New 2017REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

[David K.]

I was checking out this new pad today at REI and it seems just as good as the Sea to Summit version but for much less $.  Great shape, Good R-value, great valves, light weight and lots of sizes to choose from. Anyone tried it out yet in the field?

https://www.rei.com/product/110723/rei-co-op-flash-insulated-air-sleeping-pad

[bradmacmt]

Nice pad for the money.

3.0 oz’s heavier than my REG sized Neoair, but $60 lighter.

[JCH]

And in LW (to match the XLite L) it’s only 4oz heavier and $80 lighter.  Also 0.5R higher but 0.5″ thinner.

I’d still go XLite but this looks like a great “budget” option, or for someone for whom weight is not all that critical.  Probably quieter too :)

[Michael Schlesselmann]

My girlfriend just picked this up last week. We havent had a chance to test it aside from the living room floor. First impressions are that materials feel good and about the same initial “durability” as other lightweight pads I have used. Your hip/butt can bottom out a bit when sitting up, but it distributed my weight once lying on my side and back. No scale at her place so couldn’t get a weight yet. Will probably take it out in the next couple weeks so I will report back.

[Richie S]

I looked at it in REI. The taper seemed pretty reasonable too.

[Casey Bowden]

What will REI do if the pad has an issue after 1 year? Will they consider a slow leak, delamination, faulty valve, etc. a manufacturing defect or normal wear/tear?

You pay more for a NeoAir but I’ve read many, many accounts of Cascade Designs replacing pads with no questions asked.

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