Sea To Summit Ultralight Sleeping Mat Review

Yes you can get lighter or cheaper or tougher or warmer mats but not all of these things in one model.

Sea to summit ultralight sleeping mat review. In comparison the sea to summit insulated ultralight mat was faster and easter to set up than the therm a rest prolite sleeping pad. The sea to summit ultralight is an excellent lightweight sleeping pad for those wanting a pad that is comfortable supportive and packs down really well. The sea to summit ultralight si mat is a 1 thick self inflating mattress meaning the core is a lightweight foam drilled out to reduce weight and paired with a 30d polyester shell to trap air inside. Full review the sea to summit ultralight mat is an ultra durable lightweight air construction sleeping mat for summer backpacking.

The verdict the sea to summit ultralight insulated mat is average weight and warmth but has impressive durability on all surfaces. The silicone grip print embossed on the mat ensures you and your sleeping bag stay on the mat. We found the dot welded baffle design quite interesting but preferred pads with a flatter surface. Overall the sea to summit ultralight insulated mat is great.

It s rated to r value of 0 7 nothing really. It uses sea to summit s air sprung cell technology basically an egg carton layout of air pockets which i find to be quite comfortable. The sea to summit ultralight is a warm weather sleeping mat. I think the ultralight insulated is a great compromise between those four requirements which makes it a great do everything mat for the uk or similar environments.

But in warm weather like that which i experienced on my cycling trip in north east victoria it s a gem. Ideal for gram counters who like to sleep comfortably. Philip werner sea to summit sleeping pad reviews the sea to summit ultralight sleeping pad is quick to inflate and deflate folds flat and compactly and is covered with dimpled air cells that adapt to a sleeper s curves like the mattress of their bed at home. Inflating and deflating the sea to summit insulated ultralight mat is a breeze thanks to the one way valve.

The dimpled cells were not optimal for side sleepers and took away from the insulating properties. This is my review. It packs small is one of the lightest options in our test and is the easiest to inflate and deflate thanks to a mult function nozzle and a specialized stuff sack. For the ultralight adventurer pack up is super easy with the patent pending multi function valve that allows you to roll up the mat without air trying to sneak back in as you go.