Sea To Summit - Comfort Plus SI Self-Inflating Foam Sleeping Pad

I’m d you can get it on sale the Sea to Summit SI Comfort plus is an amazing pad with a high R rating

The thermarest Neo air mats are lightweight and good quality, if a little pricey. MEC alternatives aren’t bad either. I prefer a foam/air mix pad and have been really happy with the one I have form Sea to Summit. If you want to be on the inexpensive side, look at Woods or Decathalon, but expect more weight.

I have both of these coincidentally. The plan was to take my Insulated on trips I’m packing light, and my Large S.I on trips where weight/size isn’t a factor. Both comfortable, but I personally enjoy the SI’s flat surface over the Insulated with their Air spring design. The SI has a R value of 4.1, and the insulated 4.0 so they’re basically the same for warmth. If size wasn’t a factor I’d go S.I if I had to choose one. Can’t go wrong with either one of these IMO

Exciting! I always imagined the SI would be easier to patch on the fly while camping. I also recommend one of the larger ones if you can, cuz It’s no fun having your arms fall to the ground if you’re a back sleeper. Happy camping!

This is probably your best bet. I have multiple versions of this one - singles plus a double. It’s one of the best tradeoffs between actual confort at foam 3 inches thick and weight

I like the sea to summit comfort plus. Though I've heard good things about their comfort delux pad and the brand Exped is mentioned a lot as well.

[https://seatosummit.com/products/comfort-plus-self-inflating-pad?variant=19529905143911](https://seatosummit.com/products/comfort-plus-self-inflating-pad?variant=19529905143911) I use the sea to summit comfort plus sleep pad. It is foam but also air so you can still adjust it to your liking once inflated. only downfall is if you are tall the pad is actually shorter than my cot. it doesnt bother me though because I'm on the short side.

I’ve slept on the Comfort Plus for a couple dozen nights and just picked up the Ether Light XT Extreme after having a couple nights of bad hip pain using the comfort plus. I haven’t slept on the Ether Light yet, but it seems to be much more comfortable for side sleepers like myself. I got the regular sized Ether Light XT Extreme and have the rectangular Comfort Plus. The Ether Light is a lot smaller when packed and I’m sure the non-extreme would be even smaller yet when packed. I also think the 3” thickness of the Comfort Plus is slightly exaggerated, seems to be less than that, but that’s anecdotal. The Ether Light is markedly thicker and fellow side sleepers seem to really enjoy it. I think both are pretty nice, but based on the necessity to sleep on your side and reduce packed size/weight, would recommend the Ether Light.

The Ether Light XT was very comfortable, would definitely recommend if you’re primarily a side sleeper. If not, and you will be primarily car camping, the Comfort Plus will do well. The Ether Light’s are not on sale anymore either which is a bit of a bummer.

I had the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus SI Insulated for a while, though unfortunately, it did get punctured on my last trip. I am currently researching what to replace it with. My one qualm with the Sea to Summit was that it was relatively heavy, so I might switch it up, but I don't know if it's worth sacrificing the comfort for the weight. If I don't get the Comfort Plus again, I'll probably go with the Nemo Tensor All-Season Ultralight, which is supposed to be quite comfortable, but almost half the weight. My primary source for researching all of my backpacking gear is Outdoor Gear Lab. Their reviews and comparisons are very well done.

The most comfortable self inflating mattress I’ve used is the Sea to Summit Comfort plus SI. It’s bulky, but honestly not that heavy for what it is. The outer fabric feels really nice too. 

I have personally tried both and find the Comfort Plus SI to be the most comfortable, but sleeping pad comfort is very personal. How far along will you be? If you’ll be side sleeping you may like the thicker pad. 

Ok, so for me foam makes a world of difference in comfort. Air pads feel more bouncy and I find it harder to roll over, etc, which is honestly hard enough later in pregnancy. I also found the Ether somewhat plastic feeling and crinkly sounding. The stretchy fabric on the Comfort Plus SI is super comfy and quiet. I have found the 3” enough, but I’m a back sleeper. I’ve had both the women’s version and the men’s and the women’s seemed to have denser foam, therefore a bit heavier for its size and warmer. Hope you find the perfect one for you!

If I need more than 4 R insulation (I'm sleeping on snow most likely) I'm taking a ccf for backup because I don't want to die. After stacking both pads there is no need for more than 4 R. However, my insulated sea to summit pad with 4R is about the same weight as the Light Tour pad you tested.

I have the sea to summit comfort plus sleeping pad. It’s rated at an R4, while a foam pad like you’re describing is only rated R2. It’s under 3lbs, easily rolls up and is packed into a tiny bag so it’s easy to transport around, takes up very little space, auto inflates, is water proof and has a memory foam interior for comfort and warmth. On top of all of that, it’s going to last me much MUCH longer than a 20-30$ foam mattress topper will, because it’s meant to go outside and be exposed to the elements.

I’m a side sleeper as well and I stopped using my Nemo tensor so much because of the potato chip bag noise effects heh. This past winter, I’ve used the Sea to Summit comfort plus. It is easily the most comfortable pad I’ve ever used for side sleeping. And inflates and deflates easily. Highly recommend!

6’4”, 220, although with a back that does not require repair. Most comfortable backpacking pad I tried is S2S Comfort Insulated Plus. Weight is awful - 2.5 lb - but the double chamber system is excellent at balancing protection from the ground and support vs having a softer top to rest on. Large rectangular size provides enough space, especially if you are a back sleeper. Outside of double chamber systems like that one, basically Thermarest NeoAir are the best of the bunch. Pricy but thick and performant. The popular S2S Etherlight is thicker, but also requires being inflated firmer which makes it overall meh unless you specifically want ultra-firm.

Plus comfort and packability. The foam pads typicially have R value of 2 and weigh about 1.4 kg/3 lbs. One could construct the equivalent of R4 by stacking 2, at a cost of about $50-60, giving a weight of 6 lbs. The Sea to Summit Comfort Plus with an R4 rating is $178 at REI. It's just under 2 lbs. You could save $120 at the cost of 4 lbs, a huge increase in bulk, and a worse night's sleep

I had the same challenge recently, as in buying my first pad. I went with Sea to Summit comfort plus in the end. Paid 70 quid with delivery. I tested it in a 2 day camp and was impressed by the quality and “warmth”. But it is to the heavy/bulky side.

I recently got a Sea to Summit comfort plus and used for the first time at 1 degree and I was nicely warm. I got it for around 70 quid. It is to the heavy side though and in the summer I intend to buy a light mat but for the price I was very impressed with the quality and warmth.

So I know more about pads than back injuries (*knock on wood*). But I find pads with a dimple design to be most comfortable because you can usually avoid pressure points on them. Think the REI Helix or the Zenbivy pads or the Big Agnes Rapide or Zoom, or the Sea to Summit Ether Light or Comfort Plus. However, it may be that a firmer pad is actually better for your back?

I love my Sea to Summit comfort plus! The key is to slightly underinflate the top layer.

I have one from Sea to Summit that I'm happy about. It's compact and I sleep fine on it on rough surfaces, despite having back issues. I think it was around €80. I've heard a lot of good stories about Exped mats as well. Don't cheap out on a sleeping mat. You'll end up spending more in the long run, plus it really sucks when you're out in the middle of nowhere when it fails. Sleep is important. If you want something cheap and either don't care much about comfort or mostly sleep on soft surfaces, a foam pad is worth considering. On peat they're great, on rocks not so much. They're a bit more bulky, but not very heavy and practically indestructible.

Yeah, I have the self inflating one.

When I did Baker I brought a closed cell pad (Nemo switch back) and an inflatable (Sea to summit) for comfort and redundancy. You'll be hard pressed to find a new bag that's also lightweight for $200. You'll probably need to see if you can find something used or I would recommend you see if you can rent one.

Big Agnes and sea to summit checks all your boxes. Small/compact, uses vertical baffles to prevent that bouncy castle feeling and provide actual support

I personally think Sea to Summit pads are comfortable.  Nemo Tensor might interest you as well. 

We love our Sea to Summit pads!

Most don't last very long if you're using them more than 30 nights a year in my experience. These manufacturers are banking on most buyers using them less than that. For super avid backpackers and thru-hikers, obviously we use them way more and therefore need to replace them more frequently. I've always bought them from REI and get them replaced under their policy within the year. Or if it's little seam weld pinholes, take advantage of the warranty (I use Sea 2 Summit pads mostly). But yeah I think the companies just absorb the loss from heavy users, who are a minority of total sales they make globally. Most people just buy a pad to go camping once or twice a year and it just sits in their closet for years before it gets the same amount of camp time as we'd put it through halfway into a thru-hike. Not sure if that made sense - still pre-caffeine today edit: getting holes from pokey things is a given despite the best careful babying if you're out enough, especially in the desert. but i'm not really talking about those kind of holes (that can be patched) - i mean the phantom leaks that can't be identified or fixed easily, like seam welds, valve stuff, etc. (especially on quilted/dimpled baffles) whenever i've returned a pad it's got several patches on it - i keep the solider well bandaged until he can't fight any more

All my sea to summit pads have developed stress pinholes in the dimple welds, nothing to do with anything I could have done or prevented as a user, it's a common defect with that style of baffle.

Good for you for taking care of all your gear. I also take good care of my gear and get many miles out of it. Your response sounds quite lecture-y and finger waggy tbh, making the assumption that others don't take good care of their gear. All my sea to summit pads have developed stress pinholes in the dimple welds, nothing to do with anything I could have done or prevented as a user, it's a common defect with that style of baffle. Manufacture defects on pads are quite common and have nothing to do with user care. No matter how much you baby your sleeping pad, if it has a weak valve attachment, it's gonna develop a leak.

I have one and will only use it on the warmest of nights.  I use a sea to summit most of the time because it's pretty light and has a much higher R value.  It's also very comfy.

Tra i menzionati possiedo il Sea to Summit e posso parlarne bene. A pari caratteristiche c'è il cinese Naturhike di cui ne parlano molto bene.

Don’t go self inflating if you want that much height. Car camping, yes, any of the massive, tough, heavy self inflating mats will be fine.   Go to a camping/bushwalking shop and try a Nemo tensor insulated (wide). Fill it up then let out juuuust a bit of air. You can put a closed cell foam mat underneath if you can’t get a balance between a comfortable shape and your hips touching the ground.  Sea to summit are also comfortable but don’t insulate as well.   Also - I know you know this - it’s easier if you can lose a bit of weight. I find it much less comfortable sleeping on the ground after gaining weight. 

Love my S to S pad also. Rivals my Select Comfort bed at home. Bought a back up in case they go out of business.