KilosGear winter insulated sleep pad review | Could this be the best all round sleep pad?

I will be testing the gear I have been gifted over the coming weeks, and giving regular feedback in the videos I film.
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[@allieregan643]

On my list, thanks for a great review.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@RichardOutdoors]

On the list. Great vid!

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Cheers Rich. Hopefully a nice toasty camp on it soon 🔥👌🏻💤

[@jaycochrane97]

Been looking at this for ages , definitely will get one.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Lovely comfy pad and really nice thick material, mine is still like new. Feel free to use discount code ASDJFHJKDSH263 Any questions just ask

[@jaycochrane97]

Cheers great vid .

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@jaycochrane97 cheers. Hopefully it showed it in enough detail.

[@duncan3144]

I have just purchased one. I have always slept on two Karrimor Karrimats.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Nice. It’s a nice comfy mat. The good thing is you don’t have to pump it up hard as it’s thick so won’t touch the floor, so you can have it a bit soft and I found it way more comfy that way. Conforms to your body better This will feel like luxury compared to those 2 mats 👌🏻💤

[@LAuRaJKellY31]

Apologies if i missed this, but were you able to use that pump you used for the decathalon mat for the Kilosgear mat too? thanks a mil, great video!

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Hi Laura, yes I used it this weekend on it. The flextailgear pumps come with multiple adaptors so I had to use a different one to the decathlon. Thank you.

[@LAuRaJKellY31]

@@thebikepackingadventurer great to hear! thank you!

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@LAuRaJKellY31 it is by far warm enough for me, and in the UK it rarely gets colder than -6 outside of scotland, and I didn't feel any cold from below so it's perfect and comfy

[@kylegriffiths6600]

Looking forward to your review after your weekend , will you be in a tent or your hooped Elan bivvy

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Will be in the tent. This may be a touch tall for the bivvy, although I will try it in there too at some point

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Turned out to be a very good comfy pad. Nice and warm all through the winter. Will now see what it’s like as the weather gets warmer

[@muddyfunker3014]

Nice one, thanks for the review. Found this from your link on one of the ads on Facebook. Is this still a decent purchase. I doubt there's any pads around R4 for the price. It's currently around £80, I'm guessing there's nothing better at that price? Thanks👍🏻

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Glad you found it helpful. I can’t find a warmer more comfy pad for the money. The next best I’ve found is when I tried a friends exped, but that is so much more money. Feel free to use my discount code BIKESOUTDOOR to get an extra 10% off. The material is nice and thick too, which is good for twig protection. I’ve camped loads on this over the last 5 months and it’s been great

[@muddyfunker3014]

@@thebikepackingadventurer Ace, thanks for the reply and code. Looks like it's the one to beat for the money, it also looks like my day is going to get more spendy 😂👍🏻

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@muddyfunker3014 we all love new kit days 😂. No worries you’re welcome.

[@draganburza79]

Hi, thanks for the review. How would this pad feel in summer with warm temperatures? Do I need to look at something else? Regards

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

It’s pretty good. It’s not so warm that you’ll sweat. I’ve used it mid summer I just then use a lightweight sleeping bag which is suited to 10°C or high. Very thin. The main thing is this is comfy and the built in pillow is wide

[@TheWalkingKev]

That is an absolute beast of a sleep mat. Let us know how you get on in the cold with it.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

That’s why I have thought about it for a while, so I was very grateful to be sent it. Similar it seems to the trekology ul80 but that has no insulation at all. This pad even laying on it with bare skin you can feel heat radiate back, but a couple more camps will tell all. Not had a night cold enough yet to properly test, but it seems promising. Very comfy

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Turned out to be a very good comfy pad. Nice and warm all through the winter. Will now see what it’s like as the weather gets warmer

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@thebikepackingadventurer thanks for the update. What temps did you use it in?

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@TheWalkingKev down to -6 the air temperature read. Ground was solid frozen. My latest camp video a month ago showed conditions. No cold spots either so really pleased

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@thebikepackingadventurer I'll check that video out as I need a warmer winter mat.

[@shahanachamberlain9756]

Hi there just wantint to know if it loses a considerable amount of air at night, or if any of the seals puncture at all?

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Hi. I’ve not had any leaks or punctures. Holds air very well

[@shauntoop3193]

The only thing puts me of is price ,would you say its similar to the Trekology ul80 ?

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

My friend has the Trekology UL80 but it is 100% hollow with no insulation. Only suitable for summer in my opinion. He found out the hard way as he was freezing in a winter camp, even with a foam army roll mat underneath. I won’t sacrifice on warmth overnight and I’m not a particularly cold person either. Nothing worse than ruining a trip from lack of sleep. The UL80 is very thin material too so not sure how it stacks up for robustness either. Use my discount code BIKESOUTDOOR for 10% off to make it a touch cheaper

[@mantiskf2003]

a very helpful review. As noted in comments on other sleeping mat comparison videos, the Denier of the material for durability should be a factor. Can you find details of the Denier as the reason for the extra weight?

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

It only states high density nylon on website, but looking in to if I bought these as a trade person directly from China (which I’m sure is the case here) looks like the manufacturer states 40D nylon. I think the weight being a little under a kilo isn’t too bad when considering no need to carry a separate pillow or pump. Although to be honest I would prefer no hand pump as I always have my tiny electric pump with me. Good for emergencies I guess. It is a chunky pad too so I accepted the weight for the comfort it gives me. I think it only works out around 200g heavier than my old pad/separate pillow combo previously, but is hugely more comfy, and no trying to find my pillow in the night now

[@tubefreakmuva]

Really loos good, now meed a deal lol

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Yes it’s so comfy. For me comfort wins over pack size and weight every time. Nothing beats a good nights sleep. I have a discount code in the description if that helps

[@kylegriffiths6600]

How did this pad sleep like , have you tested it yet

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Very well. My most recent video was the coldest camp I have used it. It was -6 degrees Celsius and not any cold spots at all. It would cope with lower temps than that with a foam mat under it too. It’s my go to pad now and I don’t need a separate pillow either

[@sophieholmes7870]

Any news on the warmth of the mat? Cheers :)

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Hi Sophie, I have had a few sleeps on it now and it’s much more comfy than my old pad, certainly warmer but we have had a warm autumn/fall so far. I am camping in the Peak District this weekend and will be a better test for the warmth of it as it should be -4/-5 degrees Celsius this weekend. I will be filming this camp so will give my feedback on the next video, which I should publish next week

[@sophieholmes7870]

Great thanks for the reply, I'll keep an eye out for the new video 👍😁. Enjoy your trip

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@sophieholmes7870 thank you, I love the winter camps so hoping for heavy snow soon 🤞🏻 have a good day

[@stephenlambert9826]

It hasn’t been ASTM rated so highly doubt it has a true r rating of 4

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

I don’t tend to focus on r value numbers as most companies embellish. All I know is this one feels warm. Not as warm as thermarest x therm at all, but I don’t feel any uk cold through it. The main thing for me though is the thickness of a pad for comfort. My decathlon one is super comfy too, and if going on lightweight overnighters I will still use that

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Hi Thank you for this. Alas the link given says "Page does not exist"?

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Try using the new link I’ve just changed it to or using discount code ASDJFHJKDSH263

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Thank you so much for your very quick reply, and yes it all worked. Alas the price has DOUBLED to £80. I'm too late !@@thebikepackingadventurer

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@lauriebloggs8391 doubled??? The discount I used to get was 10% but now is only 5%.

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Ah, if not quite the bargain, KilosGear gave me 20% off two, which still makes it very competitive. Button pushed 🙂@@thebikepackingadventurer

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@lauriebloggs8391 you’ll enjoy the comfort of them for sure. I’d find it hard to buy another pad now. UK temps don’t need anything warmer in my opinion

[@nickcook8523]

Has anyone tried this mat in their Haven hammock?

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

I’ve never seen the haven tent, but that looks awesome for a flat sleep and also like a spacious bivvy. Have you got one?

[@gabby07001]

How much does it weigh?

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

I mentioned that in the video, did you not watch the whole thing? Tut tut 😂 778grams when I weighed it. I’m not a weight weeny I am more about comfort. It’s a good weight for a thick, warm and cost effective pad. Especially as I don’t need to take a pillow now. I love it and is my go to pad now

[@beezwaks]

Looks alot like the cumulus LT,

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Similar. Lots of pads look alike as it’s a simple design. So many good pads to choose from out there. All personal preference more on size and weight I think as most perform great

[@lauriebloggs8391]

........currently about £26 temu???????????

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Similar but not the same. Wolfwalker did the same, I bought one and it was hollow so no insulation. Plus it actually burst at the seam using it once. Cheap copies of everything in this world. Looks very similar and may even be the same but I thought that with the wolfwalker and wasted £32 trying it.

[@neovo903]

That r rating isn't actually measured, no where does it list the rating using the ASTM F3340-18 testing. It's a scam

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

A lot of pads have r ratings but aren’t ASTM F3340-18 standard. It doesn’t mean it’s a scam so not quite sure why you have felt the need to comment but hey, here we are! I have tested pads that state they have a r rating of 5 or above and are tested, but have felt cold through them, I have also tested ones under 4 and felt no cold spots. Proof is in the performance always in my eyes. Consumers use r ratings as a guide, once you use it and are happy, then that’s all that matters. A scam is where someone is trying to miss sell a product. This is not the case with this pad, in my experience. It is comfy, kept me warm and that’s my findings. I am happy with that and so are many others 👌🏻😊

[@petermclean8243]

@@thebikepackingadventurer i did see the standard numbers for the rating somewhere on there site. how did you go with it out in the field ? did you think the R4 rating is around the mark? i just ordered one in Australia and enjoyed your review

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@petermclean8243 I think it is about right. I wasn’t cold on it and it was -6°C. I had a foam mat underneath but if I was on my older pad I have always used I have felt the cold floor in warmer temps. It’s comfy, warm enough for UK temps and not £200+ like a thermarest. You will like it