My Favourite Sleeping Pads | Camping Sleep System For Side Sleepers.

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I have been using the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated sleeping pad for the past year and discuss what I look for in a sleeping pad when backpacking and wild camping.
As a side sleeper it has taken a while to find the ideal pad where I do not wake up during the night or in the morning with sore hips or shoulders.
When it comes to choosing a sleeping pad it all really falls into three categories. The sleeping pads weight, comfort and it’s insulation value.
A thick Inflatable sleeping pad such as the Sea to Summit range has been my choice for several years. In this video I discuss the benefits of the the pads that I currently own and my reasons for choosing and using them.
Exped SynMat HL Winter - LW Sleeping Mat
Sea to Summit, Ether Light XT Insulated - Large Sleeping Mat
Exped Schnozzel Ultralight Pumpbag
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0:00 Sleeping Pad Intro
0:35 Sleeping Pads That I Use
1:00 Comfort Factors
2:10 Use An Inflation Bag
2:48 Pad Inflation Bag Dual Use
3:13 Sleeping Pad Quick Deflation
3:57 Exped SynMat HL Winter Pad
4:35 Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Pad
5:05 Side Sleeping
6:00 Sleeping Pads For Winter Use
6:40 Sleeping Pad Backup Plan
7:11 Wider Sleeping Pad Benefits
8:11 Pack Your Sleep System Quickly
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@s.jamessavell6995 Год назад

Finally a person with a way of protecting the air mattress from sharp pokie things . ( pokie includes anything that will put a hole in a air mattress)

@jimsarranadventures3005 2 года назад

Hi R/S. Nice concise video. Good advice. Wish I had the availability of such great gear in my youth. But hay, still out under the star’s as often as possible at 70 years old plus.

@RS.Outdoors 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Jim. Atb

@buck197 4 года назад

Interesting idea for packing your sleep system, I’ll give this a try, cheers 👍👍👍

@ontheochils 3 года назад

Really enjoying following your walk Ray, cracking stuff atb.

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Atb

@Pat132 3 года назад

Aye Ray, like yer pack system set up, simple and nae faffin aboot trying tae fit certain shapes of kit intae here n there, nice 1 mate, love yer vid's, keep up the great stuff ye dae, great inspiration.

@gravy9587 3 года назад

Absolutely agree with you about not skimping on your sleep system. I try and go as light as possible on just about every other piece of gear except for my sleep system.

@thewanderingfalcon 4 года назад

Been using that same mat (the StS one, insulated) since last spring or so, and I love it. I know it doesn't have the highest R-rating, which I've felt during the really cold nights in the winter, but the rest of the year its amazing. I love the valve, I love the pump sack that comes with it (it's also the sotrage bag if you want to store it in that). The comfort is way above any other mat I've had, really is. I usually fill it up completely, then take just a slight amount of air out so it's not so hard/springy. Seriously good to sleep on. Also, another point to using the trash bag or something similar to pack in, instead of all the packing stuff sacks that products like the mat comes with (other then all the great points you made), is that packing it that way doesn't lead to as many consistent ways of rolling/folding/packing it. You can be more "random", and that leads to less folding on the same 'seams', which prolongs the products lifespan. I notice this when using a stuff sack, the folds tend to go in the same place, and like you said, it uses the space of the pack better when not using the stuffsacks. Cheers!

@tysonleonidas2955 2 года назад

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@northumberlandmountainhopper 3 года назад

Love your channel very often a good tip comes along Keep em coming

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@andystaveley237 3 года назад

Hi Ray, many thanks. Just about to buy the ether xt. Great packing tip . Enjoyed your vid and style, subbed and liked. Cheers, Andy

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Atb

@bimblingbackpacker7379 2 года назад

Thanks for your advice 👍🏻

@a1pestservice 4 года назад

Good info on sleeping mats, I agree. One thing you could also try is using a blanket, instead of a sleeping bag. When you sleep in the sleeping bag, the bottom is crushed with you weight, and does not insulate you in any way, so think of your £500 sleeping bag only worth £250 cause it's only heating your top half. If you get a good camping down blanket, this will save you possibly money, weight and space, and use a good sleeping mat as you say. It's going to be the cold from the ground that will get you first. Thanks for another great video.

@algiotar 3 года назад

Do you mean a quilt? A blanket will likely leak a lot of heat.

@CorvusNumber6 3 года назад

I bought one of the extra wide Sea to Summit mats based on your review (and for the same reason, I'm broad shouldered) and I absolutely love it! Many thanks Ray! Dave.

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Glad you like it and happy camp's.

@ianknight70 2 года назад

Which model did you go for mate , I have the sane dramas being broad shouldered and have been looking for a decent wide sleeping pad for all year round. Ta

@AndyWardle 4 года назад

A good nights sleep is the most important part of wildcamping I reckon. I’m still using my exped down mat. I like the look of that sea to summit one like. Hope you’re keeping well ray. Back out soon 🤞 Atb

@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks 3 года назад

Just got the etherlight xt , great mate been down to -5. Very impressed. Stay safe. Hardy

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Good stuff. In winter I put a foam roll mat underneath as well to be sure. Atb

@scotsnomad7395 3 года назад

Thank you Ray, great advice and tips. Now on the lookout for a new mat, I’ve been using thermarest neo air xlite for some time now, and although I like the small pack size and lightweight, I just cannot get comfortable on the thing, also it sounds like a rustling crisp packet, time to take the hit with comfort over weight. Going to try the packing technique, think I could save so much time and wasted space here... thanks again... ATB 👍

@wallacemcnish 4 года назад

very informative video on sleeping pads. I do like you thought process. thanks again

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Thanks Wallace and hope it was of some use. Atb

@TheMwilkin 4 года назад

Couple jds before bed I sleep like a log bought a cheaper lightweight one and see what happens you live and learn. I hope we will be all out this year sometime .great video

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Few drinks helps me out too. However of the JD and my new tipple is the Kraken rum. Atb

@giftedandbroke 3 года назад

Just bought this thanks to your helpful review + someone selling one for a great price on eBay, looking forward to trying it! Bit of a step up from my current £20 mat

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy it! If you are using it in winter just adda cheap foam roll mat underneath as well to boost it. Atb

@giftedandbroke 3 года назад

@@RS.Outdoors will do, not sure I'm brave enough for winter yet but definitely autumn, thanks for your help

@Globetrotter-1 2 года назад

I prefer to use insulated self-inflating extra wide mats in the 1.2kg to 3.3kg range and 7mm to 12mm thick and at least 64cm to 78cm wide. Comfort is paramount wherever I sleep, whether it is in a car or on top of a mountain in winter. Carrying that extra weight is well worth it when it means enjoying a full nights sleep anywhere and in all weather conditions, more often without a tent.

@ScotsWildcamper 4 года назад

Good one Ray. I'm using the klymit just now about 700 grams but I'm liking it. Might try that method of packing the mat. ATB.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Go for it! Stay safe and ATB.

@LifeistooshortCK 3 года назад

Great information. Thank you. 👍

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ScotlandsMountains 4 года назад

Nice one Ray - been looking at getting a summer mat - catch up soon M

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Thanks mate, speak soon. Atb

@GarethDanks 3 года назад

Cheers Ray mate.. some good tips there! i've just ordered that mat! HATED how difficult my exped down mat was to deflate and compress small! took ages! amazing mat tho! hope the STS isn't noisy.. heard it is. Hope your well mate! :-)

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

It is good and in the colder weather I take a cheap foam roll mat to put under it to boost it's rating. Sure you will enjoy using it. Atb

@thedurhamwoodsman 4 года назад

Great video . Thanks for sharing

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@robwithdogoutdoors1438 4 года назад

I have the sts xt insulated I love it. On it's own I find fine to about 0c or so but below that I use a sheet of ripstop aluminium weights next to nothing and pretty much covers the year for me in the uk. Did try a neoair a few years ago being a side sleeper kept feeling like I was rolling off it ☹ it's a shame the xt doesn't have the double chamber like the comfort insulated piece of mind in the winter

@oling2812 3 года назад

Great video Ray. I have been using the STS Ether Light XT Insulated the last few months on multiple camps and absolutely love it. A lot of folks are obsessed with only weight and R Value but really the R Value (warmth) is only one side of the comfort of a pad. For me, the Ether Light balances by far the best comfort I've experienced with a decent R Value for solid 3 season use and maybe even a little into Winter on milder days. Additionally, it's a much quieter pad than, say, the Thermarest Neo Air X Lite and I really dislike the horizontal baffles on the Thermarest which make you slide off. One thing I noticed is that in your video, you don't seem to top the pads off with a breath of two of air directly into them to firm them up? They seem a little slack when inflated and I've found that they aren't as warm when I don't blow them up completely? Would be interested in hearing of your experience here.

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Prefer to have less air as I find it more comfortable. But as you say may affect warmth slightly. I plan to try it as a winter pad by using a cheap 10mm foam roll mat underneath. That also stops your pad sliding about on a silnylon ground sheet as well.

@oling2812 3 года назад

@@RS.Outdoors Great tips Ray! Thanks for getting back to me :)

@stevesdaysoff2759 4 года назад

Hello Ray.. Spot on video. I have been looking around to update my wife's sleeping pad. I use the Neo air x Therm max Large all year round and its a very comfortable mat but a pain to put up, even with the sack. I think its a bit over the top for summer lol. I did buy a cheaper mat for summer the Alpkit cloud base but its crap and cheap as you said my shoulders fall off it and my hips dig into the ground. I'm thinking on trying something different like the Sea to Summit Ether mats for her to use or just stick to another Thermarest. she likes to be warm so it will have to be a all year round one lol. I agree mats need to be comfortable to enjoy your camping experience. Sorry this is long Ray but I need something to do and something for you to read. lol. Steve.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Thanks Steve and know how you feel about needing something to do. Have been through a good few mats until I settled on those two as I also found them either cold or nothing like the reviews said about comfort, etc. Would add like in comment above is Sea to Summit do a woman's version of this pad which i think may be a better shape and think it is slightly warmer. Was going to get one for myself originally ;) Atb

@stevesdaysoff2759 4 года назад

@@RS.Outdoors Thanks. Yes we seen the woman's Ether but we thought if we get the Large i would be able to use it in the summer months. I think it's going to work out well 😅. Just looking around to find one, all seem to be out of stock and I don't want to get one from abroad. Steve 👍

@clivegreenall309 3 года назад

Coincidentally, I've just watched this, this evening, and at the same time received a video from an Australian channel, " Biker Bits ". He has just posted an update in his camping mats and really likes the same "Sea to Summit XT" mat as the one you were reviewing. I'll be posting a comment on his channel wrt your review, if that's OKAY? Regards from S Africa Clive

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

No problem and glad it was of help. Atb

@stonestreaker 4 года назад

I've just looked up the ether light on ultralight outdoor gear, and the women's version seems to be a better shape generally, as it was with my old Hyalite mat.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

I had considered it myself for that very reason. Atb

@alanhunter2051 4 года назад

Ray I use the Thermarest x therm all year round. Im a side sleeper and it is by far the best for support and i can get away with a lithe weight bag for most of the year. I personally prefer the horizontal baffles to the longitude ones I find it gives more support to my body. I would recommend it to anyone. Yes it is expensive for me worth it. Cheers

@dylanc2046 4 месяца назад

Hi Ray. Is the s2s pad in this review the rectangle wide version or the large? Thanks

@davidcressey 3 года назад

Thanks Ray, this is really helpful. Is there a recommendation you would have for a 3/4 season pad. I hear the Nemo Tensor is rated really highly by others, but its r value doesnt stand up well against the xterm?

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

Not really sure Dave as only used the Exped and Sea to Summit mats for my camping. Atb

@euanstewart2104 4 года назад

Nice video Ray. I must try the Sea to Summit mats. I too am side sleeper and need the extra comfort. But I need to get a new Sleeping Bag first. Do you still have your Hyperion bag? Any good?

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Hi Euan, Cant really recommend the Hyperion for myself anyway as I found it a bit cold to be honest. On the hunt for something else for mid year trips. Atb and stay safe.

@robphillips7722 4 года назад

Couldn't agree more on sacrificing weight for comfort..... spent many a night uncomfortable on an ultra light sleeping pad just to shave a few grams.... it's one of the main reasons I invested in an exped down ul winter. Admittedly it's on the heavy side but it's warm and comfy as hell!! It's a bit of overkill for most of the year which is why I just got myself a trekology ul 80.. crackin mat for the price if I'm honest... just need to get it out for a proper test when all this blows over..

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Yeh, couldn't agree more. Nothing better than a good nights sleep out camping and mat choice is key. Hope we all get out soon mate. Atb

@richardanstisphotography 4 года назад

This is useful, a good sleeping mat the last bit of kit that I need before I venture up that way once this lockdown has been lifted. Also good to see how you pack your rucksack. Is your tent also just stuffed in the rucksack Ray? Cheers.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Hi Richard. When I use my MSR I do have a couple of very light stuff sacks. one for the flysheet and one for the inner. Sometimes I will stuff flysheet in outer mesh of my rucksack. Depends on your tent though. New tent going to be revealed soon I want to test out and it is very light. Atb

@richardanstisphotography 4 года назад

Renegade Scot look forward to that Ray. Thanks. Stay safe.

@teffswilduns4453 4 года назад

Always nice to see other methods of packing away your gear. Cheers Ray. Ps. Bit random and this may have been covered before but do you have any info on the chest rig you use? Stay safe.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Hi Teffs. The outer pack is called a 'RibzPack' but not sure if you can get it anymore as sold from USA. I had to scour Ebay and wait on one showing up. Atb

@teffswilduns4453 4 года назад

Cheers for the reply Ray. ATB

@teffswilduns4453 4 года назад

Quick update if anyone is interested. Wilderness 121 (uk company) are selling the ribzpack in limited colours and sizes.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

@@teffswilduns4453 Well found. Note it is medium size I use.

@nicktombs1876 3 года назад

The exped down insulated air pads are a differant level of comfort when it's cold, well worth the money.

@karniskavva 3 года назад

Thanks, Im stuck between ordering Xtherm max or Exped down Winter UL. You think the extra 200 grams for the exped is worth it?

@karniskavva 2 года назад

@Jonny boy LoL thanks!

@karniskavva 2 года назад

@Jonny boy what a shitshow!

@kevinklein4748 4 года назад

Some great advice... torn between the Sea to Summit Etherlight XT and the Thermarest NeoAir UberLite for hiking. Not sure if you had a look into it... packing size looks great with the Thermarest, but just not sure if the mat might slip around too much being so light. Plus not sure about durability and noise either... might trade some packing space and weight for a bit more robust version with the Sea to Summit.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Thought the same but to be honest for the extra weight the StoS it is worth it for the comfort and great nights sleep I get with it. Atb

@jurajkotian1 3 года назад

It is completely different animal. UberLite is from very thin, temperature-unstable silky material. The pad does not isolate too much, you can end up easily on ground during cold nights as the pad looses air pressure/height with lower temperatures. Unless you are perfectly levelled, you will slide with/from it whole night. It can be OK for warm summer nights or for sleeping at the floor in cottage. NEMO Tensor and StS Etherlight XT are far more comfortable and the later the best choice for 3-seasons pad.

@kevinklein4748 3 года назад

@@jurajkotian1 yup, realised later that the UeberLight is an ultra lightweight one season mat, ideal for summer backpackers. Quite impressive for the weight and packed size, but as you say it has of course no insulation as it's designed for camping in warmer temperatures ... so if you need a 3 season sleeping mat, then the Ether Light XT will be the heavier but still lightweight and more versatile gear. Also happy with its sprung cell technology, and relatively quiet when moving around on it. However, as with all mats, regular means small and large means regular when it comes to picking the right size... no clue how the really tall guys get around this, but size large is just perfect for me and I'm only 5"8...

@stonestreaker 4 года назад

My sleeping system for 2020 is my bed at home.

@martinhammond3761 4 года назад

Did you get the Sea To Summit mat second hand from the same place you got your MSR Access? And is that a Gregory 48 backpack? Cheers.

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

Hi Martin. The bag is the Optic 58 and I bought the mat online during a sale. Atb

@martinhammond3761 4 года назад

Renegade Scot Thanks Ray. The mat looks great!

@lookoutleo 4 года назад

nice video, i do the rubble sack liner allready for rucksack , like ideo of getting rid of stuff sacks think i'lltry that , ill have a look at xped mats , that seems good and i like that inflation bag, did that come with it?

@RS.Outdoors 4 года назад

The inflation bag came with the Exped mat in the video. Atb

@lookoutleo 4 года назад

@@RS.Outdoors im deffo going the two layers, a fold up mat and a short self inflating one as had punctures to many times ive been left luying on floor as mat has slow puncture

@prepperdek2705 2 года назад

Have you seen the new Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Extreme? R value of 6.2! 720g for Regular or 950g for Reg/Wide.

@RS.Outdoors 2 года назад

Just a tad too heavy for 3 season use I feel. Might be a good option for winter camps though.

@tayldo 3 года назад

Hello, what size “Etherlite” mat would you suggest I get? I’m 183cm tall? Thanks in advance

@RS.Outdoors 3 года назад

I am 178cm or so tall and use the wide / large. For me the extra weight in the large / wide size is worth it for comfort, more so if you move about during the night. Nothing worse than your arms or legs sliding off sides. Atb