When it comes to comfort I opted for a Exped Megamat 10. It's not particularly light at 5lbs 9oz, it's pretty bulky to pack at 31"x10", and it isn't cheap, around $170, but at the end of a long day in the saddle and you are looking for a great nights sleep it is supremely comfortable.
I too have been involved with camping all my life (55 years old now ;-) and have now accumulated quite a few types of mattress. I found for hiking or travelling with a motorcycle where space ( and weight) savings need to be considered, that the foam-filled self-inflating types such as my Thermarest mats can be a bit bulkier and offer less padding. My latest GO TO mat is the EXped SYnmat Long Wide version which ticks every box for me . All of these products are vulnerable to puncture though so i recommend a real thin under mat of foam or Reflextix ( bubble wrap) to use underneath ? I just need a half length for the torso area where most of the weight will be on the mattress. This is also used for kneeling on when i organise kit, cook and prep or just lounge about . After a few tiny punctures and repairs it becomes a huge help and is a multi-purpose addition to my kit. Thanks for sharing ! Si
Good video. Boy did you hit the nail on the head about the Neo Air Xlite! It sounds like your sleeping on bags of potato chips! Went back to my Exped Synmat 7.
I always think your reviews are among the best out there. Thank you so much! I haven't notest too many postings of late. I hope you and your family are well and safe. Thanks again.
I have had many different BA mattresses over the years and loved them all and also never had a problem with any. But I also do long distance hiking trips all over so lately for 4 seasons I have the Nemo Alpine Tensor and if I only need 3 seasons I have the regular Nemo Tensor. Both have fantastic insulation, pack very small, don't squeak and are large enough at the shoulders. Also very good for side sleepers and quiet. Check them out you won't be disappointed. Also fantastic/quick self inflating. Good review. Cheers
Great reviews! I've used a Thermarest Trail Scout for years but it is quite bulky if you are into more minimalist camping. I recently picked up a cheap RikkiTikki lightweight pad ($36.00) and I've been surprised by how well it has worked as well as how small it packs! The Thermarest is now my car camping pad!
Ive had the Neo air Thermarest for many years. The lifetime guarantee is superb. They can creek a little, but that reduces to nothing with regular use. Try using it at home, and deflating and inflating it everytime you use it.I tend to go camping on my bike in fairly severe winter weather, and the insulation is excellent. They cost a lot, but if they go wrong, and Ive had one for 10 years, Thermarest replace it without argument. They pack down to almost nothing, but not suitable in standard size for the wider person. For many years I had cheap inflatable mats, which never lasted more than a few nights use, so its been cheaper long term to get the better quality Thermarest.
Whew.......... I had just bought the Klymit Static V Luxe yesterday ;-) Glad its still in the top two!! Also went with the Nemo Forte and Fillow as well. Great work!!
So up until this bag I really liked using this one from sea to summit.amzn.to/2Yui7Ta So far I havent found the need for it with this bag, but for really warm nights its nice to have as a stand alone "sheet"
I’ve regularly used my Climate Static V (not the luxe) for hiking/moto camping for years. I’m 6” and 240lbs and it works well - though a luxe might be nice. It works well (even uninsulated) at around 30° if you use a good sleeping bag and thermal layers. Mind you, I’m originally a Montana boy, so cold and comfort aren’t priority #1 for me. ;)
IPA's are great, and those yeti koozies are too, I got mine this winter and it's an absolute game-changer since I can't stand piss warm beer. Probably won't bring it on my future UL dualsport moto camps, but when I do ADV rides it's been awesome.
Awesome review as usual ! Personally everything I own is small and light or both in my camping kit with the exception of my mattress. If you won the lottery or if they are listening on here I’d love to see you try the Exped Synmat XL , it’s comparable with the Big Agnes , it has a deadly Schnozzle Pumpsack with it and is thick and insulated. Way bigger that the BIg Agnes inflation sack. Exped send this man some gear !!!!
Love the channel! BTW, Klymit makes an insulated version of the Static V Luxe (5.0 R value). A little lighter and packs a little smaller than the BA. I love mine! Also, Klymit sells "certified refurbished" pads on their eBay store. I got mine for ~40% off retail and I couldn't tell it was used.
Bonus with the synmat, it doesn't use Mylar foil for insulation, so no noisy "sleeping on a bag of potato chips"experience. The baffles are lengthways so side sleepers, tend to not roll off.
I didnt know that! How is that possible for a company in that market? Thats really disappointing. Its the only YETI product I own. everything else is RTIC. Way more affordable and arguably a better product.
Think of the sales pitch guy to get Yeti started. Seller. Well you see we have this cooler that is just a cooler but the difference is we are going to charge 3X the price of a normal one. Buyer. Is it any better? Seller. Not really but the people buying it will think so because it will cost 3X the amount.
@@backcountryadvmoto, they aren't. Yeti ended a discount program shared by dozens of organizations, and a bunch of idiots thought they were *only* ending the program with the NRA, and proceeded to blow up their existing Yeti gear.
Thank you for a great comparison and review. I think my NeoAir XLite is great for backpacking, heard they get quieter with more use (?). But that Q-Core looks wonderful for motorcycle camping. Looks like it's worth the cost.
Have home brewed all grain beer for 4 years. If the label or web site states the hops variety used then that would be interesting. Otherwise, just like your doing. Fun to see all the brews. Have an uninsulated Big Agnes, long and wide. I’m 5’10” and hate arms falling off. Blowing it up with Sea to Summit air bag stuff sack. TAT last year. Hope to ride IDBDR in July too. Solo so far.
As a lover of real beers, ipa and stouts, please don't educate yourself and don't chill them, they are ment to be drank at room temperature. Great video by the way
I did my first motorcycle camping trip last week. My sleeping bag kept falling off of my Theramarest air mattress. It was like wrestling a noisy alligator all night!
I believe the Instinct from Cabelas was a higher rated R value. I have the same XPG as you and got it just before Bass Pro purchased Cabelas a few years ago. After the acquisition it seemed like the XPG line started dwindling quick!
Debating on weather to use and air mattress or a lightweight camping cot. I do not anticipate camping in the snow but maybe some cold weather like 20-30F very occasionally. What would be your recommendation between the two?
We have had a month plus long heatwave it seems out here in Northern Commiefornia in the land of the fee and home of the slave . Wish I could make it to that liberty event in your state on the 13th but that happens to be my sweethearts birthday . Okay time to resume your video .
Good job. Good job. Good joooooob!!! They do it mummy style cause they meant to be used with sleeping bags. Hey, u started gettin dislikes, that means you getting famous lol
+363rs thanks man. Yeah I get why they do them mummy style. I like them, just not my favorite. Thanks for the comment. And the dislikes don’t bother me at all. The way CZcams sees it, and interaction is interaction.
Other than great content and the fact that you're entertaining as hell, what got you those extra subscribers. I'm trying to start mine and have been stuck at 11 for ever? I would be open to any advice you can offer.
So Ive had this channel for years but really slumped off for about a year of so after getting burnt out. When COVID started, I picked it up again for something to do. I didnt really thing about it at first, but since everyone was stuck at home, I guess they were looking for something to do too, so that is where the boost came from. from there its really up to youtube. The algorithm is very strange.
Backcountry Adventure Motorsports thanks for the reply I love the videos and the rides and am looking forward to joining you on one some day. Do you use any tags that help?
If you aren't in to the beer review, skip to 3:30. In the Intro I say that the episode is "gear and beer" and my subscribers look forward to the Thursday Gear and Beer Reviews.
Hey BAM.. thanks for your reviews.. like the format and info. Keep up the great vids. I do a lot of back country ski trips and the Thermarest Neo, plus a thin foamy keeps me toasty every time.. but as you say, the Neo is noisy so my ear plugs solve that. Thanks for the input about the Big Agnes... will be checking it our for my off road travels
@@backcountryadvmoto I'm looking for foot pegs bar risers and a rear pannier rack I have the altrider crash bars so only altrider bash plate will fit thanks for your reply love or blogs
Unfortunately yes. They are all American based companies but their products are manufactured in China or Taiwan. If you know of any American made companies I would be glad to check them out
@@backcountryadvmoto American companies are too greedy so we won’t be seeing any American made mattresses anytime soon. We will never learn. Keep feeding our enemies.
You don't really need an air mattress. A Ridge-rest classic foam sleeping pad does the same thing (insulates you from the cold ground) for $20. I do use an inflatable mattress on car / bike trips where bulk doesn't matter. Again, it's made by Therm-A-Rest and I have had it since about 1995. 25 years and hundreds of nights is a pretty strong reason for me to recommend their products.
you're not doing anything wrong dude. Beer is beer and if you like it drink it. If you taste malty flavors then that is what you taste. I'm a home brewer and have been for years. Can't stand beer snobs! Its beer!!!!
I just subscribed I have been looking for a mattress I went moto camping I had the worst mat and slept like crap. The hardest part about moto camping is being able to be warm, fed and sleep well. I also post motorcycle content check it out.
That is actually not true and a huge misconception and misunderstanding based off hearsay. I known the founder of yeti before they were yeti and I can tell you 100% the company is not anti 2A
When it comes to comfort I opted for a Exped Megamat 10. It's not particularly light at 5lbs 9oz, it's pretty bulky to pack at 31"x10", and it isn't cheap, around $170, but at the end of a long day in the saddle and you are looking for a great nights sleep it is supremely comfortable.
I too have been involved with camping all my life (55 years old now ;-) and have now accumulated quite a few types of mattress.
I found for hiking or travelling with a motorcycle where space ( and weight) savings need to be considered, that the foam-filled self-inflating types such as my Thermarest mats can be a bit bulkier and offer less padding.
My latest GO TO mat is the EXped SYnmat Long Wide version which ticks every box for me .
All of these products are vulnerable to puncture though so i recommend a real thin under mat of foam or Reflextix ( bubble wrap) to use underneath ?
I just need a half length for the torso area where most of the weight will be on the mattress.
This is also used for kneeling on when i organise kit, cook and prep or just lounge about .
After a few tiny punctures and repairs it becomes a huge help and is a multi-purpose addition to my kit. Thanks for sharing !
Si
I’ve been really confused by air mattresses, your video helped me a lot.
Good video. Boy did you hit the nail on the head about the Neo Air Xlite! It sounds like your sleeping on bags of potato chips! Went back to my Exped Synmat 7.
I always think your reviews are among the best out there. Thank you so much! I haven't notest too many postings of late. I hope you and your family are well and safe. Thanks again.
I have had many different BA mattresses over the years and loved them all and also never had a problem with any. But I also do long distance hiking trips all over so lately for 4 seasons I have the Nemo Alpine Tensor and if I only need 3 seasons I have the regular Nemo Tensor. Both have fantastic insulation, pack very small, don't squeak and are large enough at the shoulders. Also very good for side sleepers and quiet. Check them out you won't be disappointed. Also fantastic/quick self inflating. Good review. Cheers
Thanks for all the info. Ill check it out.
I bought a air mattress from Walmart it's about 4 in thick it has the air sac and it was only about $16 so far it's been pretty comfortable
Great reviews! I've used a Thermarest Trail Scout for years but it is quite bulky if you are into more minimalist camping. I recently picked up a cheap RikkiTikki lightweight pad ($36.00) and I've been surprised by how well it has worked as well as how small it packs! The Thermarest is now my car camping pad!
Ive had the Neo air Thermarest for many years. The lifetime guarantee is superb. They can creek a little, but that reduces to nothing with regular use. Try using it at home, and deflating and inflating it everytime you use it.I tend to go camping on my bike in fairly severe winter weather, and the insulation is excellent. They cost a lot, but if they go wrong, and Ive had one for 10 years, Thermarest replace it without argument. They pack down to almost nothing, but not suitable in standard size for the wider person. For many years I had cheap inflatable mats, which never lasted more than a few nights use, so its been cheaper long term to get the better quality Thermarest.
Excellent reviews and the best one I have seen on this subject. Thanks for posting!
Thanks!
I subscribed because you opened up with an IPA! Way to go brother...great job on your content as well!
Thanks and welcome
Whew.......... I had just bought the Klymit Static V Luxe yesterday ;-) Glad its still in the top two!! Also went with the Nemo Forte and Fillow as well. Great work!!
QUES - With your Nemo Forte Sleeping Bag - what are you using for a sleeping bag liner?
Good choice! Its one of my favorites for sure and will still get a lot of use.
So up until this bag I really liked using this one from sea to summit.amzn.to/2Yui7Ta So far I havent found the need for it with this bag, but for really warm nights its nice to have as a stand alone "sheet"
This channel “BAM” is like the “Steve’s Small Engine Saloon” of moto adventure! 😂
I’ve regularly used my Climate Static V (not the luxe) for hiking/moto camping for years. I’m 6” and 240lbs and it works well - though a luxe might be nice. It works well (even uninsulated) at around 30° if you use a good sleeping bag and thermal layers. Mind you, I’m originally a Montana boy, so cold and comfort aren’t priority #1 for me. ;)
IPA's are great, and those yeti koozies are too, I got mine this winter and it's an absolute game-changer since I can't stand piss warm beer. Probably won't bring it on my future UL dualsport moto camps, but when I do ADV rides it's been awesome.
yeah I love the yeti for around the house and property, but it stays home on my moto trips and i just use the soft foldable ones. Better than nothing
Not to worry, love gear and beer. I am looking for a air mattress so this was awesome. I like how you compare and evaluate each one.
Awesome review as usual ! Personally everything I own is small and light or both in my camping kit with the exception of my mattress.
If you won the lottery or if they are listening on here I’d love to see you try the Exped Synmat XL , it’s comparable with the Big Agnes , it has a deadly Schnozzle Pumpsack with it and is thick and insulated. Way bigger that the BIg Agnes inflation sack.
Exped send this man some gear !!!!
Nemo Tensor, best one that I’ve tried. No blowing it up, just finished the NMBDR with it and it’s my new go to pad for sure
Love the channel! BTW, Klymit makes an insulated version of the Static V Luxe (5.0 R value). A little lighter and packs a little smaller than the BA. I love mine! Also, Klymit sells "certified refurbished" pads on their eBay store. I got mine for ~40% off retail and I couldn't tell it was used.
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Love woodland empire beers! Static v lux insulated with Zenbivy bag. Best sleep system ever.
Mee too, both the beer and the static V are very nice
greatbg Used Zinbivy with BA on VA to OR TAT last year. Both excellent.
The q core is on sale at REI until 6 July. $60 off the x-wide.
Check out the Exped. Love my Exped Synmat UL 7. Packs small, comfortable and has good R value.
Thanks for sharing Brian
Bonus with the synmat, it doesn't use Mylar foil for insulation, so no noisy "sleeping on a bag of potato chips"experience.
The baffles are lengthways so side sleepers, tend to not roll off.
I use the blue NeoAir for 9 years. It's a rectangle shape. And it's loud too😆 I need that inflation bag though.🥵
Yeti is anti 2nd amendment & anti NRA.
I will never support Yeti!
Love your content tho!🙂
I didnt know that! How is that possible for a company in that market? Thats really disappointing. Its the only YETI product I own. everything else is RTIC. Way more affordable and arguably a better product.
Think of the sales pitch guy to get Yeti started. Seller. Well you see we have this cooler that is just a cooler but the difference is we are going to charge 3X the price of a normal one. Buyer. Is it any better? Seller. Not really but the people buying it will think so because it will cost 3X the amount.
@@backcountryadvmoto, they aren't. Yeti ended a discount program shared by dozens of organizations, and a bunch of idiots thought they were *only* ending the program with the NRA, and proceeded to blow up their existing Yeti gear.
@@tysleight Grey poupon mustard dry the standard.
Thank you for a great comparison and review. I think my NeoAir XLite is great for backpacking, heard they get quieter with more use (?). But that Q-Core looks wonderful for motorcycle camping. Looks like it's worth the cost.
Have home brewed all grain beer for 4 years. If the label or web site states the hops variety used then that would be interesting. Otherwise, just like your doing. Fun to see all the brews. Have an uninsulated Big Agnes, long and wide. I’m 5’10” and hate arms falling off. Blowing it up with Sea to Summit air bag stuff sack. TAT last year. Hope to ride IDBDR in July too. Solo so far.
JD ADV thanks for watching. what are you thinking your dates will be?
The best one we use is the sea to summit they are unreal not cheap but worth every dollar
I'll go with a $40 Intex twin mattress. My 750 pound bike doesn't mind an extra 4-5 lbs
You did a good job! I enjoyed your presentation. But what about Roam and Exped? Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the cm measurements!
Thanks for another great review. I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the GPSs and navigation apps you've tried.
A video on cooking gear would be nice
As a lover of real beers, ipa and stouts, please don't educate yourself and don't chill them, they are ment to be drank at room temperature.
Great video by the way
Thanks, very helpful.
Nice job mate , very helpful 👍
I did my first motorcycle camping trip last week. My sleeping bag kept falling off of my Theramarest air mattress. It was like wrestling a noisy alligator all night!
That Big Agnes is $450! Horey Clap!
Great reviews thank you! Are there any out there that, rather than flat, have a built in air pillow.. or are all dead flat?
Very helpful- thank you!
Skip to 3:43 to see the real content.
Thanks
I believe the Instinct from Cabelas was a higher rated R value. I have the same XPG as you and got it just before Bass Pro purchased Cabelas a few years ago. After the acquisition it seemed like the XPG line started dwindling quick!
Thanks for the info! I noticed that too. Its all the same I guess, but kinda bummed they jacked the price up.
Debating on weather to use and air mattress or a lightweight camping cot. I do not anticipate camping in the snow but maybe some cold weather like 20-30F very occasionally. What would be your recommendation between the two?
Thanks for the reviews. I have been looking or a sleeping mat. I settled on the sea to summit comfort plus SI. I little big, but I love it.
We have had a month plus long heatwave it seems out here in Northern Commiefornia in the land of the fee and home of the slave . Wish I could make it to that liberty event in your state on the 13th but that happens to be my sweethearts birthday . Okay time to resume your video .
How much is the big agness.
Good job. Good job. Good joooooob!!! They do it mummy style cause they meant to be used with sleeping bags. Hey, u started gettin dislikes, that means you getting famous lol
+363rs thanks man. Yeah I get why they do them mummy style. I like them, just not my favorite. Thanks for the comment. And the dislikes don’t bother me at all. The way CZcams sees it, and interaction is interaction.
Other than great content and the fact that you're entertaining as hell, what got you those extra subscribers. I'm trying to start mine and have been stuck at 11 for ever? I would be open to any advice you can offer.
So Ive had this channel for years but really slumped off for about a year of so after getting burnt out. When COVID started, I picked it up again for something to do. I didnt really thing about it at first, but since everyone was stuck at home, I guess they were looking for something to do too, so that is where the boost came from. from there its really up to youtube. The algorithm is very strange.
Backcountry Adventure Motorsports thanks for the reply I love the videos and the rides and am looking forward to joining you on one some day. Do you use any tags that help?
Title: “mattress review” - talks about beer
If you aren't in to the beer review, skip to 3:30. In the Intro I say that the episode is "gear and beer" and my subscribers look forward to the Thursday Gear and Beer Reviews.
I'm 250+ pounds bodybuilder physique.
My problem is finding a mattress that my sides don't hang off.
I usually end up on the ground before dawn.
Hi bud have a look at the van go comfort 10 grande it’s a large pack size but on a motorcycle you should be ok I used one for a couple of years 👍
Hey from SC. I love my IPA. Green man is my fav so far
Ill have to see if I can find that one here in the NW
Hey BAM.. thanks for your reviews.. like the format and info. Keep up the great vids.
I do a lot of back country ski trips and the Thermarest Neo, plus a thin foamy keeps me toasty every time.. but as you say, the Neo is noisy so my ear plugs solve that.
Thanks for the input about the Big Agnes... will be checking it our for my off road travels
Thanks for checking it out and thanks for the tip on the neoair
New viewer, drinking IPAs makes me question all your decisions lol
Just depends on how many I have 😂
I did enjoy the video and found it educational. Thank you
That’s the main reason why I do these videos. Just to help people be informed on their decision When purchasing the right gear
You could always use a hammock.
Very true, but personally I’ve never been comfortable in them. I know a lot of people like them though.
Would you be intrested in selling IAfrica twin aftermarket products that you have switched out Richard L Springs
I’ve sold most of them. What are you looking for?
@@backcountryadvmoto I'm looking for foot pegs bar risers and a rear pannier rack I have the altrider crash bars so only altrider bash plate will fit thanks for your reply love or blogs
I think i will stick with my $6 pool float.
if it works then stick with what you've got 👍
I have 2 BA Q-core from about 5 years ago. 2 for 2 on punctures that I can’t find to patch. Pretty disappointed. Will see if BA can repair or replace
So BA is known for having EXCELLENT customer service.Give them a call and I bet they will take care you.
Took me only 3 mins to subscribe.
All made in the Far East?
Unfortunately yes. They are all American based companies but their products are manufactured in China or Taiwan. If you know of any American made companies I would be glad to check them out
@@backcountryadvmoto American companies are too greedy so we won’t be seeing any American made mattresses anytime soon. We will never learn. Keep feeding our enemies.
You don't really need an air mattress. A Ridge-rest classic foam sleeping pad does the same thing (insulates you from the cold ground) for $20. I do use an inflatable mattress on car / bike trips where bulk doesn't matter. Again, it's made by Therm-A-Rest and I have had it since about 1995. 25 years and hundreds of nights is a pretty strong reason for me to recommend their products.
you're not doing anything wrong dude. Beer is beer and if you like it drink it. If you taste malty flavors then that is what you taste. I'm a home brewer and have been for years. Can't stand beer snobs! Its beer!!!!
First view?
Probably! I don’t have a way to know for sure, but you have to be. Thanks!
I just subscribed I have been looking for a mattress I went moto camping I had the worst mat and slept like crap. The hardest part about moto camping is being able to be warm, fed and sleep well. I also post motorcycle content check it out.
Air mattress is for pansies. I always bring 2 😂
The cost of these mattresses are stupidly to high for what they are. 50 to 80 dollars or more for air mattresses ! come on how stupid !
250 for the Q Core. No thanks.
I would never use a koozie
Beer-good. Coosie-Bad. Yeti is an anti-2A company. Boycot!
That is actually not true and a huge misconception and misunderstanding based off hearsay. I known the founder of yeti before they were yeti and I can tell you 100% the company is not anti 2A
Too repetitive. Say it and move on. But still good.