Compact – The Zoom UL packs down smaller than most air pads. The solely actual competitors within the packability enviornment is the Therm-a-Rest Uberlite, and nonetheless the Zoom UL is nearly as compact. When you contemplate that the Zoom UL weighs over 1.5 occasions as a lot because the UberLite does, the virtually equal packability is fairly spectacular.
While the distinction in packability between the Zoom UL and different main sleeping pads will not be the factor that makes or breaks your buy resolution, it’s nonetheless vital. More compact gear means you possibly can carry a smaller backpack, a smaller backpack means much less weight, and fewer weight means extra enjoyable.