Insulated V Ultralite SL™ Sleeping Pad

My pack weight finally matches my ambition now that I’m not lugging a three-pound brick. The valve system inflates fast enough that setting up in fading light feels effortless, and the insulation held up on a frosty 28-degree night without a single cold spot.

Took this out for a three-night trip and the insulated layer actually earned its weight, kept me warm even when temps dropped below freezing. The pad’s surface is surprisingly grippy too, so I didn’t slide around even on a slight slope. It packs down small enough that I didn’t have to rearrange my w

I’ve slept on a lot of pads that felt like balloons, but this one’s horizontal baffles actually kept me from rolling off all night, and the insulated layer made a real difference on cold granite. It’s light enough that I barely notice the added comfort in my pack, which is exactly what I wanted.