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Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Insulated Regular vs Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated (Short)

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Insulated Regular Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated (Short)
Weight 470 g · 0.470 kg · 1.04 lb
size Regular
 390 g · 0.390 kg · 0.86 lb
Brand Sea to Summit Sea to Summit
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Insulated Regular
470 g

Ultralight inflatable sleeping pad with air-sprung cell baffle tech; 16.6 oz for superior comfort and support

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Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated (Short)
390 g

Ultralight insulated sleeping pad at 13.8 oz (390g) for 66-inch length with 3.6 R-value, lightest inflatable option available.

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Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Insulated Regular vs Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated (Short): which should you buy?

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