Quiet (Non-Crinkle) Sleeping Pads
Hi everybody,
my trusted Thermarest Prolite Plus has given up the ghost after 10 years due to delamination.
So now I am looking for a new sleeping pad. I am looking for a something with following requirements (descending priority):
- length: min. 195 cm (6'4")
- no/minimal crinkle sound: I have spent a night on a Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm NXT and its not for me. Even if it's quieter than the previous version, its too loud for me
- packed size: max 5L, ideally similar to a Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm NXT, max 5 L
- durability: i prefer durability over low weight, ideally 70D fabric both top and bottom
- baffles: horizontal
- R-value: min. 4, ideally higher
- weight: max. 800 g (28 oz)
- thickness: max. 10 cm (4 inches). Thermarest NeoLoft is too thick for example.
To be honest, I'd just buy a Prolite Plus (Apex) again if the packed size was smaller. I have been extremely satisfied with ThermaRests lifelong guarantee but it seems like they don't make anything that fits what I am looking for.
My biggest issue during research is finding out how much crinkle noise a sleeping pad makes. Most "professional" reviews dont even mention it and opinions on reddit seem to differ wildly.
Currently I have on my shortlist:
- Exped Dura 6.5R LW: fits all requirements except that it has vertical baffles
- Big Agnes Rapide SL: looks promising, have read some reports that it might be a bit cold
- Rab Ultrasphere 5: crinkle sound is minimal and packed size is great. Read that R-value doesnt quite match expectations.
I am unsure about any Nemo and Sea to Summit pads. Open for suggestions.
Are there any other sleeping pads you can recommend? Appreciate all input!