Two sleeping pads worth lining up side by side. On the data the Ether Light XT is the stronger all-round pick, and the question is whether the Comfort Light Insulated still fits your budget or priorities.
| Sea to Summit Ether Light XT | Sea to Summit Comfort Light Insulated | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 84✓ | 76 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 4.1 R✓ | 3.7 R |
| Weight | 16.6 oz✓ | 22.6 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.87 R/100g✓ | 0.58 R/100g |
| Packed size | 1.95 L✓ | 2.19 L |
| Thickness | 3.9 in✓ | 2.5 in |
| Durability | 39 /100 | 39 /100 |
| Price | $189✓ | $199 |
| Features | 1Pump sack included | 2Pump sack included, Repair kit included✓ |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | n/s | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Ether Light XT in blue, Comfort Light Insulated in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the rating for the Overall use-case (0 to 100). Pick another above to re-score. Prices are current MSRP.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT and Sea to Summit Comfort Light Insulated take different routes to the same job. The Ether Light XT is the stronger pick on most of the specs that matter, while the Comfort Light Insulated makes its case on price.
The Ether Light XT is warmer (R 4.1 vs R 3.7), 6 oz lighter, and stronger on warmth-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Ether Light XT leads 84 to 76.
Pick the Ether Light XT if you care most about warmth and low weight, which makes it the better call for colder nights and shoulder-season trips. Pick the Comfort Light Insulated if you would rather save the difference.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT. It is warmer (R 4.1 vs R 3.7) than the Comfort Light Insulated.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT. It is 6 oz lighter than the Comfort Light Insulated.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT, 84 to 76 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
The Ether Light XT is the stronger all-round pick here. Choose the Comfort Light Insulated if it is the better value for you.