Reputable lightweight hiking sleeping pad that can also be used for camping, weighing in at a measly 360 grams and a r-value of 4.2 this will keep you warm at night without adding too much weight to your pack.
Worth a look at for your summer hiking trip.
Says free shipping for me in metro Melbourne, possibly not free for others.
R value in normal person? What's this good down to in c or in bald eagles per Mustang?
It's a little subjective cos it depends how warm you sleep. R4.2 is pretty warm and will suit most people year round. S2S have a chart here which helps: (scroll to bottom)
https://seatosummit.com.au/blogs/product-care/making-sure-yo…
R-value is the thermal heat that the mat can trap.
There is small thin layer of aluminium foil, inside the sleeping mat,
that reflects the heat back at you.
If you go for R-values for 5-6 ,
then you can use those mats in sub-zero temperatures.
Sleeping mats with R-values of 5-6 are also expensive,
but you have to account for 'how' you sleep,
eg. side-sleeper? do you like tapered sleeping mats or boxy shape mats?
R-value is like an industry standard for how warm will a pad keep you, just as important as your sleeping bag surprisingly. not a huge deal in aus to get a crazy high r-value pad as it only really gets sub 0 in high altitude or Tasmania in winter, I'm sure there are other places as well but for 90% of aus a pad like this can be used year round coupled with a good sleeping bag.
this pad in particular is good for about 4 bald eagles per mustang to answer your question directly
R value is a standard measure for heat flow reduction, used in construction for wall, floor and roof insulation too!
Agree with previous comments - 5-6R+ for winter ideally, but for oz this mat could be just fine.
my plan is to use closed cell cheap matt as underlay that gives extra 2-3R value and extra protection against punctures.
But I hope for aus alps i might just get away with this matt only / 4.2R value, but will see. Some dude used this mat for mild winter in Scottland and it seems comfy.
Was on the hunt for it for 2years.
Al see o note this mat is noisy as.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVbHmHhTHHE
Also, thermarest has a fantastic service/warranty(limited lifetime) it seems
Yeah, nice. Did you set it on the snow? I was able just to get away with closed cell Macpac mat and it was all good, in a wind shelter/ hut though
@HungryRussian: I've got the comfort plus insulated (r4.5) and I still use CCF when sleeping on snow. Also worth noting is some reviewer comparing the Thermarest neoair xtherm vs the Sea to Summit etherlight insulated. He used a thermal camera to show that the air sprung pocket bits don't have as much insulation, and therefore aren't as warm as the thermarest.
anecdotal here - I used to own one of these, and it was too damn hot for me. I'd only have been able to use it in the coldest of winters. So I replaced it with something a bit "cooler".
230g is for a small at 1.2m. Not worth the weight saving. Get the heavier regular length
Small = AU$ 227
Regular = AU$ 240
Large = AU$ 290
Regular Wide = AU$ 299
I thought it was corn
May be clearing stock due to incoming new model. Updated model has improved R-value and comfort, and reduced noise. This is a bargain though, quality mat at a steep discount.
Not the comfiest pad on the market. Lightweight, but from my experience it’s better to carry a heavier pad and have a good quality sleep.
They're pricy, but if you're considering a through hike; the weight savings and insulation provided are hard to beat. If you need additional ground insulation (like winter camping), they make the Xtherm model (not on sale) or you can stack the Xlite with a foam pad underneath.
good price!