Montbell sleeping pads

Here’s a thread from earlier this year: MontBell U.L.Comfort System Pads?

And here’s another where the MontBell pads were discussed: Sleep Pads

Brett’s and Dondo’s comments have convinced me to give the UL 90 pad a try, but they’ve been out of stock on the MontBell site for quite a while now.

EDIT: I’m glad you started this thread, Jim. I hadn’t checked on the availability of the UL 90 pads in the last week or so (after all, the site has listed them as “available soon” for at least the last three months), but it looks like they’re finally in stock!

..here in Japan; I can ship.

The montbell pads are now also available in the US. I ordered the 90 and the 30 closed cell extension pad. These will probably replace my torsolite. I've already got the pillow so I'm looking forward to being able to link these together without having things move around.

Looks like the torsolite is now available again on this site!

Jim,

I've been using the Montbell 90 pad since November for all my trips.

Pros: light. After cutting off the pillow strap, mine weighs 9 oz. even.

comfortable. You'll forget all about your GG Nitelite. For even more comfort add the Montbell pillow for 2.3 oz.

Cons: A couple of users have had the experience of the pad delaminating.

It's now in stock at the Boulder Montbell store The folks there have told me that they sell out pretty quickly.

"It's now in stock at the Boulder Montbell store The folks there have told me that they sell out pretty quickly."

Anybody want one of these it's probably a good idea to act quick – like immediately. I just checked and the status on the 90 pad is no longer "available" its changed to "limited", and when you pull down the quantity it only goes to 2. Yikes!

Thanks everyone,
and for an additional curveball just noticed BMW Torsolite pads are now available. Think I'll stick to all of your great advice and go for the Montbell pad. Brett thanks for the offer if I cant get one here I might take you up on shipping one over

I called this morning….the 90's are gone. They did have 4 120's in stock and plenty of pillows. I went with a 120 so there should have been 3 left after I called. The guy said the should have more 90's but not for as long as a month.

I have a 120, a good size for someone on the tall side. The montbell online store has always given great service. They replaced my Peak Shell no questions asked after it developed a small tear. The pillow is "no comparison" much more comfortable than those super light pillows you inflate with a straw. A good choice for those who go light but not ultra.

If sold out; go with the torsolite, or the offer still stands. Lots of 90s here.

Dondo, Glad to hear you 90cm pad is working out. I like mine also. I think the strap you cut off is the one used to secure the pad in the rolled position. Eliminates the need for a stuff sack(although one is included). The pillow is held on with corner toggles.

Yeah, Brett, I really like this pad. I keep waiting for it to delaminate, but so far so good.

On page 32 in the current Montbell catalog, there is a photo of the black strap holding a stuff sack filled with extra clothing to make a pillow. I have tried using it in this manner, but I rarely have enough extra clothing on hand to make a decent pillow. Plus, once I tried the inflatable Montbell pillow using the toggles to attach it, there was no question that I would be bringing it on every trip. It's that comfortable for me. Since I fold my pad into thirds and place it inside my pack against my back, I had no need for the strap. If I remember correctly, taking it off it saves about 0.3 oz. I found that a seam ripper, used carefully, makes the job pretty easy.

Thanks, I did not know the strap was used like that.
Even though I am taking a different Montbell air mattress this weekend; I'm still bringing the pillow and strapping it down. The key feature IMO is the notch in the center which keeps the occupants head centered; so I don't roll off. Simple idea.

>>The key feature IMO is the notch in the center which keeps the occupants head centered; so I don't roll off.

I think you're right on this one, Brett. In terms of comfort for the weight, the Montbell pillow is hard to beat.

Isuka Comfy Pillow. Just bought this about a month ago. It’s a little heavier than the MB pillow, but insulated, so it feels warm and more solid even when under-inflated. I like it so much I’ve even used it at home sometimes. Still debating whether to take this or the MB pillow to Europe next month because of weight. Also it doesn’t attach to my MB mattress, though I could easily rig something up.

The 6 oz Isuka would be too heavy for me. Plus the small packed size of the MB is appealing.

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I use a DIY pillow, the how to is on Roger Caffin's Bushwalking.org site
http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/DIY_RNCDesigns.htm

One of those "duh" moments.

I just started using the Gossamer Gear 3/4-length NightLight pad (8 ounces, full length, comfort) laid on top of their 1/8"-thick ThinLite pad (2 ounces, insulation). Works for me, even as a bony-hipped side sleeper.

One night during a trip I considered cutting weight by going with a torso-length NightLight, so to see how that might feel, I rolled up about 25" of the NightLight pad to make it 34" long (having the full-length ThinLite pad start at my shoulders so that my legs and feet were insulated), and then put my head on the rolled up "excess" material…/BINGO/, it was the perfect height and consistency for me. That night I laid my dry microfiber towel, a fleece, and a bandana over the rolled NightLight to try different surfaces. Worked like a charm! (The microfiber towel felt best on the face.)

By my math, chopping 24" off a 3/4 length would have saved about 3.4 ounces…doesn't make it as light as the MontBell pillow (which wins by 1.1 ounces), but it also doesn't cost $30 (equivalent foam would cost $12), will never get left at home, and its height can be adjusted by folding it instead of rolling it. Folding also lets either the solid side or egg crate side rise to the surface next to your head, based on your preference.

http://www.prolitegear.com/montbell_ul_comfort_system_pad_90.html

Thanks Laurence! Mine just arrived today. I had to buy the pillow from Montbell directly and am hoping it arrives before the weekend.

I got the pillow, and the 90 and 30 ul pads. The pillow inflates larger than I had expected but it folds up real small. On my upcoming trip I'm only taking the pillow and the 90 but I can see taking all three and using the 30 lengthwise for my legs during colder outings. The only problem is the attachment system wouldn't work as is but I could add some extra rigging.

I also got the Versalite 20 for day treks and such and it looks great. Could use some nips and tucks with the straps and such.