I weigh 18 stone and this mat has never let me down 👌🏻 even used it in freezing temps with a cheap £3 foil car windscreen cover underneath for insulation and didn’t feel any cold at all.

It's good to see someone that is, like me, not an marathon runner, testing out sleeping pads. I'm tired of people who are, like 10 stone reviewing them.

4:35 - saying thermarest is more reliable, the suggested next video ‘my thermarest failed’ 😂

I've been using this pad for the last few months and love it, not had a bad night sleep on it yet and never felt cold coming through even here in Scotland...

I've just bought a UL80. Having watched your excellent reviews of this mat (this and the one comparing R values on an expensive Sea-to-Summit). I'm about to resume a thousand-miler from the south coast at Start Point to Cape Wrath; so a multi-day hike... This will be the first 'air-bed' that I have used, having used three Thermarest traditional pads in the past (the latest being the supposedly self-inflating Prolite Plus which never 'self-inflated' once). I've listened to your comments carefully and have decided, as others have done, to pair up my UL80 with my SOL bivvi bag (which also abides by the two-uses-for-as-many-gear-items-as-possible rule), which for my early spring into summer use, from the Severn Valley, continuing north following the waterways, up the Pennine Way, over the Scottish southern uplands, up the WHW + GGW and eventually (if my 65-year-old knees n feet agree) onto the Cape Wrath Trail ...this pad + bivvi should be adequate. I'll report back in Book Three of Island Walks if things turn out differently! truswell.org/books PS. I'm a retired Architectural Technologist by profession so I know a thing or two about R values, U values and insulation.

Love the thumbnail for this vid Paul; You look like Kate Winslet, clinging on to that door🤣🤣🤣🤣

I have had this for over ten months, great bit of kit for 3 seasons and it is comfortable. I have had no problems with the valve unlike the more expensive brands that seemed to fail after a week or two in thar hills.

Looks great! I'm a beginner on a budget and this seems ideal! Only just found your channel, really enjoying your content (almost watched it all :D) I'm also in the UK and on lockdown and I have realised how much I miss being out and about. Determined to get out into nature, camping and hiking as soon as this is all over. Your channel has inspired me to get out and do it and it's equipping me with the knowledge I need to make my excursions a success so thankyou for that! And thankyou for the entertainment during this crazy lockdown! Looking forward to more beginner videos!

I have this sleeping pad, reviews said there was issues with air loss, inflated mine kept it inflated for 4 days, it did lose a bit of air, but within reason for the time it was inflated, but no major air loss

Just got back from my first trip using mine. The best sleep I've ever had under canvas. Thanks for your review Paul!

I have this and I love it. Paired with the trekology pillow and your on to a winner.

I've got one. One of the best nights sleep I've had outdoors

Thanks Paul. Although I have a sleep pad and am not in the market for buying a new one, I love a camping equipment review/box opening. Yours are always normal (that is a compliment) and you ask the questions that regular people would ask. Keep the videos coming!

Absolutely love mine paul always had a good nights sleep on my ul80 also a side sleeper too never had issues with heat loss through the mat either

Great review Paul, enjoy watching your reviews just as much as your adventures. Just bought this pad now and can't wait to try it

Thanks for this great review Paul. I can't wait seeing you out in the mountains!!!

I used this down to little above 0 degrees C (mid October at Stickle Tarn in the Lake District) and my back was a tad chilly through a Vango Terklite Ultra 900 sleeping bag which made it a bit more difficult to get to sleep than usual. The next morning though, I felt still felt well rested. I had placed it on top of an old roll mat which seemed to absorb all my heat through the pad as it was quite warm despite having only the tent's groundsheet beneath it, but the pad itself was quite cold. I'd say this is ideal in summer but might want something toastier in Autumn and Winter.

liked how next doors dog tried to get in on the video👌😂.

I got it for camping in the Aussie outback, and it's been great.. For context, I weigh 90kg and I'm 177cm tall... Trekology is actually an American company, and whilst they have their stuff made in China, they do use a decent manufacturer unlike many of the brands on AliExpress etc..

I bought a TREKOLOGY UL80 based on your review and LOVE it. The first one I bought slowly deflated over the space of 5 hours through the night, BUT Trekology replaced it without any hastle or questions. First class non-insulated mat and first class follow-up service too. I've been using it in temps down to 0c with a reflective sheet underneath it and the mat inside a sleeping bag liner. Nice and toasty! I'd use and insulated mat below 0c but the system works will at 0c and above. For £40.00 you wouldn't get better comfort in my opinion. Thanks Paul!

Great video and nice and clear audio which always helps when watching these type of videos. Cheers for a good quality upload and good review.

Cheers, Paul! Thanks to this video I've just taken delivery of mine today.

I have had one for over a year, and its the best pad I have, I am a side sleeper and 6' 4 tall, get a great nights sleep and dont fall of the mat in the night which I do on my thermarest

I bought one after watching this. It arrived today. Looks like a good piece of kit. Looking forward to trying it out.

Great video Paul! Thanks for the upload as I was waiting on buying this until I had your verdict on it! Much appreciated! Congratulations on the great news too! :D

I've been thinking of getting one of these as an extra for a friend to come along backpacking with us. Looks good for summer hiking.

Hi Paul, Thanks for the vid. I recently bought the same mat and tried it out in the garden last weekend. Found it to be really comfortable and the curve definitely stops you rolling off. Not having owned a Thermarest, I couldn't compare insulation but overall for the price I am very impressed.

I always enjoy your videos and usually learn something very worthwhile from them. Trekology pad seems to be most useful in warmer weather but with a reflectix pad or other similar pad underneath it looks like you could get by in relatively cold weather. Thanks.

I use one, the best I've had so far and really comfortable...Cheers Paul bought mine because of this video..

Looks great Paul, you gave it a good test under the circumstances, see you again soon i hope ,stay safe thanks for sharing

Excellent review mate, I have one of their pillow and it’s pretty good! Thanks for sharing Ash

Been thinking of this one for a while. Looks and sounds like just the job.

New to hiking and got one of these. I had memories of no sleep on inflatable beds. I haven't tried anything more expensive but have loved this pad so far.

Just bought one and used in wild camping in Scotland this weekend. My 7 year old son used it and slept better on this than he does in his bed! Can’t wait to try for myself! Thanks for reviewing

Thanks for the Review Paul, much appreciated. Fingers crossed the warmth will pass the Messner test.

I got one about a month ago after you mentioned it in passing in another video . I have tested it in the back garden overnight on 2 occasions and got really good sleeps - really comfortable. When I inflated it, I was worried that it wasn't going to fit in the tent (Vango Helium UL2) because I hadn't checked the measurements when I bought it! Luckily, it fits with 10cm to spare 🙂 Thanks

Thanks for the first look Paul. Be interesting to see how it works in the field as such.

I’ve watched a few of your videos now as a newcomer to your channel and it’s got to be said that that your reviews are some if not the best informative reviews on KZfaq. I’d happily buy gear on the strength of your vids alone. Great job Mr M.

Picked mine up last week (along with the pillow) - Haven’t had a chance to test it yet, but with your initial overview it’s looking like not a bad purchase.

Nice review trekology ul80v2 been using it about a year and have had no problems it only comes in one color gray r value is about a 2. and as a side sleeper best sleep ever.

I'm impressed and I believe the pillow that goes with it is just as good.

Thanks for posting this video. I bought TWO of these UL80s and a Trekology bag to inflate them (Total £90 approx.) We only ever used these airbeds on top of our foam matresses, which were on the tent's built-in groundsheet. In other words, we were hyper-careful about punctures. Sure enough: comfy to start with. Then after about 5 nights: they slowly deflate, so you're on the ground next morning. Lucky we had those reliable foam bedrolls underneath. We did the struggle in the bath to find that the Trekologys' seams had slow leaks. Naturally, we were just out of warranty, so that's £90 wasted. They cost us about £10 per night!

The bag looks big enough to put your pillow in as well. and even a down sleep beanie. Trekology makes some fairly decent budget friendly items. Nice 1st look at this pad.

Looks okay, and not a bad price. Will look forward to your full review. Cheers. 👍

Definitely going to get one of those

Great pad, I use a tiny electric pump to blow it up, as a side sleeper this is great, and I weigh 95KG, not tried in winter, but if it is cold then I would simply put a reflector underneath, it is not sweaty in summer, I've simply used this and a Jungle Blanket as a sleeping system, using a few bungees to attach the jungle blanket to it.

Another fantastic review you can not beat field testing go Paul

Brilliant! After a long wild camping break we’re now on the brink of our first trip out. Just tested out my old exped downmat with inflating stuff sack but unfortunately the mat is no good. After investing in lots of expensive kit this mat looks a good temporary option which will work with my stuff sack Cheers 👍🏼

Thanks Paul. From North West England UK 👍⛺

nice one Paul, worth having in the collection

I really like the fact the snozzle works with it. Will be looking out for a longer term review

Hi Paul nice review..I have this pad been out once was the best sleep I’ve had .just before lock down.great if your on a budget or if the wife tells you that’s all your getting..👍

Nice review Paul thanks, just orded one with your link

Awesome Paul awesome .. I’ve just ordered the pillow for it .. will orded the mattress in spring .. in that time they might bring out a silver bottom ... cheers Chris & Sam

Great review mate.

Looks to be really good value Paul. Bought one of their pillows recently and that seems to be a decent bit of kit (not tested it yet).

Just to add, done a wild camp on Dartmoor 1st time using this mat - brilliant. The snozzle drysack pumps it up in no time.

Nice one, Paul. I hadn't realised they also do a 3/4 length version. I look forward to seeing those proper tests when the laws allow.

I got it months back still waiting to take it out, it seems really comfortable. impressive number of camera angles in your vid for it. Dave

So pleased you tried using your schnozzel to inflate as i have been wondering if anything like that would fit my trekology pad, thanks Paul!

Paul great reviews. This going to be my farthers day gift to compliment my Treckology pillow which is excellent so once again expact a decent bit of kit from Treckology at a fraction of the price.

can't find a short version of this! was excited when you said there was one too. lol

Great Video Paul. Really interested n this. Was contemplating the thermarest but this seems a great lower cost option. Thanks.

I'm sold! My back can become uncomfortably warm using a thermarest pad/mummy sleeping bag combination but this quoted R-rating (including the discrepancy), plus that I am a side sleeper would make this ideal for me. Thanks for the top review Paul.

Great review Paul - having put 3 holes in my Exped this week 😭due to a camping-in-the-garden 'incident' 🤬, I've been looking for something that I can't roll off. I love my Thermarest and the Alpkit one I have is built like a tank, but I can't stay on the darn things. This looks promising, and a bonus with the Schnozzel 👍🏻Cheers, Paul C.

Wonderful

great review paul you,ve sold me yet again be getting one of those .i trust your judgement because all the stuff i have bought that you recommended has been top end gear and never let me down. also glad your on the mend 👍

Just ordered one 👍

Might pick one of these up.

I've used it a couple of times so far and it's performed well. One thing though. I couldn't find a pump bag for it which was really annoying until I figured out how to make my own which is comprised of a garbage bag and an elastic. (I think I used a hair elastic at first.) The pump bag is much nicer but ... well I'm using a garbage bag and an elastic.

i just love ur every video brother..good job broo..❤️👍🙏

Hey Paul how you doing, hope you are well, thank you for the videos, as always keep safe and keep the videos coming 🍺🍻cheers

Sea to sumit ether light .... Simply the most comfortable pad EVER and Ive spent on fortune on pads .... this is the last one i will ever buy !

Good overview Paul. Following for the real world test! Likely going to upgrade my old SIM for my 8year old daughter to use as the aluft is more comfortable, lighter and much less bulky. I have a reflective closed cell we could combine if cold but interested how you get on with it when the temps drop again - been a scorcher this spring 👍🏻

Awesome video!!!!

good review thanks

Paul I love mine... I find it much better if you don't fill it up to the top maybe 3/4, full of air... makes it more like a memory mattress in a sort of way.. 👍👍👍🤫🤫😃

Exped blow up bag fits! Good to know. I've got two. Had to buy a bag for my Big Agnes pad.

Thanks so much for the gear you sent me

Good vid again looks a good one at that price stay safe 😎👍👍👍

I have the Exped Airmat Lite Plus 5M at the moment, used it for a week last year on King's Trail here in Sweden. Served me well but it is a touch to short (182cm) and I didn't liked the length wise channels too much on the Exped, this pad seems like it could replace my exped really well! Thanks for putting it on my radar Paul!

Thank you! You just saved me over £100 :)

Just bought mine as well - looks good but obviously yet to use in anger! Seems robust and comfortable enough and small pack size / lightweight is a bonus. Need to get the inflator bag though! Good choice 👍

Hey paul, love all your vids. Tip for you to try with the schnoz bag. Fill it with air, grip top, then with other hand, push air down. Only way to make any sense of the action is like squeezing sausage meat out of it’s skin. It is so much more efficient and easier than squeezing the bag like a bagpipe bag. Hope that makes sense. Keep up the good work and keep safe.

enjoy the video I luv all your gadgets and the views.

this looks excellent value tbf

Bought this sleeping pad this summer thanks to your review! I’m really happy about it. The only thing is Finland the areas that have permafrost. The R-value isn’t enough. But because it is lightweight and really really comfortable, I’m just gonna use it with a regular heat reflecting foam sleeping mat. That combo should be great at least for 3 seasons! Still a budget solution.

Interesting. I saw this pad for the first time this morning and here it is again. Looks like my promise to stop buying kit while I can't use it is in serious jeopardy. Thanks Paul, I think ;)

Love the vids 👍🏼👍🏼

Another cracking video Paul . I do need a good pad !! Who's dog was that running about .. . it clearly wanted Some pad action too!! 😆. Keep up the amazing work matey !!

Although this is one of the comfiest sleeping pads I have ever used, after 10 uses it doesn't work anymore. Go onto the Amazon reviews and you will see this is not an anomaly. They seem to start to leak air after a few uses. I went with this pad because it was cheap, lightweight and comfy. I was duped by the price. Get something more expensive otherwise you're just gonna have wasted your money once it no longer works. All these reviews always seem to be from someone who has used it for one or two nights, remember that.

Hurrah! We have actually got some kit before its on youtube,,,! Tis a good mat for a side sleeper. Atb.

Love the vids Paul keep it up 👍

I bought one on Amazon a few months ago, great pad. It’s 4+ inches tall, I’m 6’3” and I fit on it with no problem. The only drawback is that it takes about 30 breaths to fully inflate it.

good review ,perfect for me as i`m a novice

Nice vid Paul, i have this mattress and used it the day before lockdown on Glenridding Dodd summit camp and found it quite cold in spots throughout the night, it will be good for spring/summer months and is quite comfortable aswel, but i would use my xtherm come autumn/winter 👍

I was going to post a comment on your next video, requesting that you review this. Cheers, Paul. 😃

Looks like an amazing sleeping mat at a cheap price. Might go and buy myself one aha.

The Exped Schnozzel sack also fits sea to summit sleeping pads 👍

Been looking for a pad that won't break a students wallet and you found it for me, amazing thanks!