Flextail R5 ZERO Mattress | Insulated Sleeping Pad Test

I manaaged to get one of the new R5 Zero mat from Flextail. which is their new insulated inflatable sleeping pad. with an R value of 5.6 (ASTM International R value Certification)
and the 4S testing for Seal Safe Standard.
This video contains details of the mat, an overnight test during March of 2024 and my honest thoughts and feedback.
Here is the product link from Flextail. bit.ly/3T53QbB
Discount Code CAMPLIFE15 for 15% off.
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[@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 : )

[@expat0149]

Love mine , never had a mat with an r value before :)

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

It does help keep you warm 👍👍

[@deanoboland]

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

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks 👍

[@danozeman26]

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

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

yeah, that's no fun.

[@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.

[@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 : )

[@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.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

It's a pain for sure.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

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

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks 👍

[@СергейВысоцкий-щ8г]

Спасибо за обзор. Подскажите, в каком состоянии коврик сейчас? как часто вы его использовали?

[@stuarthill7488]

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

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks Stuart : )

[@Rick-gb5jj]

Great review, just ordered one. Cheers

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

👍👍

[@peterdixon999]

Any chance of a long term review

[@j.brewer7717]

Great review Dan👍

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks : )

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@M-zx3gk]

What’s the sleeping bag ?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

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

[@ipedros7]

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

[@deanoboland]

Whoops field test completed

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

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

[@olivern4784]

How is the pad doing?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Still going fine.

[@Nobby77]

Good review dude,

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thanks mate!

[@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?

[@rockgsxr]

available in the uk

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

outdoorgearessentials.co.uk/products/flextail-5-6-r-value-air-mat?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=3627b06d4&pr_rec_pid=7742306648261&pr_ref_pid=7484801122501&pr_seq=uniform

[@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.

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️👍👍

[@ewengillies9826]

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

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

I never do mate ; )

[@campinghikingbikingandkaya858]

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