Thread: Sleeping pads!

Originally Posted by Steelisreal

I can vouch for the Klymit mats too - very comfortable as inflatable mats go. The one I have isn't the lightest, but the comfort and most importantly insulation it provides from the ground is invaluable!

Which model Klymit ??

Im another with the neoair xtherm and will replace it with another when its dead.
The thermal rating is great and i use it with a quilt,

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Which model Klymit ??

Fairly sure it's this one:

https://klymit.com/products/insulate...31778110734426

Had cheap macpac ones that lasted one trip then went into the bin. They have since been discontinued.

We now use the klymit static v short(non insulated). Cheap and comfortable. No dead arms when sleeping on your side. Weighs under 400gms from memory.

Works even better inside a bivi bag if you use one.

One question for others. I’ve often found mats need to be re inflated slightly in the night. Is this just from air cooling and compressing overnight? Not talking about a slow leak but they all seem to just need a top up after a few hours.

Originally Posted by SPEARONZ

Had cheap macpac ones that lasted one trip then went into the bin. They have since been discontinued.

We now use the klymit static v short(non insulated). Cheap and comfortable. No dead arms when sleeping on your side. Weighs under 400gms from memory.

Works even better inside a bivi bag if you use one.

One question for others. I’ve often found mats need to be re inflated slightly in the night. Is this just from air cooling and compressing overnight? Not talking about a slow leak but they all seem to just need a top up after a few hours.

If blown up from your chest the air is warm and when it cools it shrinks. The blow bags that come with most new models prevent this.

Originally Posted by Steelisreal

Fairly sure it's this one:

https://klymit.com/products/insulate...31778110734426

I've just recently bought that one and its the most comfortable one i've ever had and i can sleep on my side on it. The V 'baffles' also help hold the body in place on the mat. I had the bushbuck one before which was okay, a lot thicker for sure but this is more comfy and about 400g lighter.

I have had a few different sleeping pads over the years.
A couple of exped down mats which were very comfortable but both had baffles delaminate.
I have a regular thermarest xlite with the tapered shape, very light but I don’t find it very comfortable (I side & back sleep and tend to move a lot).
My go to is a thermarest xtherm MAX (rectangular), pretty expensive and not the lightest but super comfy and has a high r value.


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Any one used a bushbuck Cumulus LT Insulated Sleeping Mat ?

Is there any advantage or disadvantage with a integrated pump or pump bag

Use an Exped with a pump bag.
Easy to use, can be used as a dry sack.
No huffing and puffing air into the pad.
Has a shower attachment which I haven't used in anger.

Originally Posted by bigbear

Is there any advantage or disadvantage with a integrated pump or pump bag

No water laden breath inside your mat with the bag.

We have 2 Thermarests, 1 Exped and 1 Sea to Summit
The Sea To Summit isn’t the lightest but personally I find it the most comfortable with its kinda quilted top
It comes with a velcro system for holding the Sea to Summit in place overnight and it actually works! Not sure what what is the warmest but I’m in the Deep South and I have never felt cold. Personal opinion again but the other reason I like it is because I don’t seem to slide around on the Sea to Summit

Originally Posted by bigbear

Any one used a bushbuck Cumulus LT Insulated Sleeping Mat ?

Yup. Not bad but moved to a Klymit Static V insulated. Bushbuck was okay, quite comfy but takes a bit to inflate and just over 1kg. The klymit just had the edge for me but happy to answer questions. Still have the BB but might be willing to sell.

+1 for the Klymit and the pack pillow. I don't bother with insulated mats as sleep super hot even in snow. Saves a little weight but not a lot.

The little sea to summit pillow as mentioned above has been a game changer. As above weight is f-all and packs to about the size of a pack of 20 cigarettes but being soft fits into any nook you will have in the pack.

Only caveat is after your trip hang it up with valve open or you will have a manky air bladder full of unknown lifeforms.