THERM-A-REST NEOAIR XLITE SLEEPING PAD | POST PCT REVIEW

[@markcummings6856]

One of the best thorough reviews of this pad. Thanks Mary.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Wow, thank you Mark!

[@anitavincent7447]

Thank you for this valuable information (as was the stove and hand warmer videos) It’s always good to get the unbiased opinion of a seasoned hiker like yourself and the extra effort you put forth in researching the most recent models. Hope we can all get out there soon to enjoy the great outdoors. Love the sheep, they make me happy. 🙏🏻🤗🤟🏻

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so very much Anita 😊I'll film by the sheep again soon for you 🐑🐑🐑

[@frd1238]

That was a very well done video Mary! Great informational line up , beautiful back drop and great sound. Listening to the Crinkle section made me want some potato chips or “crisps,” as said in the UK.😊. For your other viewers, I am an older hiker and when I tried this mattress I found I had soreness when I was laying on my back as it tended to pull on my back joints. This is an awesome mattress as experienced by many of my hiker friends. Thank goodness for REI that allows you to return a product if it doesn’t work for you. Thank you Mary for another wonderful video!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much Fred! I appreciate your comments for other viewers too 😊

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Another great video with all the information necessary. Thank you so much. Blessings

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

So nice of you Betty, thank you 😊

[@janicewhitaker3437]

Thank you Mary! I so enjoy your reviews. I've been looking at this one. Now I'll get one!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Glad it helped Sea Angel!

[@susanmansfield8025]

Great video review of the product Mary and a lovely setting to demonstrate. I started to get a bit worried as the mist started closing in behind you, but fortunately you finished in time. x

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much..yes it was certainly coming in!

[@stephanieniesen1804]

Thanks for your review! I just got myself a women's version to replace my Big Agnes mat. I can't wait to use it!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Hope you enjoy it Stephanie!

[@allencrider]

I use the shorty version. I'm a side sleeper, but I also curl up in the spoon position so the short is perfect.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

That's the one I have, though I haven't had a chance to use it. Thanks, Mary. 👍🙂

[@derekfox5510]

Another fabulous video sweetheart 😁 and there was me thinking the crinkling sound was you having a sneaky packet of crisps in the night 🤣🤣😘

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

I'm surprised you heard me over the sound of your biscuits🤣🤣 Thank you darling😘

[@Woodthrush]

Excellent video and very thorough! Still deciding if I need the blow up sack. Thank you, Mary! 👍

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@littlethislittlethat456]

Another great review. I too have a Thermarest X-lite but the Large one and it weighs a pound but I like the extra width and length. It was PRICEY in the states. I too sleep on my side and roll from side to side and I get a dead hand on either side after a while and have to move it to get it back to life. I have not bottomed out with this pad yet. I have not slept in snow with my pad yet but for all the times I have used it, I feel like it has very good insulating value. John from MI

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much for sharing John, I'm glad it wasn't just me with the dead feeling in my hand/arm.

[@keithcarper8809]

Another top notch review from Tinkerbell. A 5 time AT thru hiker uses this pad and suggests letting a little air out, as you mentioned. He believes this also helps reduce the chance of leaks. Thanks again Tink! 🧚‍♀️

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks for sharing Keith!

[@jno5]

Another great unbiased review; I hope you keep doing more videos like these last few......maybe on your cooking equipment. I know you’ve done the Pocket Rocket; but what about your pots, pans, cups, cutlery etc.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks! Will do FreeToWheel!

[@TheHikingChick1]

Great review as always. I just purchased this pad to replace the Big Ages QCore SLX which didn't keep me warm on a 50 degree F night. Hoping this does the trick for me on the PCT! 🌻💛

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much, hope you enjoy it!

[@metrixon11]

great review

[@tommckinney1489]

Thanks Mary. I use the men's version of the one you showed. I'm works well, but I have been thinking about getting the "shorty" version and using my pack under my legs for warmth. I guess hikers are never satisfied :). Thanks for the tip about R values. I hadn't heard they changed the test method and I would have been confused if I bought a new one.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

You are so welcome Tom!

[@mikefleming6335]

Great Review Mary!!!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Mike!

[@dachsdk1559]

Good and thorough review, thanks! I ended up selling my NeoAir regular though, after some restless nights. I kept rolling of it, so I would defintely not reccommend the regular width. Maybe the wide would have done the trick, but I dind't try it, as I went and bought a Exped Synmat HL LW instead. I think the longitudinal baffles is a lot more comfortable, and they keep me from rolling of it.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks for sharing Dachs DK!

[@karlah.4131]

Thank you for your review! What sleeping pad would you recommend for the PCT? Especially for those colder sections.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

I’d highly recommend this one as it worked well for me😃

[@evacoutdoors5867]

Love Thermarest but once you have had the Nemo Tensor you could not go back to Thermarest. Quiet, no crinkle and wide. Still have the Thermarest but don’t use anymore. 😀

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Good to know I haven't tried one of those!

[@evacoutdoors5867]

You should get one 😀

[@trailnamejasper9457]

Excellent review i love mine.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Great to hear!

[@suetaylor5758]

Just found you, great review. I’m looking at the women’s version and it looks like I’m near your height, also a side sleeper,and I toss and turn all night. I’ve never used a tapered mattress. I’m wondering if the hip area or leg area felt too narrow.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much Sue! No it never felt too narrow for me, I think it helped as I was in a mummy style sleeping bag which goes narrow there anyway. Turning over does involve a lift before the turn though 🤣

[@CrossoverGenius]

I have been shopping for a sleeping pad lately, this is very well timed! I wonder if anyone knows how this pad compares to the Sea to Summit Etherlight pad?

[@alanawright6976]

The STS is definitely heavier but a cushier pad. It ultimately will depend on if you want a less noisy/more comfy sleep for the added weight. I'm debating switching to the STS pad simply for the comfort. A good night's sleep is important to me.

[@jamesgwyn7449]

Great review!!😇

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you James 😁

[@ghostpint]

Great videos. What sports leggings do you recommend. I have to buy some for a birthday prezy. Best wishes, keep up the good work.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Hi Ray, are they for hiking and if so what weather?

[@ghostpint]

@@MarysOutdoorAdventures Hi Mary. She likes to be warm. She needs moderate warmth now. We live in Suffolk where its quite warm and very dry. We are not going to get away for walking for awhile yet. We love watching your videos they are real escapism at the moment. Kind regards Ray Norris.

[@tracykooken2606]

well that would be just like Mary to roll into a camp and in her fun way give warning " i have a Thermarst " LOL !!!!!! me, i would have called back " no worries lass, i have ear plugs for just such occassions " ................... ( not to mention some people roll right up next to ur tent a SNORE :( ( love ear plugs & weight nothing ) thanks Mary u r a angel !! i'm with you when it comes to the lenght !!! The mnt's of the PCT is no place for legs to be hanging of the pad, espcially in winter, and STEALING your much needed warmth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he extra oz or grams will be soooooo worth it :) PS....... what happened to your right hand ???? something i just noticed ???? :)

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

🤣 I made sure to carry them for that reason too!

[@vickaiser]

Great review.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks Vic!

[@melissakathelinaabshire5603]

What is the name of the air sack you used to inflate if you don’t want to use your breath?

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Hi Melissa! It was called the Therm-a-rest NeoAir Pump Sack, but they do not sell it separate anymore as I believe it is now included.

[@melissakathelinaabshire5603]

@@MarysOutdoorAdventures Thanks! Your video review was super helpful. Maybe you could do another about efficiently using the sack.

[@Andy-Mesa]

Great review, but I was cringing the whole time she had it on the ground with no groundsheet.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Don't worry Andy 😆 I did a full and thorough sweep before I started to make double sure there was nothing on the ground - and of course gave it a clean when I got home.

[@dalmotavares824]

Hi Mary one day you plan to buy a motor-home to travel and discover beautiful places ? I've seen some stories about 😄🎩 Nó! Girl there are many in southern Brazil and I did not know

[@milda0820]

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[@bobkuhn861]

😊💖🐶🐶🚶‍♂️

[@hu_b]

Mary I'm surprised with all your outdoor experience you're violating rule one of wilderness safety in this video. Never ever ever turn your back on sheep. At one point they were stampeding and you seemed completely unaware. Unless I missed it there was no barrier between you and them and I don't think you could have gotten to a tree and climbed to a safe height before the thundering herd got to you. At that point all bets are off, there's no telling what they would have done. Hopefully others will read this comment and learn from your mistake. Just kidding and thanks for the review!!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

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[@jameskeatts2677]

Great review .

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks James!