R5+ Air Matt Options

[Greg Mihalik]

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[Greg Mihalik]

I sleep cold, – this would be for season-3 trips. Trying to stay perched atop a CCF pad is not my idea of hassle-free sleep.  The contenders are –

Thermarest XTherm R:            R-5.7,  15.0  ounces, 2.5″ thick

Exped Synmat HL Winter M:    R-5.0,  15.2 ounces,  3.5″ thick

I’m leaning towards the Exped because of the low noise factor (personal experience) and the consistency of the R-value due to it’s thickness.

Are there other matts to consider ?

TIA

[d k]

Like many others, I’ve never been bothered by the noise factor when I’m sleeping on the Xtherm, though I suspect I might be bothered if my partner tossed and turned on one.

 

But your point about consistency of R-value on the Exped is worth considering.

[Eric Osburn]

I’ve never been bothered by my Xtherm’s noise. Xlite is another story and seems louder.

[Edward John M]

Having used both the Exped and the T’Rest I have now settled on the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus as my Go-To mat for all seasons.

[Greg Mihalik]

^^^

Sea to Summit Comfort Plus:   R-5.0,   26 ounces,  2.5 inches thick

[Edward John M]

Not the lightest option but the most comfortable I have ever used

[Greg Mihalik]

Edward,

I’m not complaining or trying to be picky – just trying to identify options.  Thanks for yours.

[Brad Rogers]

I really like my X-Therm and don’t find it overly loud. I have used Exped Downmats in the past and they are really warm as well.

[Edward John M]

Noted, Just trying to give an indication of how comfortable I personally found it. I have written to S2S a few times telling them they need a short mat that people could use as a comfort boost but they are not looking at that option so far. My Neo-Air is the old Short /Wide that is no longer available and that worked but it meant I really needed the CCF as well

I do see that S2S no longer list dimensions or weights on their website, I wonder why that is?

[Ryan Jordan]

The S2S CL has completely revolutionized my backcountry sleep. It’s comfortable, easy to blow up, stable, and quiet. I’ve “graduated” from the Neo-Air XTherm to this pad now.

Something to consider, and experiment with, maybe.

[Greg Mihalik]

^^^

Sea to Summit Comfort Light   R-4.2    22 ounces   2.5 ” thick

[Ken Thompson]

giggle. Let us know how the Exped works out Greg.

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