Paria Outdoor Products Recharge Sleeping Pad - Ultralight, Insulated Air Pad - Perfect for Backpacking, Bikepacking, Kayaking and Camping

I'm reviewing the XL version. For reference here are the pads I currently own:* Sea to Summit Insulated Comfort Plus Regular Rectangular (x2)* Sea to Summit Insulated Ultralight* Klymit Static V LITE* Chillax Sleeping PadI'll just compare it to it's closest completion, the Klymit Static V LITE.The Recharge XL:* is 15% grams heavier (700g vs 609g, standard stuff sacks and patch kits included)* is $11 (~17%) more expensive* is MUCH more comfortable for a side-sleeper* has a MUCH better inflation/deflation valve* is SLIGHTLY (7%) better insulated* is a good deal easier to fold into thirds lengthwise and roll up to get it back into it's stuff sack* takes a lot of air to blow up!The increase in comfort is really dramatic to me as a side-sleeper. It makes choosing the Recharge XL a no-brainer. It's just a much better pad.It's a real shame the inflation/deflation valve isn't compatible with other pump sacks like the Sea to Summit one. I think that's worth docking it a star. A small rubber band/gasket adapter would be very welcome.That said this is a great, extremely comfortable pad. It's almost as well insulated as the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Rectangular pads. It's $120 less expensive. It's just as comfortable. It's quieter (if you care about that). It's 223g lighter. The only real gripe is the inflation valve. But it's far from the worst (that honor would go to Klymit, though I think older Thermarest pads are similar). You could buy two S2S pads for yourself and your significant other. Or you could buy five of these. Or two of these and 240 $1 tacos.I'm going to go ahead and say it: This pad isn't perfect. But it you're looking for an insulated pad, this is probably the best available right now. As much as I love them, I'm having a real hard time justifying keeping my S2S pads right now. By carrying two of these instead I'll save almost a pound in weight and $240 in my wallet.It's going to be tough deciding between taking this (700g) or my S2S Ultralight pad (480g) for solo trips. Sure this one is heavier (700g vs 480g), but the comfort! I don't see taking the Klymit pad out again ever really.

I purchased one of these after hours of research. After I received mine I purchased two more for other family members that I would be camping with. I sleep on my side and it was very comfortable. Unlike thermarest mats that are equivalent to this, these DO NOT CRINKLE with every movement!!! That is worth a lot! They are also only .2 less R value than the thermarest (4.9), coming in at 4.7! This mat will take over the backpacking world if people do the research. It is also very compact and light. If you are on the fence, don't hesitate with this one.

This is a great sleeping pad for the price. I am 5’2” and I hate that most sleeping pads are either way too long for me or they are torso only. However, this pad is perfect for my height. My feet are the only things that hang off of the pad and that is fine by me.The Recharge S is just about 3 inches in thickness, which is perfect for a side sleeper like myself. It is 23 inches wide, which is sufficient enough for my size. Most of the other brands I compared this pad to listed their width as 20 inches, so I appreciate the extra room. I really like the fact that it is retangular and not mummy shaped, so that the width is maintained throughout the pad. It packs up nice and small and is much lighter than my old self-inflating pad. It comes with 2 patchs, but I am sure duct tape would work in a pinch.Overall I recommend this sleeping pad as an inexpensive alternative to some of the bigger, more expensive brands of sleeping pads. I hope to purchase the roll top pump bag whenever it becomes available.

This is the XL. It's nice! It's great competition to thermarest with a better price. Packs down easily and small. Comes with a patch kit. One photo shows the pad with a medium compressable pillow. I'm 6'1" 170 pounds. When on my side I don't feel the ground whatsoever because of the thickness. 100% worth the small ounces. It's very lightweight. Fabric feels good and durable. The R Value is perfect for what I want. I live in Northwest WA and will use it North Cascade mountains. If you need a pad Paria is great!!!! As for their top quilt I'm not sure; they make the thermadown 15°I'd love to compare it to Hammock Gear or EE.Anyway. Pick their XL if comfort matters most. Pick their slightly less thick, less wide, and lower r value pad if ounces matter that much! The XL is more of a 4 season pad. I'll use it year round. I've compared and tried many pads I love this one. It takes up very little space in my pack and weighs nothing in my opinion.

This thing is awesome I've never slept so comfortably in the outdoors before. I seriously cannot say a negative thing about this thing, but I will try. If you are an ounce counter this isn't the lightest pad. But it's still damn light especially considering the R-Value. In this price range you cannot get anything better than this. It costs double for its counterparts.I took this thing car camping in the Sawtooths for 3 days. Even with my girlfriend being one of the most annoying people to sleep with ever I managed to sleep like a champ. I felt bad because I made my girlfriend use my z-lite while I used this so I could review it. Then the second day she tried it out for about 10 seconds and quickly said she preferred the zlite thank the lord.One thing I saw on amazon reviews and other places was that it took forever to blow this thing up. Anyone who says that probably has weak lungs. It takes 1 minute and maybe 15 deep breaths to blow this thing up. I bought the pump bag but regretted purchasing that immediately. That is one thing I've learned from reading reviews. When people complain about something so small, it usually is just people being pansies or insanely picky.

Yes this is expensive but for those who are traveling light or backpacking it is well worth the investment. It weighs in around 1.4kg and can be packed really small. This is not like those cheap blow up mattresses which are heavy and bulky. You get the inflatable bag device with the mattress and it is surprisingly effective. I had my double size airpad inflated within 5 min. Similarly it is very easy to deflate and pack away. It is very comfortable. I recommend it highly.

I have to send this back as the one sent was the ultra light version and was just not wide enough for my shoulders. I was disappointed because it was looked well made and of good quality materials, however I then ordered the wider version and am now waiting for that to arrive, sorted! 😊

Why pay for thermorest this is excellent but do get the pump sack makes life easier,the pad is comfortable warm need to test long term but happy so far just brought there 2p tent as well still testing the tent

Ingenious bag system to inflate. No reinflation required in five days. Really comfy

Auf der Suche nach einer bequemen Isomatte für die nächste Tour habe ich zufällig diese eher unbekannte Matte gefunden und aufgrund des niedrigen Preises (65€ - also weniger als die Hälfte der sehr ähnlichen Thermarest NeoAir XLite etc.) sofort bestellt.Die Matte kommt zusammen mit einem Packsack und macht einen guten ersten Eindruck. Packmaß und Gewicht sind wie erwartet sehr kompakt. Die TR NeoAir Xlite ist noch leichter, dafür aber auch mehr als doppelt so teuer.Das größte Problem an der NeoAir ist für die meisten Tester das starke Knistern. Dieses ist hier fast nicht zu hören. Pluspunkt für die Recharge.Das Aufblasen geht sehr schnell - manchen Berichten zufolge sollen die Aufblas-Beutel von Exped/ Thermarest kompatibel sein. Dies werde ich noch testen. Der Beutel von Paria ist leider nicht mehr erhältlich.Der Komfort auf der Matte wird sich in den nächsten Tagen noch final herausstellen. Der erste Eindruck hier: Die Matte ist ziemlich schmal. Auf dem Rücken liegend passen meine Arme gerade so auf die Matte. Die Länge ist mit 183 guter Durchschnitt. Mehr Größen Auswahl wäre hier schön, von einem so günstigen Nachbau aber nicht erwartbar.Update: Im Trekking Alltag reicht die Breite gut aus und durch die kompakten Maße passt sie in den Biwak Sack.Wie gut sie die Luft hält und wie haltbar sie ist wird sich mit der Zeit zeigen.Ich werde meine Bewertung diesbezüglich updaten.Alles in allem ist die Recharge eine günstige Alternative zur Neoair, die hoffentlich auch durch Haltbarkeit überzeugen wird.Update 2.5.19Trotz befüllen mit einer Pumpe war morgens immer die ganze Matte innen nass (im Biwak Sack war immer etwas Wasser am Boden, das sie sofort aufgesaugt haben muss)Nach drei Nächten auf der Matte hält sie nun die Luft nicht mehr und ich habe so die halbe Nacht auf dem kalten Boden verbracht. Nach Inspektion in der heimatlichen Badewanne ist klar, dass wohl eine Dorne o.ä. ein Loch verursacht hat. Aber ein Reperaturset liegt ja bei also werde ich sie flicken und hoffen, dass sie in Zukunft dicht bleibt.