How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

Extra thick and exceptionally warm, the large Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme sleeping pad is made to perform in all 4 seasons, so you don't have to quit camping when the cold weather rolls in.
Imported.
View all Sea to Summit Air Pads| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| R-Value | 6.2 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | 7.3 x 11 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 3.9 inches |
| Dimensions | 78 x 25.2 x 3.9 inches |
| Weight | 2 lbs. 1.5 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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I can NOT stand being cold! This was the best choice for me. It is thick- big girl with booty and hips and I stay off the hard ground. I sleep in my back and side and I’m comfy most the night. I pair it with an enlightened quilt. Sleep is my pleasure item for sure. It is worth the 2 pounds for comfort after a long day of backpacking. I even got the long size because I’m 5’11” and don’t like cold feet at night either. I got one for my husband too. He loves it too. Get it! Enjoy it!
weight is a little high for the large at about 38 ounces with the sack, but the comfort is the best I've experienced in a sleeping pad ever...and I've tried out at least a dozen different pads. It's also got a pretty high insulation value so for the last trip a couple weeks ago, most nights dropped to mid 20's and there was no coolness coming from the ground. Probably not a full 5 stars, but close
I purchased this pad to use during a 5-night backpacking trip to Oklahoma with a Boy Scout group. The inflation bag was a plus but after about two hours I woke up and the pad was completely flat. I tried to refill it multiple times but each time it would deflate within an hour or two. Being on the trail, and with minimal resources, I was unable to attempt to locate and repair the leak.