The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT sleeping pad is one of the most comfortable, best warmth-to-weight ratio pads we’ve tested recently. Here’s our verdict on the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT and Ether Light Extreme, and a review of their similarities and differences.
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