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Thanks for checking out both rounds of the sleeping pad showdown! You are 100% correct! I’ve tried it with other pads and stacking the inflatable on top of the foam adds a lot of comfort! If I were to try the foam pad under the Trekology, I might never wake up! 🤣 thanks so much for watching!
Thank you, sir! Seriously appreciate that! I'll see if I can bring the charts back! I've learned that you can get solid gear on a budget. Sometimes I make big purchases, but not before really considering other options and making sure it's worth it. Thanks so much for watching!
After watching your first pad video I purchased the Sleep n Go pad and used it on every trip last year and I can attest to its durability......I think its very tough and the fact that I can crawl around or sit on it and im on the ground when putting that much pressure on the pad....but when laying down in any position I am totally supported.....I love it and super appreciate that video.....ive never had to repair it and it is as good as new after several tough backpacking trips....!!!...also I have slept on it multiple nights in the low 30s F with only 1/8 foam underneath and was perfectly warm.....I owe that to the thin pad and its design......the pad gets warm and stays warm.....!!!
NICE! So glad this pad has worked out so well! I inflated mine the other day and laid on it and was surprised at how comfortable it is for how thin it is. I hadn't used it in a long time and forgot how much I liked it! I'm planning to take it on some trips this summer. Cheap, comfortable, and light!
Hey hey! so glad you ordered the trekology and love it! I don't even know how many nights I have on that pad. It's just so dang comfy. I love that it's also durable and not to heavy! Sorry for the delayed reply! I took an unplanned break, but am stoked to be back now!
Purchased the UL80 based on this review. Used it for a car trip last week. Slept great!! Only downside was I slid all over. Because I was using a military sleeping bag with the bivy. Other wise I felt like I was sleeping on a bed. In the past I used a cheap inflatable pool mattress. The cheap ones from Walmart for $5. They work for the most part. Just depends on the vehicles floor. Thank you for the great content.
I have the Trazon and I found the best way to sleep on it is to blow the bottom layer up as much as I could then blow the top layer not as much to make it softer and more conforming. It works great that way
Thanks, Kev! I really like that idea. I done something similar with inflatable pillows. Blow one up super hard for the bottom and then the top one a little softer. I bet that makes the Trazon next level. I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for your review videos! This Christmas, I'll be purchasing Trekology pads and Teton sleeping bags for my family. Your videos are clear and informative, and I hope you gain a large number of subscribers soon.
Thanks Coco! Very kind of you! Sounds like your family will be having a good Christmas! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I still can’t believe how comfortable the Trekology and for less than $40!! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Truly appreciated!
Great review. I'm watching these in the middle of the night not for backpacking purposes, but for hotel rooms when there aren't enough beds for the number of guests. I like that all of these can fit in my luggage without taking too much room.
I will tell you that the Trekology and Trazon have gotten almost as much use in hotel rooms as they have in the back country! We always take the Trekology and Trazon in the car when we're driving across the country with the kids. Often they'll argue about who gets to sleep on the Trekology vs a hotel bed! 🤣 Thanks so much for watching!
@@DoseofDirt A sleeping pad is very useful at the airport too when you have a night layover....I see so many people trying to sleep on the cold floor...
@@DoseofDirt Exactly. Massive difference !! I travel also with my own wheels with me. And a gadget to have hot showers everywhere i sleep. I don't see why because I'm traveling countries on a budget, i should go without the same comfort i have at home.
Thanks for the videos! So helpful! I’ve been looking for nice/inexpensive pads for myself and my kiddos. Super ridiculous how much some of those camping pads can cost! These reviews definitely cancel out a lot I’ve been looking at! You are doing everyone a great service my friend! Haha!
Thanks, Stephanie! Figured I'd bought enough bad pads that I should help others not make the same mistake! 🤣 We took the Trekology on a road trip recently and the kids preferred that to sleeping on a hotel bed, so I guess that's saying something! 😆 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! Truly appreciated!
word of advice. If it's the first time blowing up ANYTHING (ie inner tubes, kayaks, etc) don't worry that it's leaking on the first time blowing it up. The seams and material is going to stretch meaning it will take more air to fill so it'll feel deflated. You need to top it off then test whether it goes flat again to see if it's leaking or just stretching.
I ordered the sleep-n-go and trekology based on this video and sadly… 😂 I hated them both! But I’m a side sleeper and that makes my life so much harder when it comes to backpacking. I wish there was a better solution for side sleepers, but I still appreciate the videos and we threw the sleep-n-go and trekology into our bug out bag, so it’s not a total loss!
Oh no! I’m so sorry you didn’t like them. It doesn’t surprise me you didn’t like the sleepingo as a side sleeper, but I’m surprised in the trekology. I’m also a side sleeper and love that pad! But I know we all have different stuff that works for us. Have you found a pad that works for you yet??? If you do, I’d be interested to know and maybe even do a video about it!
I started with the SleepInGo a few years ago. Durability was not great, wife's failed (valve assembly fell apart) in no time. Additionally, as a side-sleeper, I felt that I was bottoming out quite often. I've since upgraded to a Klymit Static V2 ($70 on Amazon) and it's been amazing. No more bottoming out, the valve assembly is just so much better designed and it's only a couple ounces heavier than the SleepInGo (16.3)...
NICE! My Sleepingo is still going strong, so that's a bummer that yours failed! I usually use the Trekology now for the exact reason you said (bottom out on the Sleepingo). I haven't tried the Klymit Static V2, but I'm glad it's working out for you!
Good video and I just bought the UL80 for an upcoming 5 day hike and hoping for the best, since I like to sleep in a hammock for comfort, but going to the ground since I am taking my dog with me. There are lots of reviews of issues with the UL80 failing and I never know how much stock to put into these reviews since I want to say "you get what you pay for" but I also see lots of fail videos of the high end pads as well and expensive brand name rain gear. There are so many options with gear it doesn't always seem to be that the more money you spend the better the gear is.
Hey Cliff! I am still loving my UL80! It's my pad that sees the most use and has never failed on me yet! Comfortable every time and always holds the air perfectly all night! So far, I can't find a reason to spend more than $40 on a pad! Hope you like it!
Nice comparison. Regarding the non-existing or bad functioning pump sacks: of course lungs are fine, but you possibly create an issue with moisture inside the pad, and that can lead to the growth of funny things inside it. Suggestion: there is a nice little Chinese company called „flex tail gear“ that produces nice little pumps for exactly that. There are a bunch of reviews here on yt, quality seems decent to good, not to expensive. I consider ordering one, but haven’t made up my mind yet about the model
Thanks for your comment! Yes, I've considered getting the flextail pump! Another company sent me their version to try out. It's a handy little pump, but so far it hasn't made the cut for any backpacking trips. Need to just buckle down and take a pump sac to increase the longevity of my pad! Thanks for watching!
I like to put a thin inflatable pad in my parachute fabric hammock it makes it into an extremely comfortable of ground bed. I don't use a tent just a tarp and a hammock and during mosquito season drape a net over the hammock.
Try a CHYBU. A 4 inch never heard of it Chinese brand. Super comfy and great for large side sleepers! Madcat is a bit smaller but comfy. My son loves his.
Great job Mr DoD 🙌😉 really good comparison here but I feel quite confused now... thinking of getting me that Trazon or Trekology pad. Trazon says that its pad is 200cms long and Trekology is 191cms. But when watching your video obviously Trekology looks much longer and wider. I'm 192cm and quite chunky lad 😂 and each inch is very valuable here for me 👍
Oooh! That's a tough call! I will say that the Trazon seems to be the second favorite around our house. One advantage the TRazon has is that with two different air chambers, even if one pops on your trip you still have another one so at least some cushioning. I really don't like having a pad that is a little shorter than me. It makes my feet hang off the end. I'm almost exactly 6 feet tall, and a lot of pads are exactly 6 feet long, but that isn't long enough for me. I always go with 75 inches long (roughly 191cm) and that extra 3 inches makes all the difference! Trazon definitely isn't a bad choice and might work better if it's a tad longer! Whatever you decide, would love to hear what you think about it!
I’ve had a UL80 for about a year and I love it. You’re quite right about the pumpbag tho, I found it to be quite small for the job and always end up using lung power! Just a quick note to say I’d recommend the accompanying pillow with a handy strap that prevents it from slipping out from under my head. All in all I totally agree with your findings.
Thanks, Ryan! Yes, I use a different pillow (Gear Doctors) that also has the strap. Before that I was using a different pillow with no strap, and that was SUPER annoying! Strap is the way to go. I've been wanting to try the Trekology pillow. Thanks for your comment!
Hi. I am thinking to get UL80. Just wanna ask you if you had any trouble with the valve. I seen other review where the guy mentioned that it opened few times and lost air during the night.
Hey Catherine! So happy to hear that! A year later, and the Trekology is still my go to! I actually had it out last night on a campout with my son. Just so dang comfortable! Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks James! It’s a great name! Since you watched both videos, if you order a sleeping pad I’d love to know which one you settle on. Me and the kids all fight over who gets the Trekology when we go backpacking together! 🤣 Thanks so much for watching!
Seriously! Some people spend a fortune on a pad and bag! But I think you can get a good pad and bag for less than $100 for both! Everyone likes things a little different, so would be interested to know what you decide on for both! Thanks so much for watching!
@@DoseofDirt I just went on my first motorcycle trip, have to start somewhere. I liked the trip but had a cold uncomfortable night. This helped me a lot to build up my perfect gear setup. Will let you know!
So how many nights did you spend in your backyard? 😉 I bet you were ready to get back to your real bed. Some of those seams looked really wide. Are you worried about any cold spots or did I hear you say you are only using these for summer?
Is this in reference to the Orange one (Cascade Mountain)? If so, yes I agree that the seams are a little big. That's a big reason it was probably my least favorite of the 4 in this video. These will primarily be for summer (r-value around 2) so I'm not too concerned about cold spots (and I'm a warm sleeper). But for comfort I didn't like the large seams either. If I'm totally misunderstanding and you were referring to a different pad let me know. 🤣 I'm currently on the hunt for some budget winter pads (r-value 5+) so if you have any suggestions let me know! Thanks so much for watching!
Got too excited about answering the pad question. 🤣 We actually spent 7 nights in a row on the backyard! I was ready for my real bed after that… 🤣 I had the week off work and had planned to go backpacking with my oldest but strained my calf on a trail run, so backyard camping (complete with dragging our old tv out there a few of the nights to start Mandalorian with the kids) was a good consolation prize!
I see you found a cascade mountain at costco! To bad it wasn't on sale! Now that fall is around a long corner lol I can't wait for costcos hiking rain/snow gear!
Ya dude! Thanks for the lead on that! Definitely keeping that one around because it is a good pad. If yours ever gives out, you should think about the Trekology. I am definitely going to keep my eye open for their winter gear! My snowshoes from there are awesome!
@@DoseofDirt I always need a backup for my backup haha you know better to be prepared than not 😂 I'll definitely watch the aisles at my Costco and update with new product drops!
@Allen Wilson Hey Allen! Ya! Costco seriously has some good stuff! I just recorded a video about winter clothing/gear and was a little shocked at how much of it came from Costco... 😆 The pad was definitely warm enough for me during the summer at altitude. But I wouldn't take it too far into the fall or early spring without also putting my Thermarest underneath it. It just doesn't have any insulation for those colder nights.
Hey! Thanks for your comment! The trekker looks pretty similar to the Kelty that is hanging behind me in most of my videos. I've had it for two decades and it still works fantastic! They are definitely bomb proof! Mine has seen A LOT of miles!
Hey Chris! Glad I could help! My buddy and I both just took Trekology UL 80s on a 100 mile trip through the Uinta mountains of Utah. Almost every morning we commented on how comfortable they were even if our campsite was lumpy. Really can't beat the comfort for the price!
ah DANG! That's terrible! My experience with their customer service has been really good (I am not affiliated with them). But I realize you may prefer not to give it another try. One fail is sometimes one too many.
Thanks Miyoshi! I’m so glad you found it helpful! If you order a pad I’d love to know which one you get. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Going to purchase the Trekology pad for my son. Do you know of a good extra wide budget pad...I am 6ft 200lbs...Or of double pad for two people...wifey wants to be comfortable
I was looking at a $180 Nemo, but damn, that trekology looks super comfy. I. An get two for half the price. And I don’t plan on winter camping, however it’s always a possibility.
I LOVE the Trekology! still my favorite pad a year later. If it's not going to be cold, that is always the pad I take. I honestly need to order 3 more because my kids always want it when we go camping together! 😆 I just took it on my 100 mile trip in the Uintas and it was perfect! Definitely can't go wrong with the Trekology UL80!
@@DoseofDirt Thanks for this update. I am in the market for my first inflatable pad (I’m from the generation of hikers that cut their teeth on open cell pads!), and I’m having a hard time coughing up $200 for a pad. Also, it’s good to see that hiking for you is a family affair!
Im thinking about the decathlon pad. It's the most popular for a good reason I imagine. You like suggestions? I like to shower before going to bed. I think the bottleshower is great. Of course,i could carry a one and a half liter water bottle and use the bottleshower. My question is.... What 2 liters cheap but good folding bag should I have instead of a water bottle ? With a loop to hang up. I don't camp every night i m traveling and a folding bag would prevent from having a bottle in the way when I don't need it. Thanks
Hey Mathieu! I haven't looked at Decathlon pads before, but just looked at their website and see they have the XL on sale right now for $35. Super tempting! Could be a good buy! I will say that I've learned that the mummy shape at the top makes my pillow not stay put with the strap which can be frustrating I like the idea of a shower! Would be super refreshing! My favorite 2 liter water bag is the CNOC because you can open the top of it wide to get water into it and the Sawyer filters fit on it. It's also thick and durable.
@@DoseofDirt I will go see Decathlon. I want a pad that can be used also as a flooting board to play on a lake or the sea.... For the difference in the price, i would do better with the watercell x from sea to summit ! It's all in one! Plus the shower has on off....
@@DoseofDirt I bought a old model pad in a Guatemala market and I used it as a surf board in Nicaragua. It was fun to play with it and it was nice to just inflate it at the beach instead of carrying a real board. It worked good for 20 time and then, the inside brook and made a balloon. I don't want this to happen. If it's waterproof,it should work. I think the one I had was too old and didn't resist being twisted again and again. No water went in...
Why would the trazon, no foam and just air, offer an r value of 2 (your estimate) when it's just air? A typical air mattress would be near zero, wouldn't it? The air inside is the same temp as the air outside? The vinyl/tpu fabric isn't really insulating. Thx in advance
Hahaha. I didn’t even realize the shirt until I was putting that other clip in there! 🤣 thanks for watching and for your comment! Really appreciate it!
Hey Ankush! I have not tried it, but have seen all the positive reviews. I really should pick one up and give it a shot, but I've just been enjoying the Trekology so much I haven't thought about it! I'll see if I can get one soon and put it to the test.
I love my Qeedo Light Pad. It's lightweight, comfortable and has a great packsize and even a pumpsack for only 40,- But maybe I'll check out the Trekology because it's double the thickness but only 'bout 100g more. Seems to be awesome for just 45,-. The only con: 'bout 28 bugs just for the pumpsack. That's what I call luxury 🤦♀
Great video Jeff! I'm really trying to laser in on the Trazon for a potential suggestion in an upcoming video of mine. You mentioned 22ozs, is that all in with the band and the stuff sack? How was the overall comfortability with that pad? The baffling system looks similar to the S2S Ether Lite series which is highly regarded as one of the most comfortable pads on the market. I also have an older model of the Trekology UL but the denier must be lighter because mine weighs 19ozs all in. I don't like the baffling on that pad, don't find it that comfortable. I also like a wide pad and most in your reviews aren't that wide. But thanks for any info! I also want to do a shout out to your channel in that video I make because this is awesome info that people need to see!
Thanks, man! Ya, comfort is always a tricky one to make a recommendation on. I 100% prefer the trekology, but my son loves the Trazon (and I've seen other people say they prefer this type of baffling and seam pattern as well). I do think it's comfortable, and if I hadn't slept on the Trekology, the Trazon may be my favorite. I like that there aren't large seams, but I still felt like every once and a while I could feel a hip, knee, or elbow sinking into the pad if it was placed in just the wrong spot as I adjusted. But it is honestly a good pad! A little lighter than the Trekology, still made of 40D, and the two separate air cells in case one fails during a trip. We haven't had any repeat incidents of it losing air during the night, so that's good. Interesting that the older Trekology is a little lighter! The baffling in the pad feels a little more substantial than I would have guessed, so maybe that's where the additional weight is coming from? Or maybe the previous model was 20D or 30D? who knows! I'll weigh the Trazon when I get home this weekend (hopefully the video isn't coming out too soon!). We're currently driving across the country after seeing family back east. Funny enough my son is sleeping on the hotel room floor on the Trazon right now because he prefers it to a rollaway bed! 🤣 Any other questions, let me know! Happy to do a quick video chat even if you want! Stoked to see your budget load out video when it comes out!
@@DoseofDirt Hahaha that's awesome your son prefers the Trazon to a roll out bed! Yeah I want to say my Trekology model is probably 20d, b/c the other specs are similar, 76" long by a little under 22" wide. Where back East is your family from? I too have family on the East coast. I would be up for a video chat as well!
Are there any good but wider budget pads that are 4 inches high? I like the specs on the Trekology but need wider pad. No real issue about weight as I will be using at campgrounds and car camping.
Hey Tom! I haven't seen any wider than 23 inches that are still budget friendly. But now I want to find one. I'm going to be on a mission to find one thought. If I find anything I'll come back and let you know!
One thing that would have been good to know is how many lung fulls of air they took to blow up. There's a light headed factor to take into account if one has been blowing air for too long, right? 😂Since most overnights we do are car camping still, we're still using air mattresses, but those will be impractical when we have to carry all of our camping gear on our backs. You're giving us quite the checklist of all the gear we need to be gathering up. Thought for sure you were going to pick the trazon as your favourite, but then Aria pointed out that you usually seem to hold the best for last on your reviews, and you were going to pick the next one. I feel like a dunce. 😳
🤣🤣🤣 Aria is on to me! I'm going to have to switch it up next time! The Trazon is good, but the Trekology did come out on top. But the Trazon is my son's favorite! Comfort definitely comes down to individual preference. I think I actually recorded blowing them up fully, so I might be able to go back and count the breaths (and time it)! I can tell you that I did start getting a little light headed blowing up the Trekology. 4 inches thick and not really any seams anywhere. Let me see if I can compare how long they take to blow up when we get back home this weekend. Thanks so much for watching! Truly appreciate you and Aria's comments and thoughts! I've been back east seeing family the last few weeks so have fallen behind on watching, but trying to catch up! I'm looking forward to watching the GoPro 9 review (I have the 8). Thanks again!
@@DoseofDirt Not to worry Jeff, we've been having trouble keeping up with folks the last couple weeks as well. There's just not been a ton of time after we're done getting out on adventures, spending time with family, and trying to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer vacation. Things should start to slow down just a hair come September, but these next couple of weeks are going to be brutal on time (but tons of fun!)
Hey Anthony! I saw your comment and just went and grabbed my Trekology and put it on the scale. I get 1lb 9.2oz with the bag but without the elastic (kid must have lost it! 🤣). So basically 25-26oz rolled up in the bag. Probably 26oz total includes the elastic band. After using a lighter pad (gear doctors Apollo Air, which I just did a video on) I think the Trekology is worth the extra weight because of the thickness, and length (it’s 75 inches long which is more comfortable for me because I’m 6 feet tall and like the pad longer than me). Hope that helps but let me know if you have more questions! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the suggestion! I just tried searching for it on Amazon and can't find it. Did the name get autocorrected or something when you left your comment?
Not sure why this comment just BARELY came through my feed. This pad is intriguing. It's 25 inches wide, which is nice and comfortable. I like how the waist is a little thicker and the baffling system is different under the legs. I may have to give it a shot! Thanks for recommending it!
I love your videos, it helps me a lot to buy my first hiking gear. As a european it is sometimes not simple to buy items through amazon due to the high shipping cost. For budget gear i now often look for gear from the decathlon that is similar that the ones in your videos. Do you have any tips for budget gear as a european. Greetings and keep on the good work ;)
Thanks, Tim! You are definitely not the first one to mention decathlon as a good budget option in Europe. I would like to try some more of their gear. I wish I knew some other good options for getting budget gear in Europe. I do pick some things up off of Aliexpress, which I think you can also do in Europe, but that's the only site I can think of I have personally used before.
@@DoseofDirt thanks for the quick respons, looking forward to the reviews of it and yes we also use Aliexpress here, especially in my case :D and i will probably going to buy the Trekology for my and my partner even with the shipping cost it is a cheap pad ands looks so comfy
@@Tboghe Nice! Yes, I love the Trekology. My daughter literally just took it on a girls camp she is on this week. I really need to order a few more next time they are on sale, because we only have one and it's always a bit of a battle to see who gets it on family trips. 🤣
@@DoseofDirt update: found the trekology in the amazon depot in Germany with free shipping, around 5 dollars/euro more expensive but it beats the original shipping cost by quite a bit 😄
@@Tboghe That is awesome! I've had a few people in Europe mention that they haven't been able to find where to get it over there, so I'm glad you were able to figure something out! Would love to know what you think of it once you get it!
Never ever ever compromise on your sleeping pad. Spend the money and buy a Nemo Tenser. and by the way, a pump sack doesn’t omit moisture into your gear when you blow into it you’re obviously putting humidity in there. Which can mold and cause problems for long-term use. Also, you can buy zero pump which weighs 1.2 ounces with a battery. That’ll fill it up for you. That’ll work on anything you own it out.
So, its been 2 yrs.. How many times did you use your trekology and has is leaked? if so how long did it last. I bought one and I loved the comfort but I did not like how much puffing it took. It was worth the comfort until it leaked. It took me an hr to find . Had to blow it up super full and put weight on it to discover it was leaking all through out the seams. Tried to seal it.. DIdnt work. Was not happy at all. I used it maybe less than ten times.
Dang, that sucks yours started leaking! I hate to hear that. I've probably used mine 30+ times and have never had a problem. Did you try contacting trekology about it?
So mine is still going strong, but it hasn't seen as many trips since I found the Trekology! I still bust out the sleepingo if the main goal is ULTRAlight, but it only sees a few trips a year. But no complaints about it!
Thanks Justin! I haven’t tried the insulated one yet! But I’ve been looking for some winter sleeping pads. I can’t seem to find the r value for the cascade insulated. I’d like something with an r value of at least 4.5, so I’m going to see if I can find out what the r value is of that one. Thanks for pointing this one out!
@@DoseofDirt please do I can't seem to find the r value. I'm going to try to message cascade mountain tech on Facebook to see if they can tell me. I just got it and slept on it. It's a bit heavy but it's 3" thick and it's so comfy. Also look at klymit insulated pad it's an r rating of 4.4 and I have found this for $68 on sale. A little steep but that's a good r rating for the price.
@@justinwilliams1961 ya, I’m looking for a pad with r value of 4.5 or higher for less than $100. I actually have a video coming out on Tuesday reviewing one from gear doctors. I think I’ll also check out the ReCharge XL from Paria outdoors and the Ecotek Hybern8. I’ll contact cascade as well and hopefully one of us will hear back!
On shorter trips where I'm not hiking a lot I have sometimes found myself bringing one of those big blue inflatable mattresses that weigh like 6 lbs because I hate how uncomfortable just using my sleeping pad is (klymit static v lite). Looking around now for something decently thick that I wont dread sleeping on or dread carrying. Do you know of any similar to that trekology one that has some better insulation?
I don’t blame you! Sleeping well makes every trip so much better! Honestly, I’ve been searching for something like the Trekology with better insulation because that is exactly what I want for winter camping! So far, the only decently priced option I’ve found is the Paria Outdoors Recharge XL. Looks like it’s out of stock on Amazon right now, but is usually about $90 I think. But it’s similar size as the Trekology, and 4 inches thick but with an r value of 4.7! I have slept on one before but have heard they are nice. I’m trying to get my hands on one so I can test it along with some other high r value pads. I did just review one with an r value of 5.2 from gear doctors, but I don’t think it’s comparable to the Trekology. Trekology is bigger, thicker, and more comfortable that the Apollo Air by gear doctors.
The sleepingo pads are trash I had 2 of them and they sucked I had to put one on top of the other just to be off the ground and later one just failed completely I would much rather have a nemo switchback its 50 bucks won't ever pop and is a r value of 2
Ya, the Trekology UL80 is definitely my new fave! It's heavier than the Sleepingo but WAY more comfortable for so many reasons! And a lot more durable! I still haven't had issues with my sleepingo, but the Trekology is just a lot more comfortable. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your opinion. I've slept at least a dozen nights on the Trekology and love it. Not sure why you think trying it would prevent people from wanting to go again. It's wide, long, 4 inches thick, and really comfortable. What do you sleep on?
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I recommend stacking an inflatable pad on top of a foam pad! Your improved quality of sleep is well worth the extra weight!
Thanks for checking out both rounds of the sleeping pad showdown! You are 100% correct! I’ve tried it with other pads and stacking the inflatable on top of the foam adds a lot of comfort! If I were to try the foam pad under the Trekology, I might never wake up! 🤣 thanks so much for watching!
You sir, are my new favourite budget camping analyst (although I miss the charts from the first video)
Thank you, sir! Seriously appreciate that! I'll see if I can bring the charts back! I've learned that you can get solid gear on a budget. Sometimes I make big purchases, but not before really considering other options and making sure it's worth it.
Thanks so much for watching!
After watching your first pad video I purchased the Sleep n Go pad and used it on every trip last year and I can attest to its durability......I think its very tough and the fact that I can crawl around or sit on it and im on the ground when putting that much pressure on the pad....but when laying down in any position I am totally supported.....I love it and super appreciate that video.....ive never had to repair it and it is as good as new after several tough backpacking trips....!!!...also I have slept on it multiple nights in the low 30s F with only 1/8 foam underneath and was perfectly warm.....I owe that to the thin pad and its design......the pad gets warm and stays warm.....!!!
NICE! So glad this pad has worked out so well! I inflated mine the other day and laid on it and was surprised at how comfortable it is for how thin it is. I hadn't used it in a long time and forgot how much I liked it! I'm planning to take it on some trips this summer. Cheap, comfortable, and light!
@@DoseofDirtpros and cons of sleepingo vs trekology now you have more time on them?
I've just bought the Trekology UL80 on sale and I gotta say it's absolutely amazing. You're my favorite youtuber at the moment btw!
Hey hey! so glad you ordered the trekology and love it! I don't even know how many nights I have on that pad. It's just so dang comfy. I love that it's also durable and not to heavy!
Sorry for the delayed reply! I took an unplanned break, but am stoked to be back now!
Purchased the UL80 based on this review. Used it for a car trip last week. Slept great!! Only downside was I slid all over. Because I was using a military sleeping bag with the bivy. Other wise I felt like I was sleeping on a bed.
In the past I used a cheap inflatable pool mattress. The cheap ones from Walmart for $5. They work for the most part. Just depends on the vehicles floor.
Thank you for the great content.
I have the Trazon and I found the best way to sleep on it is to blow the bottom layer up as much as I could then blow the top layer not as much to make it softer and more conforming. It works great that way
Thanks, Kev! I really like that idea. I done something similar with inflatable pillows. Blow one up super hard for the bottom and then the top one a little softer. I bet that makes the Trazon next level. I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks for the tip!
You deserve more subs! Love your information and your style of delivery. 🙂
Thank you! TRULY appreciated! We're getting there!
Ordering different pads was a great idea! It's a good way to sort them out (and use your family as guinea pigs). 😀
Thanks man! Yup, kids = guinea pigs! 🤣 thanks for watching man!
Thanks for your review videos! This Christmas, I'll be purchasing Trekology pads and Teton sleeping bags for my family. Your videos are clear and informative, and I hope you gain a large number of subscribers soon.
Thanks Coco! Very kind of you! Sounds like your family will be having a good Christmas! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I still can’t believe how comfortable the Trekology and for less than $40!!
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Truly appreciated!
You probably just saved me a boat load of money. Thanks.
I’m glad it could help! Still loving the Trekology! Hope you find one that works well for you!
Great review. I'm watching these in the middle of the night not for backpacking purposes, but for hotel rooms when there aren't enough beds for the number of guests. I like that all of these can fit in my luggage without taking too much room.
I will tell you that the Trekology and Trazon have gotten almost as much use in hotel rooms as they have in the back country! We always take the Trekology and Trazon in the car when we're driving across the country with the kids. Often they'll argue about who gets to sleep on the Trekology vs a hotel bed! 🤣
Thanks so much for watching!
@@DoseofDirt A sleeping pad is very useful at the airport too when you have a night layover....I see so many people trying to sleep on the cold floor...
@@mathieutallard6328 Genius! I've spent a few uncomfortable nights at airports where a sleeping pad would have made a massive difference!
@@DoseofDirt Exactly. Massive difference !! I travel also with my own wheels with me. And a gadget to have hot showers everywhere i sleep. I don't see why because I'm traveling countries on a budget, i should go without the same comfort i have at home.
Thanks for the videos! So helpful! I’ve been looking for nice/inexpensive pads for myself and my kiddos. Super ridiculous how much some of those camping pads can cost! These reviews definitely cancel out a lot I’ve been looking at! You are doing everyone a great service my friend! Haha!
Thanks, Stephanie! Figured I'd bought enough bad pads that I should help others not make the same mistake! 🤣 We took the Trekology on a road trip recently and the kids preferred that to sleeping on a hotel bed, so I guess that's saying something! 😆 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! Truly appreciated!
word of advice. If it's the first time blowing up ANYTHING (ie inner tubes, kayaks, etc) don't worry that it's leaking on the first time blowing it up. The seams and material is going to stretch meaning it will take more air to fill so it'll feel deflated. You need to top it off then test whether it goes flat again to see if it's leaking or just stretching.
Love ur videos! Very helpful at getting me back to backpacking!
Thanks Josh! I'm glad they are helpful! that is awesome you are getting into backpacking! I absolutely love it and hope you love it too!
Great follow up video!
Thank you!!
I ordered the sleep-n-go and trekology based on this video and sadly… 😂 I hated them both! But I’m a side sleeper and that makes my life so much harder when it comes to backpacking. I wish there was a better solution for side sleepers, but I still appreciate the videos and we threw the sleep-n-go and trekology into our bug out bag, so it’s not a total loss!
Oh no! I’m so sorry you didn’t like them. It doesn’t surprise me you didn’t like the sleepingo as a side sleeper, but I’m surprised in the trekology. I’m also a side sleeper and love that pad! But I know we all have different stuff that works for us.
Have you found a pad that works for you yet??? If you do, I’d be interested to know and maybe even do a video about it!
I started with the SleepInGo a few years ago. Durability was not great, wife's failed (valve assembly fell apart) in no time. Additionally, as a side-sleeper, I felt that I was bottoming out quite often. I've since upgraded to a Klymit Static V2 ($70 on Amazon) and it's been amazing. No more bottoming out, the valve assembly is just so much better designed and it's only a couple ounces heavier than the SleepInGo (16.3)...
NICE! My Sleepingo is still going strong, so that's a bummer that yours failed! I usually use the Trekology now for the exact reason you said (bottom out on the Sleepingo). I haven't tried the Klymit Static V2, but I'm glad it's working out for you!
Thank you for this! I am a side sleeper and will definitely try out the Trekology! Will let you know how it goes!
Nice! Looking forward to hearing what you think!
Thanks so much for watching!
Trekology wins in my book. Matches the things I’m looking for, and worth it for the weight to be honest.
So amazing. Big thumbs-up to u. Keep posting & stay connected dear
Thanks Rawat! Appreciate your comment! Thanks so much for watching!
Subscribed! Excellent review video!
Thanks brother! Just picked up the Sleepingo for $26.e9 on Prime Day!
Good video and I just bought the UL80 for an upcoming 5 day hike and hoping for the best, since I like to sleep in a hammock for comfort, but going to the ground since I am taking my dog with me. There are lots of reviews of issues with the UL80 failing and I never know how much stock to put into these reviews since I want to say "you get what you pay for" but I also see lots of fail videos of the high end pads as well and expensive brand name rain gear. There are so many options with gear it doesn't always seem to be that the more money you spend the better the gear is.
Hey Cliff! I am still loving my UL80! It's my pad that sees the most use and has never failed on me yet! Comfortable every time and always holds the air perfectly all night! So far, I can't find a reason to spend more than $40 on a pad! Hope you like it!
Nice comparison. Regarding the non-existing or bad functioning pump sacks: of course lungs are fine, but you possibly create an issue with moisture inside the pad, and that can lead to the growth of funny things inside it. Suggestion: there is a nice little Chinese company called „flex tail gear“ that produces nice little pumps for exactly that. There are a bunch of reviews here on yt, quality seems decent to good, not to expensive. I consider ordering one, but haven’t made up my mind yet about the model
Thanks for your comment! Yes, I've considered getting the flextail pump! Another company sent me their version to try out. It's a handy little pump, but so far it hasn't made the cut for any backpacking trips. Need to just buckle down and take a pump sac to increase the longevity of my pad!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thank you for posting!
Thanks Miyoshi! Of course! Thanks so much for watching! Glad you found it helpful!
I love the OEX 3/4 size self inflating mat, I
Just order using your link! Appreciate the awesome video
Thanks Alex! Really appreciate that! I’m still loving the Trekology! Seriously so comfortable!!! Thanks for watching!
I like to put a thin inflatable pad in my parachute fabric hammock it makes it into an extremely comfortable of ground bed. I don't use a tent just a tarp and a hammock and during mosquito season drape a net over the hammock.
Thanks, Vanessa. I have yet to try it, but I've heard that a thin inflatable pad makes a massive difference in a hammock!
good review man - treko it is - i gotta be comfy !
Thanks, Baker! Wish I would have known years ago I could get a pad that was 4 inches thick! 🤣 Seriously a game changer!
Thanks for watching!
Try a CHYBU. A 4 inch never heard of it Chinese brand. Super comfy and great for large side sleepers! Madcat is a bit smaller but comfy. My son loves his.
Awesome! Thanks, Jay!
Great job Mr DoD 🙌😉 really good comparison here but I feel quite confused now... thinking of getting me that Trazon or Trekology pad. Trazon says that its pad is 200cms long and Trekology is 191cms. But when watching your video obviously Trekology looks much longer and wider. I'm 192cm and quite chunky lad 😂 and each inch is very valuable here for me 👍
Oooh! That's a tough call! I will say that the Trazon seems to be the second favorite around our house. One advantage the TRazon has is that with two different air chambers, even if one pops on your trip you still have another one so at least some cushioning.
I really don't like having a pad that is a little shorter than me. It makes my feet hang off the end. I'm almost exactly 6 feet tall, and a lot of pads are exactly 6 feet long, but that isn't long enough for me. I always go with 75 inches long (roughly 191cm) and that extra 3 inches makes all the difference!
Trazon definitely isn't a bad choice and might work better if it's a tad longer!
Whatever you decide, would love to hear what you think about it!
I’ve had a UL80 for about a year and I love it. You’re quite right about the pumpbag tho, I found it to be quite small for the job and always end up using lung power! Just a quick note to say I’d recommend the accompanying pillow with a handy strap that prevents it from slipping out from under my head. All in all I totally agree with your findings.
Thanks, Ryan! Yes, I use a different pillow (Gear Doctors) that also has the strap. Before that I was using a different pillow with no strap, and that was SUPER annoying! Strap is the way to go. I've been wanting to try the Trekology pillow.
Thanks for your comment!
Hi. I am thinking to get UL80. Just wanna ask you if you had any trouble with the valve. I seen other review where the guy mentioned that it opened few times and lost air during the night.
@@slawpusz hi, no I haven’t had any problems with the valves mate.👍🏻
@@RyanKeane9 Thanks.
Hi, I really appreciate your reviews especially this updated one, thanks saved me $$$$
Hey Catherine! So happy to hear that! A year later, and the Trekology is still my go to! I actually had it out last night on a campout with my son. Just so dang comfortable!
Thanks so much for watching!
I don't have much luck with them. I liked the Unigear mat but even though I took care of it, it developed a leak after about a year.
Dang! I haven't tried the Unigear, but so far the Trekology is still going strong!
Hey. I've got a daughter Chloe as well! Loving your vids, Subbed.
Thanks James! It’s a great name! Since you watched both videos, if you order a sleeping pad I’d love to know which one you settle on. Me and the kids all fight over who gets the Trekology when we go backpacking together! 🤣 Thanks so much for watching!
Can you do a comparison of some higher R value, colder weather sleeping pads?
Thank you for the reviews! I'm on the market for a pad and bag, but the prices are crazy. This helped me a lot :)
Seriously! Some people spend a fortune on a pad and bag! But I think you can get a good pad and bag for less than $100 for both! Everyone likes things a little different, so would be interested to know what you decide on for both! Thanks so much for watching!
@@DoseofDirt I just went on my first motorcycle trip, have to start somewhere. I liked the trip but had a cold uncomfortable night. This helped me a lot to build up my perfect gear setup.
Will let you know!
@@Tarabass A motorcycle trip sounds awesome!
So how many nights did you spend in your backyard? 😉 I bet you were ready to get back to your real bed. Some of those seams looked really wide. Are you worried about any cold spots or did I hear you say you are only using these for summer?
Is this in reference to the Orange one (Cascade Mountain)? If so, yes I agree that the seams are a little big. That's a big reason it was probably my least favorite of the 4 in this video. These will primarily be for summer (r-value around 2) so I'm not too concerned about cold spots (and I'm a warm sleeper). But for comfort I didn't like the large seams either.
If I'm totally misunderstanding and you were referring to a different pad let me know. 🤣
I'm currently on the hunt for some budget winter pads (r-value 5+) so if you have any suggestions let me know! Thanks so much for watching!
Got too excited about answering the pad question. 🤣 We actually spent 7 nights in a row on the backyard! I was ready for my real bed after that… 🤣 I had the week off work and had planned to go backpacking with my oldest but strained my calf on a trail run, so backyard camping (complete with dragging our old tv out there a few of the nights to start Mandalorian with the kids) was a good consolation prize!
I see you found a cascade mountain at costco! To bad it wasn't on sale! Now that fall is around a long corner lol I can't wait for costcos hiking rain/snow gear!
Ya dude! Thanks for the lead on that! Definitely keeping that one around because it is a good pad. If yours ever gives out, you should think about the Trekology.
I am definitely going to keep my eye open for their winter gear! My snowshoes from there are awesome!
@@DoseofDirt I always need a backup for my backup haha you know better to be prepared than not 😂
I'll definitely watch the aisles at my Costco and update with new product drops!
@@Matt_Maverick backup for the backup is never a bad idea!
@Allen Wilson Hey Allen! Ya! Costco seriously has some good stuff! I just recorded a video about winter clothing/gear and was a little shocked at how much of it came from Costco... 😆
The pad was definitely warm enough for me during the summer at altitude. But I wouldn't take it too far into the fall or early spring without also putting my Thermarest underneath it. It just doesn't have any insulation for those colder nights.
Please do a video about the Kelty Trekker and the Kelty Tioga backpacks...blessings
Hey! Thanks for your comment! The trekker looks pretty similar to the Kelty that is hanging behind me in most of my videos. I've had it for two decades and it still works fantastic! They are definitely bomb proof! Mine has seen A LOT of miles!
Well you made up my mind. Thank you
Hey Chris! Glad I could help! My buddy and I both just took Trekology UL 80s on a 100 mile trip through the Uinta mountains of Utah. Almost every morning we commented on how comfortable they were even if our campsite was lumpy. Really can't beat the comfort for the price!
I have the UL80, but it has a leak somewhere which I need to patch, but unfortunately, it let me down. Thankfully I was in my back yard.
ah DANG! That's terrible! My experience with their customer service has been really good (I am not affiliated with them). But I realize you may prefer not to give it another try. One fail is sometimes one too many.
Love this channel! Came here to find lightweight budget gear for Bikepacking, your content/reviews is really awesome!
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you for posting!!
Thanks Miyoshi! I’m so glad you found it helpful! If you order a pad I’d love to know which one you get. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Great review. Cheers
I would like the trekeology to sleep in my Outback
Yes, I've used it in the bed of my Tacoma and it works great! Love the Trekology UL80!
Quality review 👍
Thanks, Wes! Much appreciated!
Going to purchase the Trekology pad for my son. Do you know of a good extra wide budget pad...I am 6ft 200lbs...Or of double pad for two people...wifey wants to be comfortable
I was looking at a $180 Nemo, but damn, that trekology looks super comfy. I. An get two for half the price. And I don’t plan on winter camping, however it’s always a possibility.
I LOVE the Trekology! still my favorite pad a year later. If it's not going to be cold, that is always the pad I take. I honestly need to order 3 more because my kids always want it when we go camping together! 😆
I just took it on my 100 mile trip in the Uintas and it was perfect! Definitely can't go wrong with the Trekology UL80!
@@DoseofDirt Thanks for this update. I am in the market for my first inflatable pad (I’m from the generation of hikers that cut their teeth on open cell pads!), and I’m having a hard time coughing up $200 for a pad. Also, it’s good to see that hiking for you is a family affair!
Im thinking about the decathlon pad. It's the most popular for a good reason I imagine.
You like suggestions? I like to shower before going to bed. I think the bottleshower is great. Of course,i could carry a one and a half liter water bottle and use the bottleshower. My question is.... What 2 liters cheap but good folding bag should I have instead of a water bottle ? With a loop to hang up. I don't camp every night i m traveling and a folding bag would prevent from having a bottle in the way when I don't need it. Thanks
Hey Mathieu! I haven't looked at Decathlon pads before, but just looked at their website and see they have the XL on sale right now for $35. Super tempting! Could be a good buy!
I will say that I've learned that the mummy shape at the top makes my pillow not stay put with the strap which can be frustrating
I like the idea of a shower! Would be super refreshing!
My favorite 2 liter water bag is the CNOC because you can open the top of it wide to get water into it and the Sawyer filters fit on it. It's also thick and durable.
@@DoseofDirt I will go see Decathlon. I want a pad that can be used also as a flooting board to play on a lake or the sea.... For the difference in the price, i would do better with the watercell x from sea to summit ! It's all in one! Plus the shower has on off....
@@mathieutallard6328 I'd never thought about getting one that could also float on a lake! That would be awesome!
@@DoseofDirt I bought a old model pad in a Guatemala market and I used it as a surf board in Nicaragua. It was fun to play with it and it was nice to just inflate it at the beach instead of carrying a real board. It worked good for 20 time and then, the inside brook and made a balloon. I don't want this to happen. If it's waterproof,it should work. I think the one I had was too old and didn't resist being twisted again and again. No water went in...
Why would the trazon, no foam and just air, offer an r value of 2 (your estimate) when it's just air? A typical air mattress would be near zero, wouldn't it? The air inside is the same temp as the air outside? The vinyl/tpu fabric isn't really insulating. Thx in advance
Nice reviews. In regards to the shirt, if it's not broke, don't fix it, haha.
Hahaha. I didn’t even realize the shirt until I was putting that other clip in there! 🤣 thanks for watching and for your comment! Really appreciate it!
Hello, i hope you also do a review for naturehike sleeping pads 😊😊😊
Thanks Panoy! I would love to take a look at some of their pads! I'll see if I can include them in some future videos! Thank you!
Have you tried or planning to try the Klymit sleeping pad? Seems to have great reviews everywhere!
Hey Ankush! I have not tried it, but have seen all the positive reviews. I really should pick one up and give it a shot, but I've just been enjoying the Trekology so much I haven't thought about it!
I'll see if I can get one soon and put it to the test.
I love my Qeedo Light Pad. It's lightweight, comfortable and has a great packsize and even a pumpsack for only 40,- But maybe I'll check out the Trekology because it's double the thickness but only 'bout 100g more. Seems to be awesome for just 45,-. The only con: 'bout 28 bugs just for the pumpsack. That's what I call luxury 🤦♀
Great video Jeff! I'm really trying to laser in on the Trazon for a potential suggestion in an upcoming video of mine. You mentioned 22ozs, is that all in with the band and the stuff sack? How was the overall comfortability with that pad? The baffling system looks similar to the S2S Ether Lite series which is highly regarded as one of the most comfortable pads on the market. I also have an older model of the Trekology UL but the denier must be lighter because mine weighs 19ozs all in. I don't like the baffling on that pad, don't find it that comfortable. I also like a wide pad and most in your reviews aren't that wide. But thanks for any info! I also want to do a shout out to your channel in that video I make because this is awesome info that people need to see!
Thanks, man! Ya, comfort is always a tricky one to make a recommendation on. I 100% prefer the trekology, but my son loves the Trazon (and I've seen other people say they prefer this type of baffling and seam pattern as well). I do think it's comfortable, and if I hadn't slept on the Trekology, the Trazon may be my favorite. I like that there aren't large seams, but I still felt like every once and a while I could feel a hip, knee, or elbow sinking into the pad if it was placed in just the wrong spot as I adjusted. But it is honestly a good pad! A little lighter than the Trekology, still made of 40D, and the two separate air cells in case one fails during a trip. We haven't had any repeat incidents of it losing air during the night, so that's good.
Interesting that the older Trekology is a little lighter! The baffling in the pad feels a little more substantial than I would have guessed, so maybe that's where the additional weight is coming from? Or maybe the previous model was 20D or 30D? who knows!
I'll weigh the Trazon when I get home this weekend (hopefully the video isn't coming out too soon!). We're currently driving across the country after seeing family back east. Funny enough my son is sleeping on the hotel room floor on the Trazon right now because he prefers it to a rollaway bed! 🤣
Any other questions, let me know! Happy to do a quick video chat even if you want! Stoked to see your budget load out video when it comes out!
@@DoseofDirt Hahaha that's awesome your son prefers the Trazon to a roll out bed! Yeah I want to say my Trekology model is probably 20d, b/c the other specs are similar, 76" long by a little under 22" wide. Where back East is your family from? I too have family on the East coast. I would be up for a video chat as well!
Can you do some with higher r value I’ve been looking for a budget one for the cold weather
Are there any good but wider budget pads that are 4 inches high? I like the specs on the Trekology but need wider pad. No real issue about weight as I will be using at campgrounds and car camping.
Hey Tom! I haven't seen any wider than 23 inches that are still budget friendly. But now I want to find one. I'm going to be on a mission to find one thought. If I find anything I'll come back and let you know!
One thing that would have been good to know is how many lung fulls of air they took to blow up. There's a light headed factor to take into account if one has been blowing air for too long, right? 😂Since most overnights we do are car camping still, we're still using air mattresses, but those will be impractical when we have to carry all of our camping gear on our backs. You're giving us quite the checklist of all the gear we need to be gathering up. Thought for sure you were going to pick the trazon as your favourite, but then Aria pointed out that you usually seem to hold the best for last on your reviews, and you were going to pick the next one. I feel like a dunce. 😳
🤣🤣🤣 Aria is on to me! I'm going to have to switch it up next time! The Trazon is good, but the Trekology did come out on top. But the Trazon is my son's favorite! Comfort definitely comes down to individual preference.
I think I actually recorded blowing them up fully, so I might be able to go back and count the breaths (and time it)! I can tell you that I did start getting a little light headed blowing up the Trekology. 4 inches thick and not really any seams anywhere. Let me see if I can compare how long they take to blow up when we get back home this weekend.
Thanks so much for watching! Truly appreciate you and Aria's comments and thoughts! I've been back east seeing family the last few weeks so have fallen behind on watching, but trying to catch up! I'm looking forward to watching the GoPro 9 review (I have the 8). Thanks again!
@@DoseofDirt Not to worry Jeff, we've been having trouble keeping up with folks the last couple weeks as well. There's just not been a ton of time after we're done getting out on adventures, spending time with family, and trying to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer vacation. Things should start to slow down just a hair come September, but these next couple of weeks are going to be brutal on time (but tons of fun!)
@@northeastfamilyadventures9186 “brutal on time but tons of fun”. You said it best!
The UL80 amazon page is super confusing. It looks like it acutally weighs 19.8oz and the 26oz point is for inflated weight??
Hey Anthony! I saw your comment and just went and grabbed my Trekology and put it on the scale. I get 1lb 9.2oz with the bag but without the elastic (kid must have lost it! 🤣). So basically 25-26oz rolled up in the bag. Probably 26oz total includes the elastic band. After using a lighter pad (gear doctors Apollo Air, which I just did a video on) I think the Trekology is worth the extra weight because of the thickness, and length (it’s 75 inches long which is more comfortable for me because I’m 6 feet tall and like the pad longer than me). Hope that helps but let me know if you have more questions! Thanks for watching!
Is there a comparable 25 in. version of the sleepingo?
Hey I was wondering if you have ever heard of using two sleeping pads. One foam and one inflatable to increase the r value and sleeping comfort.
hi can you please review our camp planet camping blanket
I’m a big fan of the Unigo Camfy P3 you should take a look.
Thanks for the suggestion! I just tried searching for it on Amazon and can't find it. Did the name get autocorrected or something when you left your comment?
It did! Dern it! Unigear Camfy P3 sorry about that!
Not sure why this comment just BARELY came through my feed. This pad is intriguing. It's 25 inches wide, which is nice and comfortable. I like how the waist is a little thicker and the baffling system is different under the legs. I may have to give it a shot! Thanks for recommending it!
Happy to hear/read that. I cheated and got the flex tail air pump to use out doors.
I haven't used a pump before, but actually just got one for testing!
I love your videos, it helps me a lot to buy my first hiking gear.
As a european it is sometimes not simple to buy items through amazon due to the high shipping cost.
For budget gear i now often look for gear from the decathlon that is similar that the ones in your videos.
Do you have any tips for budget gear as a european.
Greetings and keep on the good work ;)
Thanks, Tim! You are definitely not the first one to mention decathlon as a good budget option in Europe. I would like to try some more of their gear.
I wish I knew some other good options for getting budget gear in Europe. I do pick some things up off of Aliexpress, which I think you can also do in Europe, but that's the only site I can think of I have personally used before.
@@DoseofDirt thanks for the quick respons, looking forward to the reviews of it and yes we also use Aliexpress here, especially in my case :D and i will probably going to buy the Trekology for my and my partner even with the shipping cost it is a cheap pad ands looks so comfy
@@Tboghe Nice! Yes, I love the Trekology. My daughter literally just took it on a girls camp she is on this week. I really need to order a few more next time they are on sale, because we only have one and it's always a bit of a battle to see who gets it on family trips. 🤣
@@DoseofDirt update: found the trekology in the amazon depot in Germany with free shipping, around 5 dollars/euro more expensive but it beats the original shipping cost by quite a bit 😄
@@Tboghe That is awesome! I've had a few people in Europe mention that they haven't been able to find where to get it over there, so I'm glad you were able to figure something out! Would love to know what you think of it once you get it!
Never ever ever compromise on your sleeping pad. Spend the money and buy a Nemo Tenser. and by the way, a pump sack doesn’t omit moisture into your gear when you blow into it you’re obviously putting humidity in there. Which can mold and cause problems for long-term use. Also, you can buy zero pump which weighs 1.2 ounces with a battery. That’ll fill it up for you. That’ll work on anything you own it out.
Does the trekology have a weight limit?
So, its been 2 yrs.. How many times did you use your trekology and has is leaked? if so how long did it last. I bought one and I loved the comfort but I did not like how much puffing it took. It was worth the comfort until it leaked. It took me an hr to find . Had to blow it up super full and put weight on it to discover it was leaking all through out the seams. Tried to seal it.. DIdnt work. Was not happy at all. I used it maybe less than ten times.
Dang, that sucks yours started leaking! I hate to hear that. I've probably used mine 30+ times and have never had a problem. Did you try contacting trekology about it?
Any update on the durability of the round 1 winner?
So mine is still going strong, but it hasn't seen as many trips since I found the Trekology! I still bust out the sleepingo if the main goal is ULTRAlight, but it only sees a few trips a year. But no complaints about it!
Try the Costco insulated cascade mountain
Thanks Justin! I haven’t tried the insulated one yet! But I’ve been looking for some winter sleeping pads. I can’t seem to find the r value for the cascade insulated. I’d like something with an r value of at least 4.5, so I’m going to see if I can find out what the r value is of that one. Thanks for pointing this one out!
@@DoseofDirt please do I can't seem to find the r value. I'm going to try to message cascade mountain tech on Facebook to see if they can tell me. I just got it and slept on it. It's a bit heavy but it's 3" thick and it's so comfy.
Also look at klymit insulated pad it's an r rating of 4.4 and I have found this for $68 on sale. A little steep but that's a good r rating for the price.
@@justinwilliams1961 ya, I’m looking for a pad with r value of 4.5 or higher for less than $100. I actually have a video coming out on Tuesday reviewing one from gear doctors. I think I’ll also check out the ReCharge XL from Paria outdoors and the Ecotek Hybern8. I’ll contact cascade as well and hopefully one of us will hear back!
@@DoseofDirt sounds great man. Can't wait to see the new vid. Keep up the good work
@@justinwilliams1961 Thanks man!
On shorter trips where I'm not hiking a lot I have sometimes found myself bringing one of those big blue inflatable mattresses that weigh like 6 lbs because I hate how uncomfortable just using my sleeping pad is (klymit static v lite).
Looking around now for something decently thick that I wont dread sleeping on or dread carrying. Do you know of any similar to that trekology one that has some better insulation?
I don’t blame you! Sleeping well makes every trip so much better! Honestly, I’ve been searching for something like the Trekology with better insulation because that is exactly what I want for winter camping! So far, the only decently priced option I’ve found is the Paria Outdoors Recharge XL. Looks like it’s out of stock on Amazon right now, but is usually about $90 I think. But it’s similar size as the Trekology, and 4 inches thick but with an r value of 4.7! I have slept on one before but have heard they are nice. I’m trying to get my hands on one so I can test it along with some other high r value pads.
I did just review one with an r value of 5.2 from gear doctors, but I don’t think it’s comparable to the Trekology. Trekology is bigger, thicker, and more comfortable that the Apollo Air by gear doctors.
Unigear Camfy P3 Inflatable Sleeping Pad, R-Value 2, get the wide version of course.
Intex truair cot sleeping mat , 45 bucks at rather
Try not to blow you pads up with breath if you can, the moisture inside over time can mould
Remember air will contract in volume at nights as it cools, you may not have a puncture.
Definitely a good thing to remember!
THE SLEEPINGO WONT LAST 6 MONTHS , starts leaking air I had 3 of them and ending up throwing them all away
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The sleepingo pads are trash I had 2 of them and they sucked I had to put one on top of the other just to be off the ground and later one just failed completely I would much rather have a nemo switchback its 50 bucks won't ever pop and is a r value of 2
Ya, the Trekology UL80 is definitely my new fave! It's heavier than the Sleepingo but WAY more comfortable for so many reasons! And a lot more durable! I still haven't had issues with my sleepingo, but the Trekology is just a lot more comfortable.
Thanks for watching!
Awful pads all the way ... easily will stop any newbie from doing a night in the wilderness twice...
Thanks for sharing your opinion. I've slept at least a dozen nights on the Trekology and love it. Not sure why you think trying it would prevent people from wanting to go again. It's wide, long, 4 inches thick, and really comfortable.
What do you sleep on?