How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

At 4 inches thick, the women's Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated sleeping pad combines Air-Sprung Cell comfort with additional Thermolite® insulation for a plush feel and 3-season warmth.
Imported.
View all Sea to Summit Air PadsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
R-Value | 3.5 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | Regular Mummy: 4.3 x 9.4 inches Large Mummy: 4.7 x 11 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 4 inches |
Dimensions | Regular Mummy: 66.1 x 21.7 x 3.9 inches Large Mummy: 72 x 25.2 x 3.9 inches |
Weight | Regular Mummy: 1 lb. 1.5 oz. Large Mummy: 1 lb. 5.2 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
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I bought this for backpacking and it works fine as a light weight pad that is easy to inflate and pretty well insulated and tiny. The cons are that it’s crazy loud to sleep on, crinkling and squeezing every time you move. It took me a few tries to get it comfortable which for me was so deflated that my hip almost touched the ground but I’m a bad sleeper so it might work great for someone who has more noise tolerance less comfort needs. I bought it full price so I was a little disappointed about the cons but at half price r it’s a good pad.
I wish more people knew about Sea to Summit’s women-specific sleeping pads and bags. It’s a great initiative and honestly is more comfortable. I exchanged the unisex one I had bought for the women’s after realizing it was indeed more comfortable. Highly highly recommend, since they are the same price.
We recently had to replace our Big Agnes AXL air pads because due to leaks (after many uses). This pad is a bit more bulky but so much more comfortable and warmer. Highly recommend.