Sea To Summit - UltraLight Insulated Mat

Of those I have experience of the S2S ultralight, Vango Aotrom platinum and the Rapide SL. The differences between the S2S and the Vango are minimal, S2S better feeling materials and more comfortable, but colder, noisier and more expensive. The Rapide SL is much more comfortable and warmer than both. My partner uses the Rapide SL and loves it, I personally use a Thermarest Xlite and whilst not as comfortable as the Rapide is considerably lighter and noticeably warmer. If you have a store anywhere near you can try out a few I highly suggest that.

\[I don't race\] My go to is StS UL Insulated which isn't as light as TaR ones, but the insulation greatly reduces the convection losses that are present in pads which rely only on mylar walls within the pad. Few years in and still no sign of wear nor leaks on the welds. Do you use quilt or a bag? If the latter, then maybe give a try to the Klymit Inertia X-Lite + current foam?

I was like OP and had the Klymit but then switched to the Sea to Summit ultralight insulated pad (oval shape) a year ago and it’s been amazing. I used my Klymit again last month on a father-son trip and the difference in comfort is noticeable.

i second the StS UL insulated. less than a pound, packsack is not too small so it is easy to pack and the bag doubles as inflator

Seems relatively heavy. The Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is much lighter but cost more. [Sea to Summit - Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Pad](https://seatosummit.com/products/ultralight-insulated-mat?variant=7896105451548) This was my first inflatable sleeping pad, it was a work horse. The S2S has a slightly lower R value, it’s 1.5” wider and has the same thickness. I got the S2S for like $70 at the beginning of the pandemic, and it’s been a great value. I’ve recently upgrade to a Therm-a-rest xlite. I think the sea to summit is a little bit too expensive now, it should be closer to the price of the Trail Pro light. The Therm-a-Rest xlite is a much better value but for a higher price.

I worry sometimes about what "doing some research" means. I wonder if that included searching a relatively obscure web site such as [www.reddit.com/r/ultralight](http://www.reddit.com/r/ultralight) for the results of previous identical or nearly identical research? 3.1R is not warm enough for me below freezing temps, but the other two would work for me. Do you care about price or weight? I would not use a pad with thermal welds like the Nemo because I think they are prone to leak failures like this: [https://i.imgur.com/CctgN7p.mp4](https://i.imgur.com/CctgN7p.mp4)

Since a good part of how you want to use this is in airports, while you’re traveling, I agree with the suggestion of getting a “quilt”. They’re light, packs small and would give you more comfort and flexibility in fitting in where you can in the airport. I wish I’d thought of that - I’m remembering a long, overnight layover in Bogota Colombia. A problem I see is that you probably don’t want as much warmth for “Travel” backpacking as you would for “wilderness” backpacking. You’ll have to find the right balance that works for you. For a sleeping pad, I’m currently using a Sea to Summit ultralight mattress. It’s light and compact but probably not as inexpensive as it sounds like you’re looking for.

I like the STS UL Insulated in XS. For me, the low height is comfier than the balloony X-Lite

6ft side sleeper, I can recommend the Sea2Summit ultralight insulated. Comfortable and light. Tried it side by side with my wife's Thermarest NeoAir X Lite and I found the S2S more comfortable as a side sleeper.

I've bought the Sea to Summit ultra light sleeping pad, and have a few problems with it. The biggest issue is the noise it makes, I move a lot from side to back and vice versa during the night. The noise sounds like balloons rubbing against each other. I've tried wrapping it in a blanket, which helps a bit but still makes a lot of noice. The second problem is that, even when the pad is fully inflated, my hip bones still slightly touch the ground which is uncomfortable and make me change position even more often. I am looking for something lightweight, but now realized how important a good night of sleep is. I am 175cm (5'8) tall and around 65kg (143 pounds). What would be a good alternative sleeping pad to try? Something without noise and maybe thicker/comfortable as well?