4 Season Inflatable Sleeping Pad R8.5 | Horizon X

I used my sleeping pad this weekend and it was perfect. Light to carry and warm to sleep on. However, I did not receive the pump that I bought with it and had to use the air bag. It worked but I would prefer the pump

An awesome piece of outdoor gear…twice the comfort and “R” value of many high end sleeping pads at half the price! If you are thinking about upgrading your winter camping setup this sleeping mat is a “must have”

I really had high hopes for this pad and company. The early reviews are SO promising. Maybe I got a defect, which would be just my luck. But after just one night I was on the cold, hard Northern Ontario ground in May.

The pad itself is easy to inflate, packs down small, and is very comfortable when there’s air in it.

The company was great, too. When I complained, they agreed to refund my money right away

Used the Horizon X R8.5 sleeping pad on a camping trip this weekend and overall I was really impressed. First of all, it’s very warm. The pad feels thick, supportive, and comfortable, and I slept really well through the night.

I also liked the anti-slip texture on the surface. I never felt like I was sliding around or struggling to stay in place.

The best part for me was how quiet it is. My old pad sounded like a chip bag every time I moved, which not only ruined my sleep but also bothered other people at camp. This one is much quieter, and that made a huge difference.

The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it’s not the most compact pad once packed, and it took me a little time to get used to inflating it the first time. That said, the warmth and comfort are excellent, and I’d still definitely recommend it.

I purchased the Windquester Horizon X Sleep pad having seen it come across my social feed as an R8.5 rated at a very very reasonable price, especially for Australia where our distance from the rest of the world usually includes a shipping and exchange rate premium. I was impressed that delivery was only a few days as my expectation was weeks.
It was only a few weeks after that I used the pad on a 270km thru hike of the Great North Walk (Sydney to Newcastle, Australia). The pad inflation was quick and easy utilising its inflation bag which is included with the pad. Even though the inflation bag would be considered on the larger side for ultralight hikers, I ditched the sleeping bag stuff sack and used the inflation bag as a dry stuff sack for my sleeping bag and clothes which offset some of the weight gain, yay! The valve system as simplistic as it is, performed well keeping the pad inflated whilst in use and allowing its deflation rapidly, allowing for quick pack-up every morning. I found the rectangular shape much easier to fold and roll up than mummy pads I have used previously. The valve allowed the expelling of almost all the air which allowed the pad to be stored in its draw bag easily. Over several days I slept on a variety of surfaces, compacted sand, dirt and wet grass where I found the pad performed well and supplied a very comfortable slumber.
Even though Australia has a warm climate during this time of year I could not feel any heat sinking into the ground as I slept. Generally, pads which use a similar construction sound crinkly and noisy, however the Horizon X seemed distinctly quieter which made for less disturbed sleep.
The pads thickness and robustness is very good as it did not bottom-out, deflect or pop the valve as I sat on the edge within my tent while I prepared meals, attended to foot care etc.
Overall, the Horizon X Sleeping pad was a great purchase at a reasonable price point and I look forward to using it on many more overnight adventures, perhaps even to use it on a snow (Yes Australia does get snow) camping expedition in the future.