Sea To Summit Ultralight Sleeping Mat Review

Inflating and deflating the sea to summit insulated ultralight mat is a breeze thanks to the one way valve.

Sea to summit ultralight sleeping mat review.

The sea to summit ultralight air sleeping mat is the second lightest sleeping pad made by sea to summit the lightest being the ether light xt air sleeping mat. The verdict the sea to summit ultralight insulated mat is average weight and warmth but has impressive durability on all surfaces. It s not insulated so if you re sleeping on the cold ground you ll actually be sleeping on a cold pocket of air too. The silicone grip print embossed on the mat ensures you and your sleeping bag stay on the mat.

The sea to summit ultralight is an excellent lightweight sleeping pad for those wanting a pad that is comfortable supportive and packs down really well. For the ultralight adventurer pack up is super easy with the patent pending multi function valve that allows you to roll up the mat without air trying to sneak back in as you go. We found the dot welded baffle design quite interesting but preferred pads with a flatter surface. Ideal for gram counters who like to sleep comfortably.

Typically it d take me about 12 17 big huffs of air to get the mat to my desired firmness. The dimpled cells were not optimal for side sleepers and took away from the insulating properties. Yes you can get lighter or cheaper or tougher or warmer mats but not all of these things in one model. But in warm weather like that which i experienced on my cycling trip in north east victoria it s a gem.

Full review the sea to summit ultralight mat is an ultra durable lightweight air construction sleeping mat for summer backpacking. Philip werner sea to summit sleeping pad reviews the sea to summit ultralight sleeping pad is quick to inflate and deflate folds flat and compactly and is covered with dimpled air cells that adapt to a sleeper s curves like the mattress of their bed at home. In comparison the sea to summit insulated ultralight mat was faster and easter to set up than the therm a rest prolite sleeping pad. Overall the sea to summit ultralight insulated mat is great.

The sea to summit ultralight is a warm weather sleeping mat. I think the ultralight insulated is a great compromise between those four requirements which makes it a great do everything mat for the uk or similar environments. It packs small is one of the lightest options in our test and is the easiest to inflate and deflate thanks to a mult function nozzle and a specialized stuff sack. This is my review.