I tried using a super lightweight sleeping pad "mountain and road U.L.Pad 15s +" that allows for comfortable camping even if the baggage is lightened to the limit

In hiking and camping, lightening luggage as much as possible reduces fatigue and it is safe, but if you omit the strength and heat retention necessary for the tool, it leads to dangers of yourself. Therefore, each manufacturer is sharpening sharpness in order to reduce weight while maintaining performance by using high-tech materials etc. Among them, Japanese garage makersMountains and roadsSleeping pad sold by "U.L. Pad 15s +"Is an astounding product that realized the lightness of 100 grams in the price of more than 1 kg of goods.

Mountains and road U.L. Pad 15s + 100 cm × 50 cm 1.3 cm
http://yamatomichi.com/?pid=40460527

◆ Photo review

This time "mountain and road"online shopSo we sent the sleeping pad that entered the cardboard as follows. In addition, other than online shopping, there is "HiKaze Depot"In Ashiya City, Hyogo PrefectureSky High Mountain WorksYou can also purchase the company 's products at stores.


Taking out from the box looks like this.


According to the explanation of the label the weight is about 113 grams. It adopts materials used for heat insulation materials such as XLPE foam, it is said that it is manufactured in the UK.


Size is 100 × 50 horizontal × 1.3 cm thick.


Since the surface is subjected to grain processing, scratches and the like are hard to stand out, and when sleeping bags are laid on top it will not slip and slippery. Furthermore, it does not absorb water, so it can be laid directly on wet ground.


When you push it with your fingers, you can feel elasticity as a mochi, compared with a simple mat which deposited aluminum on a sponge called "silver mat", the cushioning property is considerably high.


Looking at the cross section like this. There are small bubbles inside the material, and the air stored in it prevents body temperature from escaping to the ground.


The situation of sleeping on "U.L.Pad 15s +" is as follows. It is said to make it possible to trim the weight of the baggage to widen the range of action and move quicklyUltra light hikingBecause it is made for, the pads cover from the upper body to the knees.


When actually using it outdoors it is possible to protect yourself from the cold while reducing the weight of your luggage by placing a backpack etc in your feet instead of the pads.


For those who want to lighter luggage further to the limit, 5 mm thickness and nominal weight of about 53 grams "Minimalist Pad 100 cm × 50 cm 0.5 cm(3360 yen including tax) ", on the contrary to those who want a pad covering the whole body absolutely 2 meters in length and 1.3 cm in thickness nominal weight of about 226 grams"U.L. Pad 15 L + 200 cm × 50 cm 1.3 cm (8820 yen including tax) "Are prepared for you.

◆ Comparison with rival products

This time it can be said as a representative of a lightweight closed cell sleeping pad to compare with "mountain and road U.L.Pad 15s +"THERMAREST Z light(4930 yen including tax) "purchased.


Contents is like this.


Cushioning property is increased by attaching irregularities to a thin mat, and the structure made to be foldable is unique.


The size at the time of purchase is 183 × 51 cm in length, but in order to match the condition, I cut it to roughly the same size as "U.L.Pad 15s +".


The size at the time of storage is "Z light (left)" more compact.



Measured weight is "211 light (cut)" is about 211 grams.


"U.L.Pad 15s +" is about 126 grams, about 40 percent lighter than "Z Light". In addition, Montbel's "full-size inflator type sleeping pad"U.L. Comfort System Pad 180There is a weight of 661 grams, "U.L.Pad 15s +" is overwhelming lightness of about one fifth.


The apparent thickness is roughly the same.


◆ I tried using

So, I immediately decided to go to a neighborhood park and lay a sleeping pad over sand, grass, gravel, etc and go sleep.


◆ sand

Since it is a flat place, unevenness of the ground is not worrisome, but "U.L.Pad 15s +" seemed to have a slightly higher warmth retaining ability.



◆ Grassland

Originally in the place of fluffy, when laying in a place not feeling so much chilling down, there is no problem either way either.



◆ gravel

Next let's check the cushioning property with the hard condition that grueling and pebbles are rolling.


"U.L.Pad 15s +" has a firm thickness on the mat itself, and it also absorbs the unevenness of the ground considerably because there is some degree of stiffness.


As long as you sleep for a long time you may end up hurting your back, but if it is about one night it will be tolerable.


"Z light" also absorbs considerably the ground protrusion, but adds irregularities to the pads to increase the thickness and the cushion part is substantially thinner than "ULPad 15s +" and there are large stones etc. In case you feel a little sleepy.


As impressions actually used, it was the impression that "U.L.Pad 15s +" can sleep a little more comfortably if the unevenness of the ground is severe. Also, as I actually carried it, the difference in weight was perceived as clear, so if anyone who wants to reduce the weight of a package is a little "U.L. Pad 15s +"Is recommended.

Mountains and road U.L. Pad 15s + 100 cm × 50 cm 1.3 cm


Bonus: I tried sleeping on the rock

It is possible to use something with a little discomfort only on the rock. Sleepy sleep is impossible, but there was no problem as long as we could rest a little body.