Same. Used the iso mat in the marine corps infantry for many nights. A piece of crap at the time but we all loved it. Thinking back, couldn’t have survived without one. Ordered 2 of these to keep in the truck. Versatility of use is amazing with this simple piece of gear
Subscribed. Good stuff. Bikepacking, backpacking, coffee outside seat, and shooting mat. Sounds like some versatility right there. Thanks.
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I appreciate it! 👍
@nutsbutdum5 жыл бұрын
2:14 I literally laughed out loud! :)
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
It happens... :)
@jerem06213 жыл бұрын
I use the Z-Seat all the time. I use it as a kneeling pad when working on cars, doing stuff on gravel. Etc. love thermarest and I need to invest in the Z-Pad.
@andddrewsays7 жыл бұрын
Hahah I bought the small one on accident too. Subscribed!
@KitBadger7 жыл бұрын
Haha, easy to happen. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@mountainsmith47167 жыл бұрын
Right?!! Too many long nights laying on the cold hard ground wanting to pull up dawn. One MCCRES my poncho liner disappeared, those were some cold nights on Pendelton in Feb, lol that didn't happen twice. Thanks Ivan!
@KitBadger7 жыл бұрын
It is amazing how long the night is... :)
@GulfSoftwash4 жыл бұрын
Instant flashback when you said Marine Corps iso mat.
@KitBadger4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, some things stick around, forever...
@carternewcomb65687 жыл бұрын
The small one is used to cut down on weight, and is called a 3/4 pad.
@KitBadger7 жыл бұрын
Or for little people. Called the little pad. But, in fairness, you are correct...
@carternewcomb65687 жыл бұрын
Kit Badger Haha yes I suppose so! Also if you carry a sitpad you just use that to complete the entire sleeping mat. Great video!
@KitBadger7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chesshooligan12826 жыл бұрын
Nope, apparently "little people" is considered offensive and demeaning now. We're back to "midget," so it's "the midget pad."
@dixy2k4 жыл бұрын
Cool man. I was looking for a confirmation on certain uses. I was thinking the 20" width could be a little too narrow. There is a compromise everywhere I guess.
@KitBadger4 жыл бұрын
No free lunch. :)
@jd7847 жыл бұрын
thanks for your the review.
@darrengarlough51212 жыл бұрын
Will it be soaked carring in a rain storm?
@haroldellis97216 жыл бұрын
0:38 Both of them, then I gave up trying to sleep.
@KitBadger6 жыл бұрын
I usually double them up. They do pretty good for me.
@wanderingaloudwithmark30576 жыл бұрын
I have done the foam pad thing. I much prefer the NeoAir. I will take my chances. I think the life of the pad depends on how you treat it.
@KitBadger6 жыл бұрын
I haven't ever tried the NeoAir Mark. To what you said though, it is a matter of how you treat them. And, I tend to be rough on my stuff. I may take a look at those though. Thanks for watching!
@jimmyhendrix4495 Жыл бұрын
Disagree your airpad WILL break sooner or later.
@USMC69765 жыл бұрын
YOU GOT A MAT IN THE MARINE CORPS?!!! I'm feeling like i'm Old Corps. They didn't even issue me a sleeping bag in Vietnam. But I agree with you about liking my comfort as I'm getting older. I have a therm-a-rest prolife and I'm looking to supplement it with z lite.
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, I guess I was lucky. :)
@WildOutdoorLiving3 жыл бұрын
The mats they gave us were hard as a rock but they kept you from freezing 😂.
@USMC69763 жыл бұрын
@@WildOutdoorLiving Since I posted that last comment I have switched to Klymit sleeping pad. It's extra wide and I like it a lot more then the therm-a-rest.
@antoniocruz80832 жыл бұрын
The R value doesn't matter? Unless your are insulating your house? You are obviously a summer camper.
@KenshinPhoenix3 жыл бұрын
Regular is too short for me :(
@Fixajo4 жыл бұрын
"I bought it on accident" hhahah!
@KitBadger4 жыл бұрын
#truth
@cyrilwingnek6995 жыл бұрын
Honest. Awesome, I bought it on accident
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
#truestory
@roninsct70175 жыл бұрын
...im still wondering how you deflated the issue blow up one's.....cant say I've ever encountered a punctured one ever but I guess it does happen...lol you like mentioned that 5x....
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
There is a reason I mentioned it over and over, it is the worst. :)
@ArmandoFL4 жыл бұрын
But are they comfortable to sleep on ?
@KitBadger4 жыл бұрын
More comfortable than rocks... But you won't find them in a mattress store. :) For reals though, compared to what? I still use them, they work good.
@iamcalledcleb Жыл бұрын
They're not made for comfort, they're made to keep you from freezing to death at night when sleeping on the ground.
@cougarslayer785 жыл бұрын
Would you say this is a step up at all in terms of comfort when compared to the Usmc iso mat?
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
I think so, even if for no other reason than it lays flat and doesn't try to constantly curling up on you. :)
@roninsct70175 жыл бұрын
...wohoo..double em up...sooo decadent...
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
The lap of luxury...
@Menkalo5 жыл бұрын
2:16
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
True story...
@bofeity7 жыл бұрын
Do you take requests? AC/DC - Squealer ;)
@KitBadger7 жыл бұрын
I'll take it into consideration :)
@KitBadger7 жыл бұрын
I just went back and looked at my list. (All the songs I used) I used it for a review already. It may come around again at some point though.
@Nugmaster2246 жыл бұрын
Stay away, these things are terrible. Never gotten to sleep once on this thing and replaced it with old shitty foam pads and was much much happier despite the weight difference. Not wide enough at all
@KitBadger6 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that man. Do you feel it is too thin for you, or is it the width? I haven't had any issues with mine. I do like doubling them up when my kids aren't with me.
@Nugmaster2246 жыл бұрын
It's actually fine as far as thickness. It just isn't wide enough, my shoulders and arms just lay on the cold ass ground when I use it, and my sleeping bag hangs off the sides and as a result, gets damp/cold. It also doesn't lay flat unless there is pressure on it. Wish it was nice cause I spend 40 bucks on it but I'd rather bring just about anything besides this. How they expect a 20" wide pad to keep you and your bag off the cold ground is beyond my understanding, but if they would just make a wider one it'd be a way better pad, regardless of space consumption.
@nendinosaurus5 жыл бұрын
nobody actually sleeps on these things
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
A potentially more accurate statement would be, "Nobody actually sleeps on these things, 'except maybe you'."
@samjones18455 жыл бұрын
How can you say the R value doesn't matter, it's one of the most important factors of a sleep system. This gave less info than the data sheet, Just a way for you to make a few bucks. Edit: I have Add block for people like you.
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
Cool Sam!
@NerijusVilnius5 жыл бұрын
Total rubbish. Waste of money.
@KitBadger5 жыл бұрын
Still using mine, they're going strong. :)
@L30B0552 жыл бұрын
Just paid £50 for one. You keep telling yourself it's rubbish! Strong cope.