Best mattress for DL Ridgerunner?

[Benjamin6264]

I've tried the following:

- Thermarest Neoair Xtherm (Large)
- Sea To Summit Ether Light XT
- Klymit Static V Luxe Insulated
- Klymit Static V Luxe Insulated SL

They all did ok, but I'm still searching for the -perfect- mattress for this use case.

The main requirements for me:

- Keeps the hammock as flat as possible
- Has enough insulation to forego a downquilt most of the year
- Isn't too noisy when shifting around
- Large enough not to shift around inside the hammock (25-30" based on my experience)

Would love to hear some opinions from fellow DL Ridgerunner users, especially on rectangular pads, which I haven't tried yet. Cheers!

[Shug]

Exped ! I always find Exped pads to be really good. Baffles from head to toe.
I have an Exped Downmat XP. Good to -35ºF. But not too hot at other times really.
Worth a look. Not cheap.
Shug

[Benjamin6264]

Thanks Shug! Do you feel the pad press on your shoulders once you're on it? That was my main gripe with the Klymit 30": it tends to fold like a taco unless inflated to the very max.

[Countrybois]

Exped ! I always find Exped pads to be really good. Baffles from head to toe.
I have an Exped Downmat XP. Good to -35ºF. But not too hot at other times really.
Worth a look. Not cheap.
Shug

Is the -35° on the ground or in the Ridgerunner?

I ask because I found that a 3.2 r value in the Ridgerunner barely gets me to 40°F.


I, too am experimenting with various pads in the RR. Right now I have the S2S Etherlight XT Extreme and Thermarast NeoAir XTherm MAX both rectangle ... Just waiting for cold enough weather to give them an actual test.

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[Shug]

Is the -35° on the ground or in the Ridgerunner?

I ask because I found that a 3.2 r value in the Ridgerunner barely gets me to 40°F.


I, too am experimenting with various pads in the RR. Right now I have the S2S Etherlight XT Extreme and Thermarast NeoAir XTherm MAX both rectangle ... Just waiting for cold enough weather to give them an actual test.

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On the ground as per their website.

More than likely lose a bit in the hammock since the pad is in the air.

[Hoppy901]

Exped ! I always find Exped pads to be really good. Baffles from head to toe.
I have an Exped Downmat XP. Good to -35ºF. But not too hot at other times really.
Worth a look. Not cheap.
Shug

I have the Exped Synmat XP. I really like it. Fits perfect in the RR sleeve. Like Shug says "not cheap".

[Benjamin6264]

Looking at the Downmat product line...very interesting...do you have any experience with the Synmat ones?

[Shug]

Looking at the Downmat product line...very interesting...do you have any experience with the Synmat ones?

I don't but imagine that the quality is just as good as the down ones.

[JollyRoger70]

I’ve had good luck with an old Thermarest Base Camp in my DL Ridgerunner. I still like a UQ, though.


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[Adroa]

I have used the Nemo Tensor Insulated wide sleeping pad for quite a few years and really like it. It packs up small and has kept me warm all by itself down to around 30 degrees. I have also paired it up with a 20 degree UQ and was comfortable somewhere between 0-10 if memory serves (certainly didn't feel like I was pushing it. In terms of comforts it has been wonderful. I originally got the UQ with the idea that I would use that instead of a sleeping pad but found a sleeping pad way more comfortable in a double layer RR.