Sea To Summit Ultralight Sleeping Mat Review

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.

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. Full review the sea to summit ultralight mat is an ultra durable lightweight air construction sleeping mat for summer backpacking. We found the dot welded baffle design quite interesting but preferred pads with a flatter surface. But in warm weather like that which i experienced on my cycling trip in north east victoria it s a gem.

It s not insulated so if you re sleeping on the cold ground you ll actually be sleeping on a cold pocket of air too. Inflating and deflating the sea to summit insulated ultralight mat is a breeze thanks to the one way valve. It s rated to r value of 0 7 nothing really. The silicone grip print embossed on the mat ensures you and your sleeping bag stay on the mat.

The dimpled cells were not optimal for side sleepers and took away from the insulating properties. 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. Yes you can get lighter or cheaper or tougher or warmer mats but not all of these things in one model. Overall the sea to summit ultralight insulated mat is great.

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. Ideal for gram counters who like to sleep comfortably. 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. This is my review.

The sea to summit ultralight air sleeping mat is the second lightest sleeping pad made by sea to summit the lightest being the ether light xt air sleeping mat. Typically it d take me about 12 17 big huffs of air to get the mat to my desired firmness. 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. 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.