Flextail R5 ZERO Mattress | Insulated Sleeping Pad Test

[@SussexOutdoors]

That looks like a pretty damn fine mat! Flextail does seem to pride themselves in their engineering, which is always great to see! I own a couple of flextail items... This might be one of the next... All the best, James 💚🙏

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

other than its a bit slippery, I can't really fault it.

[@ohdearism]

I bought a mummy version of this pad recently and was impressed with the heat reflection - you really can feel it on your back or hand upon touch. However, on it's first outing on Mam Tor last week, one of the side baffle bonds popped loose down the entire length of the pad, after only one hours' use. I weigh 79kg! With a sense of great disappointment had to cut my wild camping trip sort. Flextail have offered me a refund, but I'm not sure whether I should buy another and hope it also doesn't fail. I paid £51 including tax from Flextail's shop on Ali, along with the zero pump they recommend inflating it with, which i paid £17 for (it's fantastic). Definitely worth it, providing it doesn't go 'pop' in the night and leave you in utter shock. I may try the wider pad instead and just take a chance that it's actually been through a QC test.

[@Linleys]

Yes yes that is a good mat for sure. Your off-camera comments to me during the camp were positive overall too. See how it lasts of course, but excellent intro video there mate. Cheers, Warren :)

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks mate : )

[@stephenwilliams1824]

The way they are deflated, rolled up and put into that carrier bag at the manufacturers will never be repeated. I always struggle to get both sleeping pads and bags back in as they are so slippy.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

@stephenwilliams1824 yep, some are easier than others.. this one is not easy!

[@Rick-gb5jj]

Had mine a few months. Definitely an upgrade in the trekology ul80. Never been able to fold it snall enough to get back in the bag tho.

[@simonmartin5284]

Turn your pump around to suckout the air vacuum pack. Just curious i know nothing about most of this stuff. Let me know. Love your work mate. See you soon. ✌😎.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

yes, you can extract more air that way.. but its the insulation I think that makes it hard to pack.. but that's what keeps you warm too.. I guess it's a trade off.

[@WildCamper]

Gonna watch with interest mate,

[@WildCamper]

Hmm I do like mats like klymit that have the silicone markings that helps stop the slide and my thermarest that has a decent sized bag but maybe I will try one of these ! Atb mate

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

yes, I think its biggest fault is the slipperiness. other than that, I can't fault it.

[@danozeman26]

Looks a good mat. I bought a cheap one and you can feel the cold straight away

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

yeah, that's no fun.

[@peterdixon999]

Any chance of a long term review

[@hedleythorne]

Great R value for the price, I may consider this. Currently using foam mattress but winter is coming.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

only issue with air mats is they're fragility. you have to look after them, especially in winter when you're far from the car.

[@multigabby2]

Hi did the pump come with the Matt?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

No. But it's from the same company.

[@afhevh]

If it holds up, $140 for a good winter pad is a deal.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

yep, you're right there.

[@Jonsoh811]

Purely based on transparentness... Do I see correctly that both the outside baffles aren't insulated? Only the middle 6?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

yes, that's correct.

[@Rick-gb5jj]

Great review, just ordered one. Cheers

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

👍👍

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Amazing video on the Flextail R5 zero matress looks amazing my mate got one he said its comfortable I'm buying one cheers Dan

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

cheers Andrew : )

[@deanoboland]

Great job on the video Dan, look forward to your input after use in the field

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks 👍

[@j.brewer7717]

Great review Dan👍

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks : )

[@Daarreee]

Very similar to Exped even can see on video that is edge tube sligtly darker color than midle witch mean that tere is no isulation on the edges as the on Exped.If it's cheaper than Exped witch i have , i would buy it.

[@stuarthill7488]

5+R from something so small and light !? Nice demonstration thanks Dan

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks Stuart : )

[@ipedros7]

The shuffle, is its a case of adding silicone beads? Sounds like a lilo, looks like a lilo. :) .

[@M-zx3gk]

What’s the sleeping bag ?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

@@M-zx3gk this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/pniuk4maZqahfqcsi=NKqnMtZCKg_e_cZ0

[@olivern4784]

How is the pad doing?

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

That looks a cracking mat and very good value , top notch review as always 👌

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks 👍

[@deanoboland]

Whoops field test completed

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

it'll come out again. I like it : )

[@ewengillies9826]

Now you won't want to get up in the mornings Dan. Bushyboy Oz.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

I never do mate ; )

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Dan, I was just gonna put in an algorithm comment this time around, ......... but you know I cant simply do that ; ) Yep, what would a slightly bigger bag cost to produce ........... peanuts, .... perhaps walnuts, I'd say, ............. you can take or leave the pun : ) I like the R value and outside support, though as a 6 footer, its too short. Back in the day, I couldn't of cared less, ....... but now I do ; ) As a fellow side sleeper, I wonder why pillows aren't an integral feature these days, ..... at least on some models, surely it would work out much the same in size/weight as carrying a separate item, but with the benefit of a single inflation, (just let their excellent pump do it all), as well as being captive, (no chance of sliding around). Cheers Duke.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

I have given the company my feedback.. they are looking at a bigger bag. which is good. I have a mat with a built in pillow.. and I don't like it, it just isn't that comfy.. I think as I like to move the pillow around slightly to get comfortable. the built in version just doesn't do it for me. yeah, the size is slightly short for a lot of people I think.. which is odd. my exped mat is the long and wide version, and its over 6 foot long.. but its a £250. mat... for £100. there will always be compromises I reckon. hope you're well mate. sorry I have got being on comments.. another dose of man flu this week and I've struggled with motivation.

[@michelearata2950]

Fabulous video and I would like to know the brand of your pillow as I am considering buying it and many people use it.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

It's the FLEXTAIL zero pillow 👍

[@michelearata2950]

@@CampLifeBushcraft but have someting much softness maybe?

[@Nobby77]

Good review dude,

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks mate!

[@rockgsxr]

available in the uk

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

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[@campinghikingbikingandkaya858]

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[@alanarmer8069]

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