Highlights
BEST USE: Ultralight Backpacking
WEIGHT: 13.8oz | 390g
PERFORMANCE: 1.5 Season
PACKED SIZE: 3.5 x 7.5 in | 9 x 19 cm
Shipping & Returns
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DHL GoGreen for orders to Germany, Austria and Czech Republic and
GLS Klima Protect for orders to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
For orders with a value below 75€ we charge a shipping fee of 4,95€. We do not charge shipping fees for orders with a value over 75€.
All orders received by 12:00 noon on weekdays are usually shipped the same day. Later orders are usually dispatched the following working day.
Delivery time can take up to three working days Germany-wide and up to four working days for orders outside of Germany, and depends on the shipping service provider.
All orders can be returned within 14 days of purchase. However, for the sake of the environment, please make sure to keep returns as low as possible.
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Description
The Ether Light XT Air Sleeping Mat is perfect for warm-weather backpackers looking for a quiet, lightweight sleeping pad that offers a high degree of comfort. The XT Air-Sprung Cells use loops of a strong, flexible material to provide a plush sleeping experience. The uprated 30D/40D face fabric is quiet and durable, and the lamination technology continues Sea to Summit’s class-leading reliability.
Design Details
Technical Features
Air Sprung Cells are the core technology used in Sea to Summit Air Mats and are the reason you will sleep more comfortably on a Sea to Summit mat than on a conventional air pad. Inspired by the springs of a modern pocket sprung mattress, dozens of interconnected chambers (called Air Sprung Cells) perfectly support your weight and conform to your body contours. The Ether Light range uses loops of TPU material to connect the top and bottom welds. This produces a thicker cell to give you a plush sleeping experience without compromising on Sea to Summit's Air Sprung Cell comfort.
The Airstream Pumpsack is Sea to Summit's big volume mattress pump which we've now integrated into the stuff sack of every Air Sprung Cell mat. The clever design opens at one end to stow the air mat and the other end unfolds to become the built-in pump. The Airstream Pumpsack can be inflated with a single breath and takes just two or three cycles to fill our mats. Not only is it faster than inflation by mouth, but there is minimal breath condensation entering the mat and it eliminates dizziness from blowing the mat up directly by mouth. The Airstream Pumpsack is also compatible with Sea to Summit's smaller multifunction valve, which is now featured on the updated Aeros pillow range, along with the Air Seats.
To ensure that you will be warm when you sleep (especially when the ground is colder), it is essential to know how well your sleeping mat resists heat loss into the ground. This resistance is known as an R-Value. A laboratory-tested R-Value is the only way to measure resistance to heat loss. Sea to Summit has always provided independent lab-tested R-Values for its sleeping mats. Since January 2020 we have used the industry standard ASTM F3340-18 test to provide R-Values for our mats. There are other factors which will determine how well a sleeping mat will insulate; but the standardized ASTM R-Value test means that you can compare resistance to heat loss in sleeping pads across different brands.
The Pillow Lock System comprises of self-adhesive hook-and-loop patches which are supplied with all Sea to Summit sleeping mats (as of Spring 2019). Attached to your sleeping mat, these patches secure your pillow and prevent it slipping – yet they will not snag on clothing or other lightweight fabrics. All Sea to Summit Pillows (as of Spring 2019) are compatible with this system. Existing pillows can be made Pillow Lock compatible by adding an Aeros Pillow Case.
Tech specs
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Best UseSummer backpacking, bike touring, paddle touring, camping
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Comes WithStuff sack with integrated Airstream™ Pump, Repair Kit, PillowLock™
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Fabric30D / 40D nylon with anti-microbial liquid-extruded TPU lamination
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R-Value1.2
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Season Rating1.5 Season
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SpecialExtrusion TPU Lamination to reduce delamination
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Thickness4 in / 10 cm
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Frequently Asked questions
Really comfortable at this thickness?
Yes. Thickness isn't the key factor for sleeping pad comfort – the number of points of suspension is. Our air sprung cell sleeping pads support your body weight with hundreds of individually air-filled springs.
Easy to inflate?
Yes! The supplied stuff sack features an integrated Airstream Pump which will quickly inflate the sleeping pad. This means no dizziness for you, and practically no condensation moisture inside the pad.
Did you know that you can turn the Stuff Sack inside out and have a pump for your Sea to Summit pillow? Try it out!
Noisy when I shift around in my sleep?
Air mats (such as our Air Sprung Cell mats) are in general noisier than mats that have a foam construction (such as our Self-Inflating mats) due to their technical construction. However, the reflective material (Exkin Platinum) and the durable outer material of our Air Sprung Cell mats are both very quiet compared to other mats in this category.
Is the Ether Light XT warm enough for cold weather use?
No. This air sleeping pad has a tested R-Value of 1.2 and is designed for summer use. Colder-weather users should choose an insulated sleeping pad.
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