How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

With double the weld strength of previous models and ThermalCore tech, the Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Pro sleeping pad is for alpine adventurers and winter campers who want comfort, not more weight.
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View all Sea to Summit Air PadsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Short Mummy: Mummy Regular Mummy: Mummy Regular Wide: Rectangular Large: Rectangular Large Mummy: Mummy |
Insulated | Yes |
R-Value | 7.4 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | Short Mummy: 4.7 x 8.3 inches Regular Mummy: 4.7 x 8.3 inches Regular Wide: 5.3 x 9.4 inches Large: 5.3 x 9.4 inches Large Mummy: 4.9 x 9.4 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 3.9 inches |
Dimensions | Short Mummy: 66 x 21.7 x 3.9 inches Regular Mummy: 72 x 21.7 x 3.9 inches Regular Wide: 72 x 25.2 x 3.9 inches Large: 77 x 25.2 x 3.9 inches Large Mummy: 77 x 25.2 x 3.9 inches |
Weight | Short Mummy: 1 lb. 2.5 oz. Regular Mummy: 1 lb. 3.8 oz. Regular Wide: 1 lb. 9.4 oz. Large: 1 lb. 11.9 oz. Large Mummy: 1 lb. 9.4 oz. |
Gender | Unisex |
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a bargain. . . warm (R-Value of 7. 4), quiet, comfortable, well made, durable, and relatively light considering it's R Value. I highly recommend this pad for cold nights/conditions. Be sure to maximize its loft for best comfort and warmth. . . the air bag/stuff sack works great to blowing it up. Bravo Sea to Summit!!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the ether light xr pro mat and the ember quilt rated for 30 degrees and i was warm all night. I was in a wall tent (outside temp 30-40 Fahrenheit) It was on a cot and I did have a base layer and non insulated hunting pants and long sleeve shirt, but i left it set up for the whole week and it didn't lose air, and even tho it was cold getting in, I instantly warmed up. I also tried to sleep only in my base layer no socks, and it was perfectly fine. Slept on my side and back different nights. Worked like a charm.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent pad, great warmth to weight ratio, and packs small for its loft. The only issue not making it a 5 star is the stuff sack/blow-up bag. It is very awkward and difficult to use compared to the gold standard (rhymes with noozzle). This inflation bag doesn't inflate easily, and is too small in circumference for the needed amount of air. It takes 5 full bags to inflate the mat as compared to 3 of the "other" bag. I would buy this pad and leave the stuff sack/ inflator bag at home
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This sleeping pad is easy and quick to inflate with the integrated pump sack. It only takes about 3 full pumps to full inflate. The valve caps are simple and easy to pop on and the inflate valve is easy to use for adjusting the pad pressure. The stuff sack is big enough to fit the pad back in if you roll it up with the original folds it was packed in. So far the only issue is having enough room to inflate the entire pump sack in a cramped tent.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of the best mattresses I’ve ever purchased. I work outdoors this sleeping pad has allowed me to rest at night after 10 hours days and fits all my expectations. Very comfortable and packs down very well, this pad is warm, very warm. Best purchase I made for my sleep system. Yes I would recommend this sleeping pad.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little skeptical as it is only I think 4" deep but I was surprised how comfortable it was. I'm a side sleeper and I didn't have any hip or shoulder pain upon waking up. Also the carrying bag acts as a pump that has a venturi effect when you blow into it to fill it up which is pretty clever. I would highly recommend.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently purchased the sea to summit sleeping mat and used it on a backpacking trip. It is amazingly comfortable, lightweight and compact. Delightfully transformational as a replacement to my previous backpacking mat
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got this pad under warranty to replace an older model (thanks S2S!) and it's been even better than the one before. Lightweight, easy to pack, and super warm.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its like sleeping in my own bed. Super comfy. Easy to inflate. I love it
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