XLite vs. XTherm

[lintond]

Looking for a comparison of these two pads. I currently have the XLite and haven't slept too great the last two elk seasons because I'm discovering I'm a cold sleeper.

Looking to improve my system with the tentative plan to get the XTherm and switch to a quilt from my Helium.

 

[sblount]

I don't have the Xtherm. The R value is much higher on the Xtherm so it should keep you much warmer. I have the Exped synmat 9 LW i love it. Comfort is important to me and the noise the Xtherm mat makes wakes me up. Hope that helps a little.

 

[Whisky]

I have both. You feel the difference for sure.

 

[bbrown]

On the other end of the spectrum - is the Xtherm too warm for the summer scouting trips? Just ordered the LW Xtherm and hoping I can use it year round.

 

[5MilesBack]

On the other end of the spectrum - is the Xtherm too warm for the summer scouting trips? Just ordered the LW Xtherm and hoping I can use it year round.

Not for me. I use it with a quilt. I did pick up a lighter quilt for summer though than my 0 degree one.

 

[1hoda]

I use my Xterm year round. As a cold sleeper its comfortable even in the summer. I bought it for winter camping and loved it. I started using it for summer because of the compact size- plus at the premium price I figured if I'm going to spend this much $ on a pad I'm going to sleep on it a lot . Have used it for 3 full years with monthy trips and hardly shows any wear.

 

[huntinrod]

Same here...year round (California)..love it

 

[lintond]

I'm liking the positive reviews! Probably be using my REI dividend and discount on a new pad.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I don't have any experience with the Xlite but I've been using the Xtherm for a few years now (in temps ranging from 20-50 F) and have been very happy with it.

 

[blgoode]

I went for the XLite this week. I'll double up on bottom with a Closed Cell if below freezing. Hope that gets the R rating where it needs to be for me.

 

[FreeRange]

I have both (well, my wife has the xtherm) and when weight is not an issue and she's not using it I always take the xtherm because it's full length and my xlite is 3/4. The xtherm is not an issue in warm weather and is really nice when it's cold. If I had to keep just one it would without a doubt be the xtherm. The new ones are supposed to be quieter though the noise has never bothered me personally. You could get a nice new one or pick up a last years model at a discount.

 

[Jarrod Renaud]

Ignore me if it offends you that I jump brands here.... check out Sea to Summit Comfort series. Killer.

 

[badkneesbro]

Ive never tried the xtherm, but Ive been using the xlite for at least a couple of years & have used it down into the 20s without getting cold. Im also nearly deaf, so I don't get the krinkly noise thing.

 

[bhylton]

http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products-1/sleeping-pads/insulated-static-v-recon.html

little heavier, but the sides will not collapse if you lay next to the edge like the therm-a-rest. Its a huge pad as well. still like my therm-a-rest but this klymit piece is in my pack every time.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Looking for a comparison of these two pads. I currently have the XLite and haven't slept too great the last two elk seasons because I'm discovering I'm a cold sleeper.

Looking to improve my system with the tentative plan to get the XTherm and switch to a quilt from my Helium.

You interested in a trade? I have two Xtherms.

 

[MuleyFever]

http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products-1/sleeping-pads/insulated-static-v-recon.html

little heavier, but the sides will not collapse if you lay next to the edge like the therm-a-rest. Its a huge pad as well. still like my therm-a-rest but this klymit piece is in my pack every time.

I have the uninsulated Static v and really like it. I want an xtherm but for the money I am really considering the insulated static v. It is also cheaper on Amazon usually.

 

[MissHighcountry_Hellrazor]

I, as a typical girl, sleep really cold ..... Like 0 degree bag in 30 degree weather type of cold. I have used both many times and for me, I stayed warm with the Xtherm but didn't with the Xlite. Both are great products but if you sleep cold, for only a small increase in weight- I found it was way worth it for the Better R value. The noise of the Xtherm is a lot louder just fyi

 

[GibsonKuenzi]

Klymit came out with a new Insulated Static V Lite. R value is 4.4 and 19oz. Same dimensions as the older series (72x23x2.5)

 

[bard]

I own both. Switched to a quilt. Don't think think I'll be packing the xlite again unless it's a long ugly pack in and I'm cutting every possible oz.

 

[chindits]

Year round x-therm fan. In the summer I can use less of a top layer and I have never said my sleeping pad is too warm. The crinkly noise doesn't bother me when I am sleeping, because I am asleep. I suppose if I thought about it before I went to sleep it might bother me. I'm usually in the CO high country except in the spring when I visit that low down red canyon country, so your summer temps may differ.