Amazingly soft speach! I would suggest this video as an English practice video! I am thinking of making this video to looped sleeping aid. It is somehow so peaceful!
Haha thank you! I do get a few comments on my voice but I swear I don't sound like that in real life, just on camera 😛 Maybe I have a yet to be discovered career in recording sleep stories!
After puncturing an inflatable mattress while desert camping, I decided to go back to my Z-lite. I agree with you, closed cell foam pads like these (Thermarest Z-lite, Alps Wilderness, Nemo Switchback) are the best pads for backpacking/camping. I would recommend not cutting your pad, however. On very cold ground, you will want the insulation for your feet and calves.
Thanks! We have Thermarests for the family but my husband is used to sleeping on a plain yoga mat. Since we will be doing more camping in the Fall, I wanted to surprise him with this! Thanks for the review!
I bought this last year because of all the positive reviews, and I must say, this pad isn't for me. I'm a larger fella and felt like there just wasn't enough cushion, for being a side sleeper. It ended up going to my nephew for boy scouts. Thermarest Neoair x-therm, ended up being my true love! :)
Other side sleepers may find your comment interesting! I have always been intrigued by the Neoair, it seams to be popping up more and more. Maybe one day ill be converted 😛
Great review. I feel most of the mat reviews I have watched up until now were by older, heavier male reviewers perhaps with a bigger budget for expensive inflatable mats plus replacing them when they pop! Your review provides a welcome balance to all of that.
Great review :). My late grandfather had one of these so I was thinking to myself “hey, let’s give it a shot”, but all I could find were reviews about how uncomfortable they are. It’s nice to have found someone who agrees with the old legend! I’m going to try it out - I nap on the floor at home sometimes with my dog so I think this will do fine :). Thanks again!
Tx for presenting it... I never considered getting it but now I am tempted to get it. The R~2.6 would be fine even for 0°C and "no panic" when the "thorny" floor... ;)
I am Canadian and i use this sleeping pad the same way although i strap it to my pack differently it really can take years of use as you need to deliberately attempt to destroy it to cause damage
Everyone is really into air mattresses now, but when I read the reviews on Amazon, there are always 2 or 3 that talk about air leaks they can't find. The furthest I would go is get a light one to put on top of it. Haven't done it yet. I have a dog with sharp claws.
I dont have the thermarest one, but I got pretty much the same thing, just ozark trail brand. After constant patching and still having my pad deflate I said screw it and tossed the air(less) pad and picked up closed cell foam... first week was bad sleep but once I adjusted to the change I never looked back.
I have that pad as well. I mostly use it under my sleeping pad to protect it and for a sit pad. I cut it down to 3/4 length. Great video. New follower here. Crow✌️
Pack size could be important if you are trying to get your rucksack on a plane as hand luggage, without paying the extra luggage charge :-). Air mattresses pack down to nothing, but personally, I don't like them as have had two get punctures when out camping - a real pain. Useful review. Thanks.
Im considering either an inflatable or this one. Great points raised. My concern is the space (I really dont like my stuff "packed" outside my bag). But packing this in the middle opened like a book can be workable way of doing it.
I have thought about getting one of these egg crate style pads. I have an inflatable one now and am looking for something a little more bullet proof. Thanks for the review and have fun outside!!
@@settohike I actually did, it was the Ozark trail/Walmart made version of it and it’s surprisingly comfortable with just it and my bag on the hard GA ground. The real test will be how well it helps hold heat during Bear season this year in the cold. Been a great buy so far. Thanks for replying!!😁🍀
Great review. Something for me to think about. Was considering a blow up mattress to save space but i think the trade off with reliability is worth it.
Good review. I wish I could use it, but at age 58 with osteoarthritis my back needs more cushion. I use a lightweight inflatable pad. However, I do use the seat pad version of this sleep pad. I find it to be a very useful item in my backpack and bike panniers.
Thank you 🙂That is a shame! I have always been tempted to try out an inflatable pad - one day! I sometimes take it off my pack for a seat when I stop for a break, very comfy as a seat haha
i just got a nemo switchback pad and tried it on my hardwood floor and it felt not to bad for comfort even turning on my side it felt OK i might switch to using that for backpacking
Would you ever use that with a lite inflatable on top? Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? I do use one for winter but cannot give up my new Neoair NXT. Lol
You are very cute lol. Great review. I love the durability factor most about these but exactly like you said, they're arguably bulky. I honestly prefer to pack as light as I can because I have a bad back and am starting to think maybe a repair kit and a deflatable compressible mattress might suit me more. But I also think it'll basically bite me in the ass when my mattress deflates on me and I get uncomfortable, then upset. I had also planned on cutting one of these down to suit my Mont Hibernator Bivy if I did get one. But still the bulk factor kills me. Yeah the more I think of it the more I think of a Thermorest X-Lite which has an R-value of 4.2. It's just the x-lite is so expensive, and supposedly one of the highest quality air mattresses you can get, but still I've heard in reviews that they can leak pretty much brand new out of the box. It's also for military service so the puncture/repair kit factor is pretty important considering it's expectedly going to have to stand up to a drenched damp cold trench. But that's likely for only a short part of the season. I was going to get the Neo Air X-Therm but I think that's more for literal mountaineering. Sorry for the essay lol I'm just trying to weigh my options by typing it out.
It’s a tough one! Much easier if you could borrow one for a night to find out! In non hiking life I tend to like harder mattresses than softer. I also tend to roll around a lot so I don’t notice the ground on any particular side during the night. I would imagine an air mattress to be more comfy if you compared the two but depends on how much comfort is good enough. Not sure if those points help haha
I’ve got my zlite can’t wait to use it all n the west highland way in a couple of weeks. I bought a roll mat to go under it but I think judging by what I’ve read online I might not need that as the zlite might be sufficient. What’s your thought on that have you tried it on top of anything and have you had any issues feeling the cold on winter snowy nights? Greetings from the UK and thanks for the video :)
I think from memory the coldest night I have used my zlite on was -2 degrees. With my thermals and my cosy sleeping bag. The zlite still worked a treat! I think if it were to start to get colder or if there was snow underneath then you might have issues with feeling the cold! The only proper snow hiking i've done, I was lucky enough to score a space in the hut for the nights so the zlite never went on the ground for that trip! I hope your trip went great! 😀
Thanks Hayley. Obviously you sleep on your back and find this mat comfortable. How would I go - I sleep on my side? I have boney hips that need a bit of support.
I think if you shift constantly to both sides it could still work, but if you mostly stay in the same position the whole night you might feel your bones a bit too much! I tend to shift a lot from my sides to front and back so thats why it works out for me :)
Just bought one of these. Love it!!! And I've not even taken it out yet lol. What's the coldest temp you've used this in? As a caveat... I'm predominantly a Hammock camper. I have a 4 season mat as well. But was hoping I could find a way of using this all year round? Thanks in advance. Great video BTW.
Haha yay! Im sure you have used it now by the time it took me to reply to this comment! I hope you are liking it! I think -2 degrees celcius has been the coldest ive used it. I had my thermals/sleeping bag liner/good sleeping bag so with that I dont remember being cold.
@@settohike Unfortunately, it didn't work as well in the Hammock as I'd hoped. But, it's still a good bit of kit I'll use for ground camping if the occasion arises. 😉
I reckon your right!! I think it's changed since I posted this video (or at least the websites have updated their information) because I can see the thermarest site now says 2. 😮
Hello thanks for the review. I wonder can it be used for sick patients (can't move) to help ventilate air underneath them while lying the whole day? Thanks PS: please google iMedicare iAM-8P (just for example of what I'm asking)
hmm in theory it is meant to help trap your body heat which might be the opposite of ventilation? Even though it does look quite similar to your example. But I don't know anything about the medical field so I am not sure, sorry!
haha update, the cheapest I can now find the z-lite for is about $80! Getting there! The inflatables vary from about $100-$400. When you start looking towards the ultralight side it definitely gets close to $400. I guess unfortunately our demand is just not there.
@@settohike that's really unfortunate. You might save money by taking a flight to the states and buying all your gear at once! Although more affordable backpacking gear might be the only reason to visit the states right about now..
@@markevanpowell2157 haha funny you say that, I actually did have a holiday booked to the States for last year! and part of the money I was saving was to buy some new gear over there! I was so disappointed I couldn’t go (still am) but hopefully one day soon! Pretty fortunate to be in Aus at the moment. I hope you are doing well!
@@settohike thanks! I live pretty close to dc so it was weird recently.. made me want to get out in the woods, for sure. How things are well over there too
Clear, concise and effective review. Very helpful as it was just the thing I was looking for. Thanks muchly. BTW, unfortunately the product link is broken :(
Amazingly soft speach! I would suggest this video as an English practice video! I am thinking of making this video to looped sleeping aid. It is somehow so peaceful!
Haha thank you! I do get a few comments on my voice but I swear I don't sound like that in real life, just on camera 😛 Maybe I have a yet to be discovered career in recording sleep stories!
Thanks, most helpful review. Bonus points for measurements in centimeters
Thank you! haha yeah always pausing youtube videos to bring up a converter :P
Finally, someone who has done a meaningful review on the sleeping mats. Thanks.
Thank you 😊😊
It’s a very helpful review and I like that the measurements are in cm which make a lot more sense to me than inches. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! I much prefer cm as well! :)
After puncturing an inflatable mattress while desert camping, I decided to go back to my Z-lite. I agree with you, closed cell foam pads like these (Thermarest Z-lite, Alps Wilderness, Nemo Switchback) are the best pads for backpacking/camping. I would recommend not cutting your pad, however. On very cold ground, you will want the insulation for your feet and calves.
You wouldn't of had a very comfy sleep the day you punctured your mattress! I am happy to report I have not cut my pad haha. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks! We have Thermarests for the family but my husband is used to sleeping on a plain yoga mat. Since we will be doing more camping in the Fall, I wanted to surprise him with this! Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching! I think he will like it if he is used to a plain mat! What a nice surprise! 🙂
Excellent video explaining the sizes. You sold it to me and I've ordered one whilst watching the vid!
aww yay! I hope you like it! 😀
Great Review! Love this. Thank you so much.
I bought this last year because of all the positive reviews, and I must say, this pad isn't for me. I'm a larger fella and felt like there just wasn't enough cushion, for being a side sleeper. It ended up going to my nephew for boy scouts. Thermarest Neoair x-therm, ended up being my true love! :)
Other side sleepers may find your comment interesting! I have always been intrigued by the Neoair, it seams to be popping up more and more. Maybe one day ill be converted 😛
Great review. I feel most of the mat reviews I have watched up until now were by older, heavier male reviewers perhaps with a bigger budget for expensive inflatable mats plus replacing them when they pop! Your review provides a welcome balance to all of that.
Glad I could provide some balance, thank you! I appreciate that!
Great review :). My late grandfather had one of these so I was thinking to myself “hey, let’s give it a shot”, but all I could find were reviews about how uncomfortable they are. It’s nice to have found someone who agrees with the old legend! I’m going to try it out - I nap on the floor at home sometimes with my dog so I think this will do fine :). Thanks again!
Thank you! Haha aww thats such a nice story! I agree that if you nap on the floor then I think you'll find it nice :)
Thanks a bunch for the review! Will be pairing this with another sleeping pad for my first trial backpacking trip up here in Canada!
Cheers 😊
I am glad I could be of help! I hope you have an amazing time for your first trip! :D
Thanks! Just ordered one for my section hikes!
Tx for presenting it... I never considered getting it but now I am tempted to get it. The R~2.6 would be fine even for 0°C and "no panic" when the "thorny" floor... ;)
I wonder if you ended up getting one? Haha oh yes no need to worry on thorny floor! 😂
I just received one and tested it on a tile floor. I was surprised how comfortable it was .
I am Canadian and i use this sleeping pad the same way although i strap it to my pack differently it really can take years of use as you need to deliberately attempt to destroy it to cause damage
Sleeping mat buddies! Yeah I am actually quite surprised by how well it holds up!
Everyone is really into air mattresses now, but when I read the reviews on Amazon, there are always 2 or 3 that talk about air leaks they can't find. The furthest I would go is get a light one to put on top of it. Haven't done it yet. I have a dog with sharp claws.
I dont have the thermarest one, but I got pretty much the same thing, just ozark trail brand. After constant patching and still having my pad deflate I said screw it and tossed the air(less) pad and picked up closed cell foam... first week was bad sleep but once I adjusted to the change I never looked back.
I couldn't imagine anything worse than a deflated mattress on a hike haha! Glad you adjusted to it! :)
just ordered one off amazon for my hammock. its chilly here on the east coast, about 5c. looking forward to using it on the AT
I can picture it going well with a hammock. 5c sounds too cold for me haha. Wow when do you leave for the AT?
@@settohike around mid april. it should warm up by then, got my beloved woobie just in case
@@sunvro8341 Amazing! I'd like to think I could do that one day. Good luck for your adventure! :)
I have that pad as well. I mostly use it under my sleeping pad to protect it and for a sit pad. I cut it down to 3/4 length. Great video. New follower here. Crow✌️
You would have some extra sleeping comfort with that setup! Yeah its so good as a sit pad too. Thanks for tuning in :)
Pack size could be important if you are trying to get your rucksack on a plane as hand luggage, without paying the extra luggage charge :-). Air mattresses pack down to nothing, but personally, I don't like them as have had two get punctures when out camping - a real pain. Useful review. Thanks.
That is a very good point, especially if you think about all the things that could fit within the same space as the mattress! Thanks for watching :)
Very helpful cheers from the UK :) subbed.
Also beautiful voice
Thank you! 😊 haha I think my voice changes when the camera starts recording 🤣
Yeah it is about same price on Amazon. at moment, It looks quite good. would be as light as it gets if remove couple of sections, thanks,
Im considering either an inflatable or this one. Great points raised. My concern is the space (I really dont like my stuff "packed" outside my bag). But packing this in the middle opened like a book can be workable way of doing it.
I have thought about getting one of these egg crate style pads. I have an inflatable one now and am looking for something a little more bullet proof. Thanks for the review and have fun outside!!
4 months later I wonder if you ended up buying one? Haha thanks for watching, have fun outside too!! :)
@@settohike I actually did, it was the Ozark trail/Walmart made version of it and it’s surprisingly comfortable with just it and my bag on the hard GA ground. The real test will be how well it helps hold heat during Bear season this year in the cold. Been a great buy so far. Thanks for replying!!😁🍀
Great review. Something for me to think about. Was considering a blow up mattress to save space but i think the trade off with reliability is worth it.
Thank you! It's a tough call for some! I think I am pretty lucky that I find this type of mattress real comfy.
I got a mat from decathlon for 19.99 I slept on it for 2 weeks but I wonder if this would be better
Brilliant review, I'm sold 👍
Thank you! I hope you like it 😊
Thank you for this video! Very informative and very helpful.
Thank you so much! 😄😄
Great, clear video. Many thanks for making and sharing. You may have just convinced me! ATB - Ben (UK)
Thanks for your comment! I hope you get some good sleep! haha :)
Good review. I wish I could use it, but at age 58 with osteoarthritis my back needs more cushion. I use a lightweight inflatable pad. However, I do use the seat pad version of this sleep pad. I find it to be a very useful item in my backpack and bike panniers.
Thank you 🙂That is a shame! I have always been tempted to try out an inflatable pad - one day! I sometimes take it off my pack for a seat when I stop for a break, very comfy as a seat haha
Dope interesting hearing your thoughts on this one!! Cheers
Thanks for tuning in! :)
@@settohike your welcome and keeping sharing your magic, thanks for the sub back too 👣 peace out 🙏
Thanks much, I was looking fr this review 😊 Love from India♥
Thanks for watching! Sending love back from Australia! 💚
I can sleep listening to you 🥰
haha thank you, maybe i need to record some sleep stories 😛
@@settohike what can I do ur voice is so soothing 🥰☺️😁
Her aussie accent is quite pleasant too.
i have a nemo air pad but i am looking at switching to a z-lite mabe after I get my xmid tent
i just got a nemo switchback pad and tried it on my hardwood floor and it felt not to bad for comfort even turning on my side it felt OK i might switch to using that for backpacking
Would you ever use that with a lite inflatable on top? Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? I do use one for winter but cannot give up my new Neoair NXT. Lol
Great review, thankyou from the uk
Thank you! 🙂🙂
how cold can it be outside/ or in the tent in your opinion to still feel comfortable on this mat?
Do you also use it during autumn?
You are very cute lol. Great review. I love the durability factor most about these but exactly like you said, they're arguably bulky.
I honestly prefer to pack as light as I can because I have a bad back and am starting to think maybe a repair kit and a deflatable compressible mattress might suit me more. But I also think it'll basically bite me in the ass when my mattress deflates on me and I get uncomfortable, then upset. I had also planned on cutting one of these down to suit my Mont Hibernator Bivy if I did get one. But still the bulk factor kills me. Yeah the more I think of it the more I think of a Thermorest X-Lite which has an R-value of 4.2. It's just the x-lite is so expensive, and supposedly one of the highest quality air mattresses you can get, but still I've heard in reviews that they can leak pretty much brand new out of the box. It's also for military service so the puncture/repair kit factor is pretty important considering it's expectedly going to have to stand up to a drenched damp cold trench. But that's likely for only a short part of the season. I was going to get the Neo Air X-Therm but I think that's more for literal mountaineering. Sorry for the essay lol I'm just trying to weigh my options by typing it out.
Wondering whether to move to this after getting a hole in my air bed (which I can't find to repair!) Unsure on the comfort of it though
It’s a tough one! Much easier if you could borrow one for a night to find out! In non hiking life I tend to like harder mattresses than softer. I also tend to roll around a lot so I don’t notice the ground on any particular side during the night. I would imagine an air mattress to be more comfy if you compared the two but depends on how much comfort is good enough. Not sure if those points help haha
@@settohike thanks for the info on it I think I'll get one and if I can't stick it get an air bed to go on top!
Great review. Thank you....
Thanks for watching :)
I’ve got my zlite can’t wait to use it all n the west highland way in a couple of weeks. I bought a roll mat to go under it but I think judging by what I’ve read online I might not need that as the zlite might be sufficient. What’s your thought on that have you tried it on top of anything and have you had any issues feeling the cold on winter snowy nights?
Greetings from the UK and thanks for the video :)
I think from memory the coldest night I have used my zlite on was -2 degrees. With my thermals and my cosy sleeping bag. The zlite still worked a treat! I think if it were to start to get colder or if there was snow underneath then you might have issues with feeling the cold! The only proper snow hiking i've done, I was lucky enough to score a space in the hut for the nights so the zlite never went on the ground for that trip! I hope your trip went great! 😀
Great review
Thanks for watching! :)
thank you! great review... very helpful!
Thank you!
thanks for that great video! :)
Really good review, usefulllll! Thank you
Thank you for watching 😊
Smart and practical kind of girl huh I like that simple dosent always look simple but it works. Just strap it to your bag and go.
J. Michaels haha yep, who knew a piece of foam could be so fancy.
Thanks Hayley. Obviously you sleep on your back and find this mat comfortable. How would I go - I sleep on my side? I have boney hips that need a bit of support.
I think if you shift constantly to both sides it could still work, but if you mostly stay in the same position the whole night you might feel your bones a bit too much! I tend to shift a lot from my sides to front and back so thats why it works out for me :)
Thanks for this
Thanks for watching 🙂
Just bought one of these. Love it!!! And I've not even taken it out yet lol.
What's the coldest temp you've used this in? As a caveat... I'm predominantly a Hammock camper. I have a 4 season mat as well. But was hoping I could find a way of using this all year round? Thanks in advance. Great video BTW.
Haha yay! Im sure you have used it now by the time it took me to reply to this comment! I hope you are liking it! I think -2 degrees celcius has been the coldest ive used it. I had my thermals/sleeping bag liner/good sleeping bag so with that I dont remember being cold.
@@settohike Unfortunately, it didn't work as well in the Hammock as I'd hoped. But, it's still a good bit of kit I'll use for ground camping if the occasion arises. 😉
Very informative thanks
Cheers! 😀
R value of 2.6? I thought they were only rated up to 2?
I reckon your right!! I think it's changed since I posted this video (or at least the websites have updated their information) because I can see the thermarest site now says 2. 😮
Thanks a lot, ve a great time
Thank you! 😁😁
Liked your video for a good and honest review. I hate it for giving me a dilemma! Foam or air mattress? 😅
Hahah! Sorry and not sorry! 🤣 did you end up making a decision?
i like it
Thank you
Thanks for watching! 😊
I bought it today😉
Awesome! I hope you like it! 😀
@@settohike
Thank You！ This is my first mat！
Hello thanks for the review.
I wonder can it be used for sick patients (can't move) to help ventilate air underneath them while lying the whole day? Thanks
PS: please google iMedicare iAM-8P (just for example of what I'm asking)
hmm in theory it is meant to help trap your body heat which might be the opposite of ventilation? Even though it does look quite similar to your example. But I don't know anything about the medical field so I am not sure, sorry!
You’re a dream.
Does it get wet and stay wet?
Is it water resistant? Thx
Yeah I would say it wouldn't hurt it if you got water on it. (I sometimes spray mine with a hose when I get back from a trip to clean it haha)
wow $92 aud for this pad? how much do inflatables cost over there? that pad cost me $35 here in the US
haha update, the cheapest I can now find the z-lite for is about $80! Getting there! The inflatables vary from about $100-$400. When you start looking towards the ultralight side it definitely gets close to $400. I guess unfortunately our demand is just not there.
@@settohike that's really unfortunate. You might save money by taking a flight to the states and buying all your gear at once! Although more affordable backpacking gear might be the only reason to visit the states right about now..
@@markevanpowell2157 haha funny you say that, I actually did have a holiday booked to the States for last year! and part of the money I was saving was to buy some new gear over there! I was so disappointed I couldn’t go (still am) but hopefully one day soon! Pretty fortunate to be in Aus at the moment. I hope you are doing well!
@@settohike thanks! I live pretty close to dc so it was weird recently.. made me want to get out in the woods, for sure. How things are well over there too
Does it keep you warm enough?
Better then those cheap foam mattresses but i'd still say I am warm because of my sleeping bag rather then anything else.
Clear, concise and effective review. Very helpful as it was just the thing I was looking for. Thanks muchly. BTW, unfortunately the product link is broken :(
Thanks for watching! 😊 oh no thanks for letting me know I think it’s about time I checked all the links!
@@settohike My pleasure. Hopefully it's one of your affiliate links and now the millions will start coming your way :)
I came because the cute girl and stayed for the great info.
haha thank you and cheers! 😊
Kinda sad when she said the length is only 183 cm, I'm 186
Aww, maybe you'll have to buy two and glue them together 😜
Nyc my dear.
Thank you :) :)
@@settohike any plan to india .kerala
I would be open to anything! I will put it on my research list haha 🙂
You so beauty, from Indonesia
haha thank you :) and thanks for watching!
Wow yours was expensive got mine for $30 usd from rei
Haha yeah last time I checked REI wouldn't ship to Australia not sure if they do now!
$92!?!?!?!
We always struggle to get gear from america at a normal price 😛
@@settohike I am sorry to hear that. I wish there was a way around that. At least it should last many nights.
Che gnocca😱