Helix Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

I’m going to be so real, the REI Helix pad is pretty damn great for a fraction of the cost. You get a 4.9 value, and holds air all night. Bought two recently and it’s been great. Anything else you’ll just get lighter weight

I had the same experience trying to get a mattress. Several of them leaked.  

I actually love the REI Helix, especially with a closed-cell foam under it.

My Rapide SL insulated is very comfortable but nowhere close 4r. It might be 2r. Maybe. I just replaced it with the REI helix. 1oz heavier, but even more comfortable and a “true” 4.9r. They retail for $160. Exped 5r is also comfortable, warm, and has a great pump sack - although I suspect they’re getting ready to revamp them in the spring and they’ll be a decent amount more compact and lighter then. But you’ll probably find good Black Friday deals on the current one.

Rei helix. Wait for REIs 2-3x a year 20% off sale.

Just used my Helix last night and would recommend. To me it’s much comfier than than the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT I had before

Hello, I was hoping to get some advice given I have a concern for air leaks on some brand new pads. I tried almost all the pads at REI and ended up really liking the REI helix. Given I liked that dimple pattern decided to try the Zembivy Flex air and currently it’s my ideal sleeping pad as a stomach sleeper. My concern is both the REI helix and zenbivy flex air leaked enough air overnight for my hips to touch the floor during turns and be cold with the rei helix being more pronounced. This was while I was testing them indoors at 65 F. Is this expected from this kind of pad? Did I really get two “defective” pads? It’s not a deal breaker but I really liked both of these pads and trying to figure out if this is normal?