pad: 1. It’s pack size is relatively small compared to other sleeping pads in this price range. You will have a hard time finding a smaller packing pad. 2. It’s R value is great for the price point. This pad is nearly half the price of other pads with the same R value. 3. The price point is perfect for someone who is backpacking/camping on a budget. It has a better value than all other brands. 4. It’s easy to inflate and deflate and pack away. 5. I wouldn’t consider this “lightweight” but it is a relatively light sleeping pad compared to foam pads.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
Breezy
Scottsdale, AZ
Depends on What You Need it For
1 year ago
So I was looking for an affordable sleeping pad for my 12 year old to take backpacking. Size and weight were not a huge issue because she only carries her clothing, personal items, and sleeping bag/pad. I was expecting this pad to be about like my original Thermarest from 20 years ago. It was not. Original Thermarest from 20 years ago was better. Why? Mostly because of how difficult it is to deflate and then roll back into any reasonable shape. Could not get it back into original bag so tried to roll and strap on the bottom of her pack. This didn’t work well either. A foldable foam pad would be an improvement on this inflatable pad, which is what I intend to do so I returned it. This pad is heavy, bulky, and awkward. For car camping it would work.
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:Shorter than 5'
No, I do not recommend this product
Anonymous
Denver, CO
Great Pad for Camping
4 years ago
I used this pad for hot tent camping. I was in weather that got down to about 28F, my sleeping bag is rated at 20F comfort, and I did not feel any cold from the ground. There was a ground sheet and this pad between my bag and the ground, and I felt and saw no issues. Self inflating for the most part, manual topping off will be needed, and packing up was very easy too. Not for backpacking as it is bulky when stowed away. For the price, I would highly recommend this air pad
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
Xukezu
Kentucky
A sleeping pad that does its job
1 year ago
I have to say that I have been pleasantly surprised by this sleeping pad. At first it seemed rather stiff and awkward right out of the packaging but opening the valve to inflate and then walking on it (with valve open) helped to break it in. At 1 1/2 inches thick this pad is much more comfortable than any others that I have tried for camping. So far no problems with the width and no falling off sensations while moving around. Absolutely no complaints about the price. After a combined three weeks of use this one's a keeper.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
a Brenneman
heavy, bulky, very comfortable
1 year ago
I slept in temps down to 35°f and this helped retain my body heat very well. It doesn’t pack down very well and was the 2nd largest piece of equipment in my pack. However, at this price point and for how comfortable the experience was, I would recommend this product. The pad is light anyways and I had plenty of room in my pack to allocate towards it. It does take time to offgas maybe 10min, I’d set up first thing and then tend towards other tasks
Age:18–24
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
KevCroAthens
Logan, OH
Great for car camping
2 years ago
I slept on this for several days. And I must say it’s not bad. R value of 4.7 kept me warm. It was sturdy and comfortable despite only being 1.5 inches thick. Great for car camping. Probably a little to big for backing. I’m a side sleeper so it was just the right width for me. At 6’0 and 300lbs. It worked for me.
Age:25–34
Weight:275–300 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Southern California
Value for money
4 years ago
Bought two of these for my children for our recent camping. They held up well, and I was pleasantly surprised by how firm they feel (feel more like 2" thick). Also, they inflate quick. Only slight shortcoming is that they have a simple valve which makes deflation a bit of a chore. But overall I recommend these as being worth the price.
Age:Under 18
Weight:Less than 100 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product
Arianar
New Mexico
Great for the price
3 years ago
My boyfriend and I had been looking for a set of pads that wouldn't cost us $190+. These were great, kept us warm and comfortable. These are great. We haven't had problems rolling them up, they pack down nicely!
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
jedimasterarmi
Omaha, NE
so far, so good
1 year ago
bought this for my 6yo to sleep on when camping with scouts. I only wish it had a Separate inflate and deflate valve. my son loves the pad and it's easy enough to clean. I recommend!
Age:Under 18
Weight:Less than 100 lbs.
Height:Shorter than 5'
Yes , I recommend this product
Brian
Leaks
1 year ago
After four uses the pad developed a leak near the valve. I repaired this leak and found no additional leaks. The next use the pad still lost air once I put my weight on it.
Height:6'0"
No, I do not recommend this product
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