Ionosphere 5.5 Sleep Pad
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Why We Like The Rab Ionosphere 5.5 Sleep Pad
The Rab Ionosphere 5.5 Sleep Pad keeps us warm and comfortable as we camp in harsh, cold conditions, thanks to the 100% recycled Stratus R insulation and Heat-reflective TILT technology. It is easy to inflate and deflate with a low profile two-way valve and features a low pack size and ultralight build to ensure it stays with us during our adventure.
Details
- A lightweight sleeping pad for cold outdoor sleeping conditions
- Built with durable 20D recycled polyester fabric
- 100% recycled Stratus R insulation traps air and reduces heat loss
- A variety of sleeping positions allowed with a rectangular shape
- Low-profile two-way valve makes for easy inflation and deflation
- Upper fabric features a graduated grip print to reduce slip
- Includes a roll-away stuff sack, pump sack, and repair kit
- Item #RABZ0MC
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- [face fabric] 20D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR coating, [insulation] Stratos R (recycled polyester), TILT (lining)
- Style
- air pad
- Shape
- rectangular
- Thickness
- 8cm
- R-Value
- 5.5
- Pump
- pump sack (included)
- Stuff Sack
- yes
- Packed Size
- 9.4 x 4.7in
- Dimensions
- 20 x 72in
- Claimed Weight
- [regular]1lb 8.4oz, [long/wide] 2lb 1.5oz
- Activity
- mountaineering, backpacking, winter camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 6 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 19, 2024
Very comfy and warm. The
Very comfy and warm. The non slip works well. It would be great if a chair kit was available
Originally reviewed on Rab
April 4, 2024
Great bit of kit
Really pleased with this mat. Relatively easy to inflate and helped keep me really warm and didn't roll off. Only down side is trying to repack and get the final bits of air out. It's awkward enough pratacing at home but with cold hands and confined space of a 2-man tent almost impossible. Going to be interesting to see if my 14-year old manages it on is DofE Expedition
Originally reviewed on Rab
March 22, 2024
Very good. Wished the sleeping
Very good. Wished the sleeping mat would be easier to fold and pack again after use. Apart from that very good, warm and comfortable. Bit pricey, but that’s what one has to pay for this sort of comfort and warmth.
Originally reviewed on Rab
June 24, 2023
I bought this mat to
I bought this mat to replace my Exped downmats which have all been great, but now are worn out. The pump system is similar for inflation but massively better for deflation on the Ionosphere. The mat is a similar weight, but feels much more robust. It’s coming to the Karakoram for 3 weeks soon, so it will be interesting to see if it as warm (hope so!) It’s definitely just as comfortable. So far, I’m really pleased.
Originally reviewed on Rab
April 20, 2023
Great and reliable- love the
Great and reliable- love the design of its carry bag, makes packing up from camp super easy!
Originally reviewed on Rab
April 9, 2023
My goto mat for all year round sleep
I own, like most outdoor enthusiasts, a number of sleeping mats, from simple closed-cell foam to self-inflating, and the various generations of inflatable mats that have appeared in recent years. So when I saw Rab produce a mat, it had to be tried. I have now slept on it twice (once on the top of Eel Crag - Lake District, and once local lowland). I would now rate it alongside my previous favourite mats, from other manufacturers. I always use either a foil mat or closed cell mat under my inflatable mats to keep them away from puncture risks, and did the same with this mat, so it is a fair comparison. I can "feel" the warmth reflected back from the T.I.L.T layer - which matches the equivalent technologies of SeaToSummit and Thermarest. The extra thickness and raised sides make for a very comfortable sleep, and the surface of the mat works well whether you are in a sleeping back or directly on the mat under a quilt. I would likely not use this whilst bivying, as I like to put my mat inside my bivy bag, but for all tent camps, its now top of my list.
Originally reviewed on Rab
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