Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad - The Best Sleeping Pad I've Used

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Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad - The Best Sleeping Pad I've Used - Gear Review

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Aaron Mitchell

Күн бұрын

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@MrBrackley88 3 жыл бұрын

Tip I got a few years back. Deflate is the last thing you do before getting off the matt. Open the valve lying on it. Let the air out by body weight. Get loads out in a very relaxing way.

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the hole on this is pretty big and the air comes out very quick. It's certainly one way of forcing you to get out of bed in the morning!

@Mal501 10 ай бұрын

Also very good motivation to get up, rather than ... just a few more minutes ...

@Allride_ 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, little tip to improve longevity of your mat. Don’t blow directly into the sack when inflating. This will mix your moist breath with fresh air around you so your mat will collect less moisture over time. Also this speeds up the inflation of the pump sack as your breath pushes surrounding air in as well (as mentioned before) Another thing. I had a failure of my valve on the old model. Since then I learned that S2S recommends leaving the valve open when storing the mat. Might consider doing so as well.

@Dolomites-And-Me 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing those information with us!

@MrBrackley88 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Very helpful. Cold isn’t a thing. It’s just lack of heat. So the cold doesn’t come up. It’s all about keeping the heat reflecting towards your body and not leaching into the ground.

@drew3864 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Keep up the great work. You're on the fast track to youtube stardom

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Just trying to help people out if I can. Thanks!

@cartersosa_24 3 жыл бұрын

Supreme got me here

@MissNikkor 3 жыл бұрын

I have one and i love it! I bought the woman's. Very comfy, the insulation is pretty good. Really fast to inflate with the Sea to Summit sack that comes with the pad. Packs very small in the bag. I use it all year round. In winter, when it's pretty cold, i put a Therm-a -Rest Z-Lite underneath and it work well for now. Not sure if i will upgrade for a Therm-a-Rest, the one that sweeks like a potato chips bags lolll! Overall, for my actual needs, it's a great choice, very happy with it

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Happy days. Yeah I can't stand noisy mats. Glad you're happy with yours. I've had mine out a few times recently when we had the cold spell and it held up real well. Money well spent. All the best.

@jimihenrik11 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the comfort light version of this pad. I have been sleeping on thin foam pads (like the therm a rest z lite or the trangoworld light plus) for 20 years now and never wanted to switch to air pads. But I guess I'm getting old because I was sleeping worse and worse. So I got a really comfortable pad. These do weight quite a bit more than foam pads, but sleeping well on a multi day trip is much more important than a light pack. Can't wait to test the pad this weekend.

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

A good nights sleep makes a world of difference when you're out.

@Florian-lu2zo Жыл бұрын

Was about to buy the large size, but your review changed my mind (I'm also 1,86m). Saved 100g and a few Euros. Thanks. Also I didn't think about the noise. Very good!

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

Yeah I know how I sleep and it made sense. I'm still using this mat all the time with no issues. Money well spent if i'm honest. Cheers

@Florian-lu2zo Жыл бұрын

@@aaronmitchelluk I have it know in my drawer :)

@europa1387 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, Just ordered one of these. Got an Exped downmat that is good but takes a few minutes to deflate, this looks really quick to pack away. I hate packing up in the morning ha

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Ah nice. Yeah I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with it. I’m the same, I just want to pack up quickly and get moving again.

@robertmulhern2129 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought 2 of these, (me and the other half, first time campers) hoping to use them in the next few weeks

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

I hope they served you well out camping. All the best

@kpj5 3 жыл бұрын

Get a sea-to-summit ether light XT! Way more comfortable 😉. I’m on the comfort plus cos I can really feel the cold when it rains

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. I'm really happy with this one at the moment but I'll look into some of the others when the time comes to replacing this.

@uknighthuntingvision93 2 жыл бұрын

I have an exped dura 8r (R value 7.8) no matter what the extreme conditions on top of a scottish mountain, combined with the rab ascent 900 I'm just so toasty warm. It is weighty but all four seasons mats have their weight just like 4 season tents. Mind you for summer/autumn this Sea to Summit pad mat looks just about right!

@WarfareJournal 2 жыл бұрын

Looks very comfortable! It weighs twice as much though, just in case anyone else like me wanted to check it out.

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

I too have the Rab ascent 900. great set up and I've never been cold with this combination. Including times camping in Snowdonia up top in the snow. Good stuff.

@Safari87 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate. Decided to pick one up thanks to your review. Kind regards from the across the pond 🇳🇱

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

Cool. I hope it has served you well

@annetteschuetze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great work. Keep on doing this really good videos. This helped me to decide. Now I'm looking forward to test the pad.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s great. Happy to have helped. All the best. 🤙

@chaleco82 2 жыл бұрын

I have it and I love it. It only takes three pumps to fill up. Easy to deflate too. And the insulation is the best part of it

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really like it. Still use it and it's going very strong

@crystalhuebner5713 4 ай бұрын

is there a trick to getting it into the stuff sack? He skims over this part rather quickly. Anyway I try to fold it makes for a messy and tight squeeze back into the sleeve. thanks in advance.

@chaleco82 4 ай бұрын

@@crystalhuebner5713 what I do and it works all the time is that I roll it from the bottom up moving all the air towards the valve. Then I open the valve to release the air and closed it tight. Now I strech the fully deflated mat and fold it in three and begin to roll again. When I reach the top I still have some air inside, I release it and I end up with a small roll that fits easily in my bag.

@crystalhuebner5713 4 ай бұрын

@@chaleco82 thank you! It worked! I couldn't believe there was any more air left in it but there was. I appreciate the advice, thanks!

@chaleco82 4 ай бұрын

@@crystalhuebner5713 glad it worked for you.

@jamiecole2096 2 ай бұрын

Great review. Now I can confidently use my new one.

@randymccrab 3 жыл бұрын

5 mins in and we are both rolling on the floor. Lol. Great review.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Having a quiet sleeping mat is truly important. 🤣🤙

@BlazeRCG 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@FreeSoul.7 Ай бұрын

thank you so much . I just need one . This video helps

@kdum8 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice review Aaron, thanks for posting.

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@applemanuk 3 жыл бұрын

Great review ... just ordered mine for my camping adventure next week

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude. Hope you like it as much as I do. Have a great trip next week.

@yourebloodyjokin 3 жыл бұрын

How did you go sleeping on your pad?

@EventyrsorenDenmark 3 жыл бұрын

Really good reveiw. It looks very Nice.Thanks for a great video.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for your reply. Really appreciate it. All the best.

@DormanDiaries 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, convinced me to look more closely at these. Would certainly make packing on the bike much easier. Cheers 🍻

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure. When I did my RTW motorbike trip I used an air bed that was bigger than this one and was only a 3/4 length size. This Sea to Summit would have been so much better to use. Cheers guys!

@turnervideostv1295 Жыл бұрын

Superb. Buying it now cheers . Subscribed

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoyed this mat. And thanks for the sub!

@djdnl 3 жыл бұрын

Makes a lot of sounds but can't sleep without it. The best pad I owned, don't need to inflate completely to be comfortable even if you are chubby like me.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve definitely heard louder pads that’s for sure. Yeah it’s worth it though for the comfortable nights sleep.

@ScottandJodi 3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronmitchelluk Yeah, thanks for the "sound check." This seems WAY less noisy than some.

@Supahflyfly 2 ай бұрын

Great review, thanks!

@Sakura0000001 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@flightmonkeyuk6944 3 жыл бұрын

Banging review mate!

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude.

@seamusOB 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review man.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

@MisterD_777 6 ай бұрын

Nice review 👍🙂

@rssin23 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude. 🤙

@JamieJacobsVideography 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate. Very detailed review.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude. I’ll be throwing up a few more videos as time goes on. See how it goes and try and have fun with it.

@JamieJacobsVideography 3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronmitchelluk Cool man. Look forward to it. You present yourself well in front of the camera. I am trying to come up with more video ideas to upload. It's tough when I'm stuck at home most of the time haha. Can't wait to start making more travel videos

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamieJacobsVideography yeah I bet. I’m looking forward to travelling out and about myself and doing a few videos. Definitely need to collaborate at some point in the future.

@JamieJacobsVideography 3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronmitchelluk for sure mate. That would be fun

@patrick.771 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't this sleeping pad warm in summer when it reflects the body heat or is it also good for temperatures around 15-20 °C? Can't decide between this and the comfort light ... Great review btw!

@garyglennon2566 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron, just came across your video and it's brill.. just wish I'd seen before. I've been putting my gear list together over the last few months for a big hike I'm doing this June over in France, its called the TMB. Can I ask your advice on the kit I've got? Mainly the essentials.. Tent: MSR HUBBA HUBBA NX Sleeping Bag: Therm-a-Rest Questar Bag: Osprey Exos 48 Sleeping Pad: Sea to Summit ultralight Boots: Hoko ultralight Poles: Black Diamond Cheers mate Gary, Ireland

@justindunlap1235 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good gear list, what do you use for water filtration, I prefer to carry a gravity bag style filter with iodine tabs for emergency purification.

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

Hey apologies for late reply. I've been off this for a while and just catching up on the comments. How was your trip?

@garyglennon2566 Жыл бұрын

Super Aaron, tough enough hike but covered 170k over 7 days and came home in one piece.. gear wise, all the gear worked well except my boots. I had a couple of long distance hikes at home with no problems but got blisters on the TMB so had to deal with that as best you can.. Highly recommend this route to all hikers and time of year for doing it. 👍

@Kim_gs1206 2 жыл бұрын

I've just ordered the womens version, it's awesome. I sold my previous one to replace it with the thermarest xlite womens, I don't like it, i keep falling and sliding of. I tried to like it, I just don't.

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah people sleep differently which makes a difference to things. I'm a side sleeper and still manage to stay on this one so that's good for me. I hope the new one works out for you.

@joewhitehouse8866 2 жыл бұрын

I’m roughly 6’4, maybe lightly under without boots etc. would you say the regular size would be fine or is the large something I’d need to go for?? Great review btw, definitely convinced me to get one!

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

This is a tough one. I think if you were going off the measurements it would be the next size up. The reason I can get away with it is how I sleep on my side in a foetal position so I'm not out stretched. Might be worth bearing that one in mind.

@amarazad4483 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Aaron. Was leaning towards getting an Exped SynMat UL 7 but now I'm tempted for this. Price point is decent as well! Would you be able to advise a little on this? Is there something I'm missing from the Exped/Sea-to-Summit which would help decide?

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

I've never used the exped one you're on about so I couldn't properly comment. I know exped are very popular with people so I'm sure there's a lot of videos about them on here. Cheers!

@vvs3796 2 ай бұрын

Hi,what do you think Abt this mat after 3 years?

@pauleveritt942 3 жыл бұрын

Do they do a double mattress so we can snuggle up to each other after a long day of paddle boarding and hugs? Please say YES.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 you crack me up! Yeah I’m sure we could sort something out mate. 👍

@skywalker3477 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Video! Thx. You still happy with it?

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I love it and take it everywhere.

@ChaosApproaches 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! How do you store the mat at home ?

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

Make sure it's dry and keep it in the bag it came with

@michaelwtapp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how you roll it up! I just got mine and I am having a hard time packing it up into the stuff sack. I see instructions on the bag for how to inflate it, but nothing for storage. Do you know of anything specific you need to do when packing it up in order to fit it inside the stuff sack? Mine feels like I will tear the mat if I keep shoving it in the stuffsack

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

All I do is just fold it into thirds lengthways then roll it up nice and tight. Fits in perfectly fine and I can't see how that would damage it. I think in the video I kind of show doing this.

@michaelwtapp 3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronmitchelluk Thanks! Turns out there are two stoppers on the mat and on my first run I only had one open. D'oh! Thanks for the showing how you folded it up and for getting back to me.

@aaronmitchelluk 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwtapp No problem dude. Happy you got it sorted out.

@paulrobertson8068 10 ай бұрын

Got one. My hip bottoms out (side sleeper) and touches the ground, gets cold. Not particularly comfortable because of this. I'm 90kgs/ 6'4 Maybe imI too heavy.. Shame. Waste of 120quid.

@Elkslaya1 Жыл бұрын

I had 2 different Sea to Summit pads because of the ultra light aspect. Both ended up leaking air out over night. Junk!

@aaronmitchelluk Жыл бұрын

That's not cool! I'm still using this mat all the time and it's been abused on several military exercises with me too. No leaks or issues so far.

@mheuuj 9 ай бұрын

Sorry mate but there is no such thing as "reflecting cold". The insulating properties of this layer comes solely from reflecting radiated energy from your body, under the form of long wavelength IR radiation. You can't reflect the absence of that energy. In other words, you can't reflect "cold".

@nils_on_wheels Жыл бұрын

I hate to be 1.90m tall… i can never use the regular sizes damn……😂

@camperp195 2 жыл бұрын

For me not thick enough,ul80 for mr!

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

That's cool. I hope that one works out well for you.

@summittaedae2323 3 жыл бұрын

I think I just bought the wrong one 🙄. I’m insulated one

@aaronmitchelluk 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the review is on the insulated version.

@summittaedae2323 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronmitchelluk the one I bought was the 1.1R-v yellow one. I think it’s quiet but it’s small. I’m average build but only 5ft6 maybe I’m just used to the rectangular ones my other pads are exped 7syn and exped 9down.