tldr; Thick comfort. Great sleep, bulky. Car camper crossover.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated
“Agree with the other commenter, MyLifeOutdoors is pretty clickbaity and while there's the occasional good video whether it's totally transparent or not, I take everything with a grain of salt with him. JustinOutdoors is honestly the most thorough and unbiased outdoor gear reviewer I've seen that produces exceptional content. CCF vs Inflatables though is gonna be a bit of a charged topic for some. I will always carry a CCF pad with an inflatable after my Tensor left me on the cold ground in my last two nights in a canyon, I was definitely warm enough but not comfortable and the actual comfort of the pad sucked. I'd hate to only have a CCF pad because my joints be hurting, too. It's also pretty economical to get say a CCF pad and a slightly lower R value inflatable that's still comfortable and combining them. My Tensor was $150 when I bought it with R4.2, and I have a $30 CCF pad from Walmart with advertised R value of 2, so for right around 2ib 4oz I have 6.2 r value and a lot of comfort/versatility and still spent less than $200. ULTRAlight? Probably not, but an Ether Light XT Extreme costs $260 and weighs 2ibs 5oz for 6.2R value so there's that. I've also used that same CCF pad with a Klymit Static V uninsulated, so a total R value of about 4 there and less than $100 spent and about 2 pounds of weight. Personally I'd get the nicest inflatable you can afford or would need, and add at least a 1/8 pad to it.”
“I’m currently aware of the following 30-inch wide inflatable sleeping pads: the Zenbivy Light Mattress, Big Agnes Campmeister Deluxe, and Exped MegaMat Ultra. While options like the Klymit Static V Luxe and Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe XL also meet the width requirement, I tend to avoid them as they aren’t particularly comfortable in practice. That leaves us with three strong contenders: **Big Agnes Campmeister Deluxe** This is a very comfortable mattress overall. One standout feature is its use of dimple baffles, which I personally prefer for their plush, stable feel. However, one downside is the height discrepancy: the pad is 4 inches high at the sides but only about 3.5 inches in the center. Additionally, it can be a bit noisier than other pads due to the heat-reflective film inside. **Exped MegaMat Ultra** This mattress has the largest usable surface area of the three thanks to the 3D construction of the sides and the most stretchable material. The large baffles can make it a little too balloon-like for some, if you turn a lot while sleeping it's especially noticeable. It's definitely a better mattress for side sleepers than back sleepers. **Zenbivy Light Mattress** This is the oldest design among the three and uses the least elastic material. While it doesn’t stretch much, the smaller baffles and stiffer fabric reduce bounce, making for a more stable surface. However, its lower profile may not provide enough support for side sleepers who prefer more cushion and a higher inflation height under their hips. None of these pads are perfect, it always comes down to compromise and personal preference. Personally, I would really welcome a 30-inch wide version of ultralight pads like the Zoom UL or Ether Light XT. Unfortunately, ultralight pad manufacturers continue to overlook those of us with broader shoulders or gym bros who also care about weight but need more space to sleep comfortably.”
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