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Ultra 5R
$160 at Garage Grown Gear
How It Stacks Up
(of 60 sleeping pads)
Who Is This For?
Three-Season Backpacker
R-value 4.8 handles spring through fall temperatures. A solid all-rounder for most conditions.
Comfort-First Camper
3" thick with a plush sleeping surface. Prioritizes a good night's sleep over shaving ounces.
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Head-to-Head
Exped Ultra 5R vs Exped Dura 5R
Data-driven comparison of Exped Ultra 5R and Exped Dura 5R. Specs, performance, and value analyzed side by side.
Kelty Cosmic 20 vs Exped Ultra 5R
Data-driven comparison of Kelty Cosmic 20 and Exped Ultra 5R. Specs, performance, and value analyzed side by side.
Exped Ultra 5R vs Nemo Tensor All-Season
Data-driven comparison of Exped Ultra 5R and Nemo Tensor All-Season. Specs, performance, and value analyzed side by side.
Exped Ultra 5R vs Nemo Tensor Trail
Data-driven comparison of Exped Ultra 5R and Nemo Tensor Trail. Specs, performance, and value analyzed side by side.
Exped Ultra 5R vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT
Data-driven comparison of Exped Ultra 5R and Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT. Specs, performance, and value analyzed side by side.
Kelty Cosmic 20 Down vs Exped Ultra 5R
Data-driven comparison of Kelty Cosmic 20 Down and Exped Ultra 5R. Specs, performance, and value analyzed side by side.
Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro vs Exped Ultra 5R
Data-driven comparison of Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro and Exped Ultra 5R. Specs, performance, and value analyzed side by side.
Therm-a-Rest XTherm NXT vs Exped Ultra 5R
Therm-a-Rest XTherm NXT vs Exped Ultra 5R compared for winter camping. R-value, weight, comfort, noise, and durability data side by side.
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Exped Ultra 5R vs Exped Dura 5R
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Exped Ultra 5R vs Nemo Tensor All-Season
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Exped Ultra 5R vs Nemo Tensor Trail
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Exped Ultra 5R vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT
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Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro vs Exped Ultra 5R
Read Full Comparison vs Therm-a-Rest XTherm NXT vs Exped Ultra 5R
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