A good nights sleep is crucial when camping and to make this happen you need a good quality sleeping mat. Below you'll find reviews from brands who do it right. Exped, Therm-a-Rest, Sea To Summit, Big Agnes, Therm-A-Rest and Klymit all have a variety of pads to keep you warm and comfy. Have a read and tell us what you think.
SLEEPING PADS | PRICE | DIMENSIONS | WEIGHT | TEMP RATING | RATING |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEA TO SUMMIT ETHER LIGHT XT | $269 | 55x183x10cm | 425g | 3.8 R value | 9.5/10 |
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT SI | $100 | 51x183x2.5cm | 550g | -2°C | 9/10 |
EXPED SYNCELLMAT 5 | $130 | 65x197x5cm | 945g | -2°C | 7.5/10 |
EXPED AIRMAT HYPERLITE LW | $200 | 197x65x7cm | 445g | -6°C | 9/10 |
EXPED AIRMAT SYNMAT HYPERLITE | $170 | 197x65x7cm | 410g | 4°C | 8/10 |
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT LW | $150 | 198x64x5cm | 455g | 0.7 R value | 9/10 |
SEA TO SUMMIT COMFORT PLUS | $240 | 184x55x6.3cm | 890g | 5.0 R value | 9/10 |
BIG AGNES Q-CORE | $170 | 200x50x10cm | 822g | 5.0 R value | 7/10 |
KLYMIT O ZONE | $100 | 183x54x4.4cm | 354g | TBD | 8.5/10 |
EXPED SYNMAT UL 9 | $259 | 197x65x9cm | 795g | 6.0 R value | 8/10 |
EXPED DOWNMAT LITE 5 | $180 | 197x65x5cm | 830g | 4.1 R value | 8/10 |
BIG AGNES Q-CORE SL | $169 | 182x50.8x 8cm | 652g | 4.5 R value | 9/10 |
THERMAREST NEO AIR XLITE | $179 | 196x63x6.3cm | 460g | 3.2 R value | 8.5/10 |
EXPED DOWNMAT XP 9 LW | $299 | 197x65x9cm | 1215g | 8.0 R value | 9/10 |
THERM-A-REST NEO AIR | $150 | 196x63x6.3cm | 710g | 4.9 R value | 9/10 |
KLYMIT INERTIA X FRAME | $100 | 180x45x3.8cm | 258g | TBD | 7.5/10 |
EXPED DOWNMAT UL 7 LW | $219 | 197x65x7cm | 750g | 5.9 R value | 8/10 |
SEA TO SUMMIT SLEEP SYSTEM
Date: April 23rd 2019
Reviewer: Pete
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Sea To Summit
Read the full review here.
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT SI MAT
Date: May 24th 2017
Reviewer: Pete
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Sea To Summit
Read the full review here.
EXPED SYNCELLMAT 5
Date: May 18th 2017
Reviewer: Pete
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
Product Link: Exped
Read the full review here.
EXPED AIRMAT HYPERLITE & SYNMAT HYPERLITE
Date: July 12th 2016
Reviewer: Heather
Overall Rating: 8/10 & 9/10
Product Link: Exped
Read the full review here.
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT MAT
Date: April 29th 2016
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Sea To Summit
Read the full review here.
SEA TO SUMMIT COMFORT PLUS MAT
Date: Dec 10th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Sea To Summit
Read the full review here.
BIG AGNES LOST RANGER 15 SLEEPING BAG AND Q-CORE PAD
Date: May 19th 2015
Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
Overall Rating: 7.5/10 & 7/10
Product Link: Big Agnes
Read the review here.
KLYMIT O ZONE
Date: Nov 1st, 2014
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Klymit
Read the full review here.
EXPED SYNMAT UL 9
Date: May 9th 2014
Reviewer: Tawnya
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Exped
Read the full review here.
EXPED DOWNMAT LITE 5
Date: May 4th 2014
Reviewer: Tawnya
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Exped
Read the full review here.
BIG AGNES MYSTIC SL SLEEPING BAG AND Q-CORE SL PAD
Date: Aug 28th 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10 & 9/10
Product Link: Big Agnes
Read the review here.
THERMAREST ANTARES DOWN SLEEPING BAG AND NEO AIR XLITE MATTRESS
Date: Aug 22nd 2013
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Thermarest
Read the full review here.
EXPED DOWNMAT XP 9 LW
Date: July 17th 2013
Reviewer: Robin
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Exped
Read the full review here.
THERM-A-REST NEO AIR
Date: Oct 12th, 2012
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Thermarest
Read the full review here.
KLYMIT INERTIA X FRAME SLEEPING PAD + CUSH SEAT PILLOW
Date: Aug 01st, 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
Product Link: Klymit
Read the full review here.
EXPED DOWNMAT UL 7 LW
Date: June 16th 2012 - UPDATED April 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Exped
Read the full UPDATED review here.
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