In my youth, inflatable pads had about as much life expectancy as a children's balloon. Thankfully, fabrics and adhesives have gotten many times better.
That is so very true! I have a sleeping pad from 1984 and it is still going strong today. It's heavy as h*ll but is going to outlive me I am sure. lol - Luke
I'm over halfway done with the Appalachian Trail and I'm using a Katadyn befree because of your reviews. It has not failed me yet. Thank you for your honest reviews.
Old time Outdoorsman and Survivalist here. I really enjoy your videos, especially the gear reviews. They are a big help in deciding what to add to the equipment list. Thank you!
I'm subscribed because your not telling us a product is good or not because you're paid to say it was good. I'd rather hear an honest opinion from someone that is actually using the item. And because your not bought and paid for you got my subscription. Stay real good Sir.
That was a good and fair review. I have Naturehike stuff, and I like it, but I would not buy all of their products, some are more for glamping, and on their own (Chinese) Website they even have a section for glamping. Again, even though I am a fan of Naturehike (who doesn't love value for money) I see this is a very fair review.
Excellent review as always. The best thing is that Luke does real testing - not some half baked take it out in the yard, inflate and say - cool. This is the real deal :)
For backpacking I used an old 'self-inflating' mattress (still had to top-it-off). Thin, compact, very light weight, strapped it to the side of the backpack (wherever it would fit to keep the treasured inside pack space for high-value items), and it kept most rocks from jabbing you - you learn how to prep a sleep area quickly. However, after too many years I had to retire it. Trapped hot humid air gets funky and potentially unhealthy. I still use a so-called self-inflating mattress; still have to top it off, but use a small palm size pump with a universal adapter. It's been a while, but still paid under $40 total. I tried the pool mattress - once, and gave it up; not just because of the quality issue, but you slip and slide all night long. Good sleep mattress will have at least one side treated to prevent that.
I used to have one of these but changed it to an insulated thermarest. When folded in half and used as a half one from head to waist it was doable but still made a lot of noise when turning around
Good review and explanation. I recently watched a video of David Canterbury about sleeping pads/air matrasses. I'm not trying to advertise his channel here in any way but he reviewed some sleeping pads and said some stuff that makes a lot of sense. Realize what kind of sleeper are you. A side sleeper you will need a thicker pad. Do you move around a lot, don't get a mummy shaped pad cause you will roll off. Out of my own experience, I once bought a superlight mummy shaped therm-a-rest that was like 100 euro's. First time I tried it, I found out my arms were outside the mat on the cold ground. These thin ultralight mummy pads are prob fine for 100 pounds skinny girls. But I'm a 200 pound ex army recon operator. I'm 177 cm almost 5 foot 8" and got wide shoulders. Wide as in with a box in my hands, I will not fit through a normal doorway but have to go sideways. The sleeping pad I ended up buying was a Exped Synmat 9. My advise is: A sleeping pad is like buying a pair of shoes. You have to try them on. Don't believe advertising or reviews. Go to a store and try it. And please don't be a douche to try it out in a store and then buy it online to save some money. 👍
👆 Underrated comment. I'm 172cm, 66kg & with swimmer's shoulders. I've also got the hips to match, I roll around, & I'm a side-sleeper. In my experience, nothing thinner than 8cm, or narrower than 65cm is remotely practicable as a sleeping surface, for me. Guys, do your research before you commit money, buy once & cry once. If you look around, you might even come across a bargain that fits all your criteria, _&_ your wallet. Good luck, everyone!
One sleeping pad that you could review is the Outwell Dreamcatcher 7.5 cm (3"). It is not made to pack in your backpack. It is way too bulky for that. But if you have transportation to your camping spot it is a sleeping pad that I can recommend you to try. I have both the 7.5cm and the 12cm (4.7") XXL version. The XXL version is a dream to sleep on. On both you can easily adjust the comfort with the valve while lying on them. A good night sleep is a good start for your next day on your camping trip.
Yeah, gifted one of these overmont to my dad for our camping trip. Pretty heavy but extremely comfortable and well priced. Think R Value is around 4. Something
@@TrekkingPackingGear Dude exactly. They are a bit bulky and heavy, but they are super comfortable and they really protect against the cold ground. And so inexpensive too.
i have the regular sleeping pad. cost around 30 USD because in our office our sleeping quarters are occupied all the time. for the cost it is reasonable. it is noisy but still acceptable. I am using in for over a year now.
I haven't seen their pad but all other double sided pads that I have used are single side only and in fact, it is impossible to inflate both sides at the same time. - Luke
Agreed, this just adds extra weight. Exped pads come with a repair bag. You can repair a leak in 5 minutes. Only time I got a leak was when i stored it next to a closet partially inflated and my cat thought it was fun to stalk and play with it and put her claws in.
I cannot comment here. I have never tried a double-sided sleeping pad. Still, I try to stay open-minded. It might be just the right model for somebody, you never know. For house tent camping, I use an ultra-comfortable carp bed. It was really expensive, but for the two weeks we do usually well worth the money. For motorcycle camping, I use a 12 cm thick, inflatable mat. I will try to get an additional ultralight stretcher on my bike. Might be too much though...
"...I'm not trying to be hard..." I would not have subscribed to your channel otherwise. Keep hitting it hard. No agenda. Just honest opinions. Thank you for all your informative reviews. Best to you and your lovely wife, mate.
I've had this pad for about a year and I really do like it but like it weights a lil heavy when I bring it around. But to me it's comfortable to sleep but I always inflate both side well and I never touch the ground. It also doesn't make as much noise as others I've tried. I always sleep well in it compared to my other pad. Usually I would inflate the bottom part more so it is stiff that part and then the other part to my liking.
If I bought that pad, I would assume to inflate both sides without having to have instructions saying so. Sometimes it feels like you look to find things wrong with products... But your reviews are honest.
Doing the good work! You are being fair, but don’t let Naturehike get away with peddling substandard products. Lol. Maybe they need to make some of their c-suite leaders camp a week with their products (If they even camp at all). I got the klymit static v since I see it so much on your adventures. It’s a good pad at a great price! Can’t afford a thermarest to compare to though😝
I could see a double sided sleeping pad working if you inflated the bottom layer to max firmness and the upper layer to 50%. Then you could have a lower layer that was firm to keep you off the ground, and an upper layer that was softer to allow for more comfort.
@@tomd1914 it's good to have a couple of them. one insulated for shoulder seasons and the other non insulated for summer. Klymit is the best for sleeping pads
The "waffle-pattern-welding" of the pad, makes i heavier than needed. It uses to much material. Adding the internal layer, it makes the pad to heavy. It seems to not even have a very good R-value.
Hey Luke thx for the review you just save me from a bad purchase, I was looking for the same sleeping pad but the couple version… BTW any tip for a couple sleeping pad? Hugs from Brazil!!!
Seems like a go at the double inflatable comfort mats from Sea to Summit, however they've not quite understood the purpose. The S2S has a separate inflatable portion around the hips so you can dial in a bit of extra comfort where you're likely to push through to the ground without adding a heap of weight. Purely related to comfort and not redundancy.
I think should test out adjustable lock poles set for tarps Has round tip cover holds or u can put in center tarp to raise mild from 3 ft to 9 ft or more I got a pair from Amazon check out
I thought the reason for two sides, is so that the air that your body has heated doesn't come in contact with the ground. Kind of like double pane windows.
I have used pool mattresses. They are lightweight and cheep. If you take care they can last, if not you don't have to break the bank to replace it. Bonus: they come with a built in pillow.
I know this is an older video of a naturhike pad. But i was wondering if you could review a different naturhike pad. It is the "ultralight naturhike high R-Value (5.8) inflatable mat" or TUYE5.8 My biggest concern with this thing would be the actual warmth. As the price is around 100/120€ a 80/100€ jump to a thermarest x-therm is quit steep but if it isn't warmer then a summer R3~ pad then it simply is 120€ wasted. Happy new year!
I will stick to my Exped 9cm Down Mat...rated to -20 C and very comfortable, buy quality once, I have had mine for over 10 years without an issue. Or for lightweight tracking an Exped synthetic fill winter mat.
Speaking of 'comfortable'.... is there any chance you could possibly review something called the 'Helko Werk Waxed Canvas Bedroll'? It's done in the style of an old-world bedroll, meant to be used with a blanket (wool?) wrapped inside, without needing a tent at all! They're NOT at all ultralight, but instead are meant to be super durable, and last a lifetime (and expensive!)...but, a very interesting/cool product nonethless, that doesn't get much love on youtube! Love the videos as always!
Wow, that's expensive. I bought my Klymit Static V for less than this and at no time do I ever touch the ground. I think Naturehike will improve over time, especially if they listen to your reviews. Actually that's all they have to do to make quality products lol
it's like the weight and size of an insulated pad, same price as a few other insulated pads that size, but without the insulation. For that price why wouldn't you just buy a Klymit or Big Agnes that offer better lightweight pads for about the same?
Me too. Why should I as a 6'4 248-pound man listen to a 5'4 160-pound guy whine? I have no complaints about it. If it's "heavy", luke, you need to try a weight room. Two pounds. Jesus...
Are there any pads that are good for big boys like me who weigh nearly 200 pounds? Just about everything I've owned required some kind of quilting on top of it.
Mostly- I'm over 300 and I find the Venture 4th self inflating a decent night's sleep. I gave more stats under a different response if you care to know.
I thought the idea for 2 sided was the warm air heated by your body never lost heat to the cold side touching the ground. then your body would reheat... then so on...
My two year old Klymit inflatable pad was half the price, it is TINY when stowed and is actually comfortable in the field! Will avoid Naturehike and its junk products. Thanks Luke
I bought a similar pad to this. Absolutely not comfortable. I found the same effects as you experienced and I found myself in contact with the ground. I replaced it the very next trip with a tubular one.
I got a cheap 30 bucks I think, Double sided pad Just because I thought? 1/2 is better than nothing if I get a hole in one side. Finish sleeping and fix in the morning, Why rough it or fix in the middle of the night.
I have an Exped ultralight mat which is triple the cost of this one but oh so comfy, very lightweight and has a tiny packsize. Quality costs money and this NH pad is in my opinion a nice alternative for people who only go car camping once a year and dont want to spend a fortune on gear. This is clearly not made for backpacking. 70 bucks is too expensive I agree, it should be around 30.
195x62cm that is already long and wide version(77x25in)(6.4ft). the regular seize is 183x51cm (72x20in) what is neoair xlite R. Im 182cm(6ft) and I don't need big mat like this one, R seize is enough for me, BTW this long pad looks way too big for you, nonetheless as you said it's very heavy and big, not worthy to carry around, maybe car camping
Clint- if you aren't super concerned about space/weight a good budget option is the Venture 4th self inflating pad. It's mummy shaped, has an R4 ish rating, and rolls into about a 1ft long roll that's about 10in in diameter. It's not quite 2in, but with the foam interior I find it fairly comfortable.
With the way it holds under the person's weight it's a good thing they don't make them for people over 6 foot, unless they are a bean pole. I'd personally turn that into a pro.
Please please can you do a review on the Naturehike 3d sidewall sleeping pad. Model no: Nh20fcd02. Would really appreciate it as I honestly value your reviews
Yep, too expensive and heavy. Bought a house brand (Biltima) inflatable single bed for about $23, using for a 3rd year, weighs one kg about 10 cm blown up. Good comfort, I am a side sleeper. Only drawback it it takes about 40 breaths to blow it up.
@@northernswedenstories1028 No, the Walmart heirs wouldn't allow it, I am in Sweden. Just FYI, Biltima's 200SEK tent is not quite as bad as you would expect. Had to buy one when my real tent was stolen off my bike during five day trip. Shouldn't have stopped at Lidl without tipping the door woman🙄. Need to put a tarp over it if it rains, otherwise functional.
I feel it would be an ok product for canoe camping where you can often get away with a bit more weigth, but space migth still be at a premium. And is cheeper than somethimg like my nemo.
My main issue if I get this is the breathing into the pad. I have lung damage from my time in service and only have 65% of my lung capacity. This really sounds like it is going to give me a work out and that in itself makes me not want to get this.
A bad copy of the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus. The Sea to Summit is a far superior pad. None of the downfalls the Naturehike seems to have. You should test and review it as a comparison.
The weight itself should already have been a red flag. For this weight you could have purchased a proper pad with 10cm thickness for full comfort, but you would be blowing air into it like crazy. Frankly, most people just get a pad under 500g and live with a little bit of discomfort. Better than the bottom of the tent, or worse, the cold hard floor. Even the ultralight pads from the named brands don't work well for taller and heavier people. Can't help taller people, but you can surely solve it for heavier people, up to a certain limit though if you know what I mean. You need to find a way to work around these ultralight pads. One of the ways is to have something like the Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pad and lay it under the sleeping pad, and it does not add much more weight to your system. If your backpack requires a foam pad of sorts to give it support, then this is a plus to the multi-functionality of the foam pad. And then your sleeping bag, although not very thick, adds another layer of cushioning. And also there is the footprint and base of your tent. Of course it helps a lot if you set up in a grassy spot and not a hard place with a lot of gravel.
In my youth, inflatable pads had about as much life expectancy as a children's balloon. Thankfully, fabrics and adhesives have gotten many times better.
That is so very true! I have a sleeping pad from 1984 and it is still going strong today. It's heavy as h*ll but is going to outlive me I am sure. lol
- Luke
I'm over halfway done with the Appalachian Trail and I'm using a Katadyn befree because of your reviews. It has not failed me yet. Thank you for your honest reviews.
Your recommendations have saved me tons man! Thank you for all you do man!
Old time Outdoorsman and Survivalist here. I really enjoy your videos, especially the gear reviews. They are a big help in deciding what to add to the equipment list. Thank you!
I'm subscribed because your not telling us a product is good or not because you're paid to say it was good.
I'd rather hear an honest opinion from someone that is actually using the item.
And because your not bought and paid for you got my subscription.
Stay real good Sir.
Especially when you get a little older a thick pad is a must nomatter the weight!!
So glad you can give your honest reviews on items!
That was a good and fair review. I have Naturehike stuff, and I like it, but I would not buy all of their products, some are more for glamping, and on their own (Chinese) Website they even have a section for glamping. Again, even though I am a fan of Naturehike (who doesn't love value for money) I see this is a very fair review.
Sounds like the company has an inflated opinion of itself. Thanks Luke.
Excellent review as always. The best thing is that Luke does real testing - not some half baked take it out in the yard, inflate and say - cool. This is the real deal :)
For backpacking I used an old 'self-inflating' mattress (still had to top-it-off). Thin, compact, very light weight, strapped it to the side of the backpack (wherever it would fit to keep the treasured inside pack space for high-value items), and it kept most rocks from jabbing you - you learn how to prep a sleep area quickly. However, after too many years I had to retire it. Trapped hot humid air gets funky and potentially unhealthy. I still use a so-called self-inflating mattress; still have to top it off, but use a small palm size pump with a universal adapter. It's been a while, but still paid under $40 total. I tried the pool mattress - once, and gave it up; not just because of the quality issue, but you slip and slide all night long. Good sleep mattress will have at least one side treated to prevent that.
Hey which model did you get?
I used to have one of these but changed it to an insulated thermarest. When folded in half and used as a half one from head to waist it was doable but still made a lot of noise when turning around
Good review and explanation. I recently watched a video of David Canterbury about sleeping pads/air matrasses. I'm not trying to advertise his channel here in any way but he reviewed some sleeping pads and said some stuff that makes a lot of sense. Realize what kind of sleeper are you. A side sleeper you will need a thicker pad. Do you move around a lot, don't get a mummy shaped pad cause you will roll off. Out of my own experience, I once bought a superlight mummy shaped therm-a-rest that was like 100 euro's. First time I tried it, I found out my arms were outside the mat on the cold ground. These thin ultralight mummy pads are prob fine for 100 pounds skinny girls. But I'm a 200 pound ex army recon operator. I'm 177 cm almost 5 foot 8" and got wide shoulders. Wide as in with a box in my hands, I will not fit through a normal doorway but have to go sideways.
The sleeping pad I ended up buying was a Exped Synmat 9. My advise is: A sleeping pad is like buying a pair of shoes. You have to try them on. Don't believe advertising or reviews. Go to a store and try it. And please don't be a douche to try it out in a store and then buy it online to save some money. 👍
👆 Underrated comment. I'm 172cm, 66kg & with swimmer's shoulders. I've also got the hips to match, I roll around, & I'm a side-sleeper.
In my experience, nothing thinner than 8cm, or narrower than 65cm is remotely practicable as a sleeping surface, for me.
Guys, do your research before you commit money, buy once & cry once. If you look around, you might even come across a bargain that fits all your criteria, _&_ your wallet.
Good luck, everyone!
Hey i appreciate that you do kg and pounds, could you maybe add inches and cm as well? Thanks and as always, great review!
Greetings from Germany
Thanks for the review. Hope all is well with you and yours. Strength and Honor.
Recently purchased an overmont sleeping pad. It’s not ultralight, but its basically a thin air mattress small enough for motorcycle camping.
One sleeping pad that you could review is the Outwell Dreamcatcher 7.5 cm (3"). It is not made to pack in your backpack. It is way too bulky for that. But if you have transportation to your camping spot it is a sleeping pad that I can recommend you to try. I have both the 7.5cm and the 12cm (4.7") XXL version. The XXL version is a dream to sleep on. On both you can easily adjust the comfort with the valve while lying on them. A good night sleep is a good start for your next day on your camping trip.
Jeez it really is heavy for what you get. I'd love to see Luke review the Overmont pads on Amazon. I camped in 18 F with that pad and it's like $35.
Yeah, gifted one of these overmont to my dad for our camping trip. Pretty heavy but extremely comfortable and well priced. Think R Value is around 4. Something
@@TrekkingPackingGear Dude exactly. They are a bit bulky and heavy, but they are super comfortable and they really protect against the cold ground. And so inexpensive too.
I haven't heard of them before but I am will check that out now. Thanks Sam. - Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview Hey my pleasure bud!
@@TheOutdoorGearReview So i guess we will see how they will stand up to Luke's expert testing and if that was a good or bad present 😅
Good review. I’ll keep using my big Agnes.
i have the regular sleeping pad. cost around 30 USD because in our office our sleeping quarters are occupied all the time. for the cost it is reasonable. it is noisy but still acceptable. I am using in for over a year now.
I would think you are supposed to fill both sides all the way, that's how my sea to summit comfort plus was
I haven't seen their pad but all other double sided pads that I have used are single side only and in fact, it is impossible to inflate both sides at the same time. - Luke
I'm 6', and I've been using a klymit static V 3/4 pad for years. I love it.
I agree, the double sided pads are a gimmick
Agreed, this just adds extra weight. Exped pads come with a repair bag. You can repair a leak in 5 minutes. Only time I got a leak was when i stored it next to a closet partially inflated and my cat thought it was fun to stalk and play with it and put her claws in.
I cannot comment here. I have never tried a double-sided sleeping pad. Still, I try to stay open-minded. It might be just the right model for somebody, you never know. For house tent camping, I use an ultra-comfortable carp bed. It was really expensive, but for the two weeks we do usually well worth the money. For motorcycle camping, I use a 12 cm thick, inflatable mat. I will try to get an additional ultralight stretcher on my bike. Might be too much though...
"...I'm not trying to be hard..."
I would not have subscribed to your channel otherwise. Keep hitting it hard. No agenda. Just honest opinions. Thank you for all your informative reviews. Best to you and your lovely wife, mate.
I've had this pad for about a year and I really do like it but like it weights a lil heavy when I bring it around. But to me it's comfortable to sleep but I always inflate both side well and I never touch the ground. It also doesn't make as much noise as others I've tried. I always sleep well in it compared to my other pad.
Usually I would inflate the bottom part more so it is stiff that part and then the other part to my liking.
If I bought that pad, I would assume to inflate both sides without having to have instructions saying so. Sometimes it feels like you look to find things wrong with products... But your reviews are honest.
Did you watch the entire video?
Doing the good work! You are being fair, but don’t let Naturehike get away with peddling substandard products. Lol. Maybe they need to make some of their c-suite leaders camp a week with their products (If they even camp at all). I got the klymit static v since I see it so much on your adventures. It’s a good pad at a great price! Can’t afford a thermarest to compare to though😝
I could see a double sided sleeping pad working if you inflated the bottom layer to max firmness and the upper layer to 50%. Then you could have a lower layer that was firm to keep you off the ground, and an upper layer that was softer to allow for more comfort.
Thats what I'll be doing
Great review Luke as always I am very surprised that they even got back to you
I am still very disappointed in them how much I spent and what a waste of money
Stickin with my klymits 👍🏼
I’m very happy with Klymit. I have 2 of them. Great customer service also.
Bought one, leaked after half a dozen uses.
@@tomd1914 it's good to have a couple of them. one insulated for shoulder seasons and the other non insulated for summer. Klymit is the best for sleeping pads
@@technopsychobedlam then exchange it lol
@@HeyImDateMike Waited too long to use if from when I first bought it LOL
Thanks again for an honest review.
At 6’2” and 225 lbs I don’t think this sleeping pad will be for me. Thanks for the review.
Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures and your family brother coffee time
Lonewolf902 have made a Hammock Hot Tent Shelter, will you give it a try?
The "waffle-pattern-welding" of the pad, makes i heavier than needed. It uses to much material.
Adding the internal layer, it makes the pad to heavy.
It seems to not even have a very good R-value.
Agreed. Heavy, bulky with a low R value.
Too much.
@@danielkutcher5704 Spelling Nazi ?
Hey Luke thx for the review you just save me from a bad purchase, I was looking for the same sleeping pad but the couple version… BTW any tip for a couple sleeping pad? Hugs from Brazil!!!
Seems like a go at the double inflatable comfort mats from Sea to Summit, however they've not quite understood the purpose. The S2S has a separate inflatable portion around the hips so you can dial in a bit of extra comfort where you're likely to push through to the ground without adding a heap of weight. Purely related to comfort and not redundancy.
I think should test out adjustable lock poles set for tarps
Has round tip cover holds or u can put in center tarp to raise mild from 3 ft to 9 ft or more
I got a pair from Amazon check out
Have you done a review on the light speed self inflating 3" sleeping pad.
Please advise.
Love the channel. Looking for suggestions on a good lightweight sleeping pad for through hiking.
Luke do you get a lot of fall colors on lone Wolf mountain and what the temperature there
I thought the reason for two sides, is so that the air that your body has heated doesn't come in contact with the ground. Kind of like double pane windows.
Thank you!
Very helpful as usual. I do not know a lot about pads. Thank you much for the info and honesty.
I could buy a pool float for 15 bucks that would be more comfortable. And have a giant unicorn head too!
Mine inflatable pool mattress cost me $4.99 and I use my sleeping bag on top if it breaks therefore I can buy another one
@@liannislam9006 heck buy 2 so if 1 deflates you have a backup. Or buy 14 for 70 bucks.
I have used pool mattresses. They are lightweight and cheep. If you take care they can last, if not you don't have to break the bank to replace it. Bonus: they come with a built in pillow.
@@danieljones2183 Eric the viking reference to pillows?
@Redwood Rebelgirl unicorns are the next flamingos. I betcha
When i sleep on the ground with a thin pad i dig a small like 1 inch hole where my hip bone would hit and it makes a huge difference. Fyi
That's a good tip low, specially if you're looking to carry lightweight stuff
I know this is an older video of a naturhike pad.
But i was wondering if you could review a different naturhike pad.
It is the "ultralight naturhike high R-Value (5.8) inflatable mat" or TUYE5.8
My biggest concern with this thing would be the actual warmth.
As the price is around 100/120€ a 80/100€ jump to a thermarest x-therm is quit steep but if it isn't warmer then a summer R3~ pad then it simply is 120€ wasted.
Happy new year!
Very nice, I'd like to see more videos with Naturhike equipment. Especially the TEST's.
...good advice, keep safe..
I’ve been been pretty happy with my Wellax pad
I will stick to my Exped 9cm Down Mat...rated to -20 C and very comfortable, buy quality once, I have had mine for over 10 years without an issue. Or for lightweight tracking an Exped synthetic fill winter mat.
Thx again Luke
Speaking of 'comfortable'.... is there any chance you could possibly review something called the 'Helko Werk Waxed Canvas Bedroll'?
It's done in the style of an old-world bedroll, meant to be used with a blanket (wool?) wrapped inside, without needing a tent at all! They're NOT at all ultralight, but instead are meant to be super durable, and last a lifetime (and expensive!)...but, a very interesting/cool product nonethless, that doesn't get much love on youtube!
Love the videos as always!
is there a budget one that you would recommend? i was think about getting this. thanks
Wow, that's expensive. I bought my Klymit Static V for less than this and at no time do I ever touch the ground.
I think Naturehike will improve over time, especially if they listen to your reviews. Actually that's all they have to do to make quality products lol
it's like the weight and size of an insulated pad, same price as a few other insulated pads that size, but without the insulation. For that price why wouldn't you just buy a Klymit or Big Agnes that offer better lightweight pads for about the same?
I have it and I love it.
Me too. Why should I as a 6'4 248-pound man listen to a 5'4 160-pound guy whine? I have no complaints about it. If it's "heavy", luke, you need to try a weight room. Two pounds. Jesus...
Thanks for video as always! Love your outro music
👍thanks Luke
Just discovered your channel and love it
What is the ground sheet you are using in this video?
Are there any pads that are good for big boys like me who weigh nearly 200 pounds? Just about everything I've owned required some kind of quilting on top of it.
Mostly- I'm over 300 and I find the Venture 4th self inflating a decent night's sleep. I gave more stats under a different response if you care to know.
I think I'll stick with my Finnish Sleeping Mat. A little large but I strap it to the outside of the pack. Indestructible, and comfy...
I carry a Coleman convoluted foam pad. .8 lbs and never leaks. Kind of big though.
I thought the idea for 2 sided was the warm air heated by your body never lost heat to the cold side touching the ground. then your body would reheat... then so on...
My two year old Klymit inflatable pad was half the price, it is TINY when stowed and is actually comfortable in the field! Will avoid Naturehike and its junk products. Thanks Luke
Don’t dismiss all naturehike products, I would say unless it’s a tent stay away from the rest 😂
I bought a similar pad to this. Absolutely not comfortable. I found the same effects as you experienced and I found myself in contact with the ground. I replaced it the very next trip with a tubular one.
Could you do a review of the naturehike 30+5L ultralight backpack? that one does look interesting..
I got a cheap 30 bucks I think, Double sided pad Just because I thought? 1/2 is better than nothing if I get a hole in one side. Finish sleeping and fix in the morning, Why rough it or fix in the middle of the night.
Why are there no pads with kevlar / puncture proof fabrics?
I have an Exped ultralight mat which is triple the cost of this one but oh so comfy, very lightweight and has a tiny packsize.
Quality costs money and this NH pad is in my opinion a nice alternative for people who only go car camping once a year and dont want to spend a fortune on gear. This is clearly not made for backpacking. 70 bucks is too expensive I agree, it should be around 30.
Great in depth review Luke. 💯❤👍
Did you try inflating it more? Just curious if it can hold more air.
You could get a bit more air in it if you forced it but that would decrease overall comfort. It would be like sleeping on a rock.
- Luke
I'm interested in the foam/air 490 gram one
We trust you . If you say it not good, then we know it's not good
195x62cm that is already long and wide version(77x25in)(6.4ft). the regular seize is 183x51cm (72x20in) what is neoair xlite R. Im 182cm(6ft) and I don't need big mat like this one, R seize is enough for me, BTW this long pad looks way too big for you, nonetheless as you said it's very heavy and big, not worthy to carry around, maybe car camping
Would love to see videos on the Nemo brand of sleeping pads
What sleeping pad do you recommend? I'm not too concerned with weight.
Clint- if you aren't super concerned about space/weight a good budget option is the Venture 4th self inflating pad. It's mummy shaped, has an R4 ish rating, and rolls into about a 1ft long roll that's about 10in in diameter. It's not quite 2in, but with the foam interior I find it fairly comfortable.
With the way it holds under the person's weight it's a good thing they don't make them for people over 6 foot, unless they are a bean pole. I'd personally turn that into a pro.
Please please can you do a review on the Naturehike 3d sidewall sleeping pad. Model no: Nh20fcd02. Would really appreciate it as I honestly value your reviews
what pad would you like
Yep, too expensive and heavy. Bought a house brand (Biltima) inflatable single bed for about $23, using for a 3rd year, weighs one kg about 10 cm blown up. Good comfort, I am a side sleeper. Only drawback it it takes about 40 breaths to blow it up.
They have Biltema in the US??
@@northernswedenstories1028 No, the Walmart heirs wouldn't allow it, I am in Sweden. Just FYI, Biltima's 200SEK tent is not quite as bad as you would expect. Had to buy one when my real tent was stolen off my bike during five day trip. Shouldn't have stopped at Lidl without tipping the door woman🙄. Need to put a tarp over it if it rains, otherwise functional.
@@lindatisue733 haha. I think that if a tent needs a tarp to stay dry then it's not a tent 🤣🤣. Men kör på ändå!
I feel it would be an ok product for canoe camping where you can often get away with a bit more weigth, but space migth still be at a premium. And is cheeper than somethimg like my nemo.
Thanks Luke, I’m glad I don’t have that one.
Is it worth it? Now that you said it isn't, I trust you.
Thanks
My main issue if I get this is the breathing into the pad. I have lung damage from my time in service and only have 65% of my lung capacity. This really sounds like it is going to give me a work out and that in itself makes me not want to get this.
Good job brother ....
Good review
Have you ever thought about doing a video of good gear for people to get into camping with?
Can you point us to a good pad
A bad copy of the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus. The Sea to Summit is a far superior pad. None of the downfalls the Naturehike seems to have. You should test and review it as a comparison.
The weight itself should already have been a red flag. For this weight you could have purchased a proper pad with 10cm thickness for full comfort, but you would be blowing air into it like crazy. Frankly, most people just get a pad under 500g and live with a little bit of discomfort. Better than the bottom of the tent, or worse, the cold hard floor.
Even the ultralight pads from the named brands don't work well for taller and heavier people. Can't help taller people, but you can surely solve it for heavier people, up to a certain limit though if you know what I mean. You need to find a way to work around these ultralight pads. One of the ways is to have something like the Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pad and lay it under the sleeping pad, and it does not add much more weight to your system. If your backpack requires a foam pad of sorts to give it support, then this is a plus to the multi-functionality of the foam pad. And then your sleeping bag, although not very thick, adds another layer of cushioning. And also there is the footprint and base of your tent. Of course it helps a lot if you set up in a grassy spot and not a hard place with a lot of gravel.
Yeah I think I will stick with my Klymit Static V. That Naturehike thing looks like a clunker.
You should get a go fund me account and design the ultimate all in one survival kit
Nope that's not a good price or the pad for me thanx for review I'll not buy this one myself ill stick with my Coleman it's worked great so far
If it can't double as a floatation device, it isn't good enough to sleep on.
It’s funny , I’m pretty sure my one man nature hike vik 1tent weighs less than that pad. lol
Wow that's heavy
Invest in sleep and buy once, cry once.
Pass!!!
I have the naturhike but never works, its terrible.