Best Two-Person Backpacking Sleeping Pad 5.Exped Ultra 3R Duo ($250) Category:Air Pad Weight:1 lb. 13.8 oz. Thickness:3 in. R-value:2.9 What we like:Thoughtful design with separate air chambers for each person; light weight for two pads in one; raised baffles on perimeter. ...
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See Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite The Best Uninsulated Sleeping Pad for Backpacking NEMO Tensor Weight: 12 oz. Cost: $129.95 Best For:Ultralight Backpacker,Wilderness Backpacker The NEMO Tensor sleeping pad is a hot contender to the more well-known Therm-a-Rest pads above. It is an air pad ...
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Thick for a foam pad Lightweight Cons Bulky Stodgy foam pads get a comfort-boosting facelift with the Switchback. The closed-cell polyethylene foam has a hexagonal 3D pattern that adds heat-trapping, comfort-inducing loft. Sleeping on the pad feels similar to snoozing on a firm regular mattress...
Its level of durability is among the best we’ve ever tested for backpacking air pads. The XTherm does make a slight crinkle sound when you shift around on it, but its considerable strengths far outweigh this minor downside. With a weight that’s lower than the typical 3-season pad but...
Rest NeoAir XTherm receives high marks for its lightweight construction, high R-value, and stellar durability. Though some may need to adjust to the noise level, most agree that for the quality, comfort, and warmth it provides, it's one of the best winter backpacking sleeping pads out ...
The “Arc” in the Zpacks’ name comes from a unique tensioning system that pulls the middle of the bag away from the back, encouraging airflow and alleviating the need for a foam backpanel. Breathability is one of Dyneema’s shortcomings, so this is a helpful design for warm weather and...
This creates a large surface to rest your head on — larger than comparable air pads, so if you want a lot of pillow but little weight, this is a good bet. The Air Pillow has a small indent for side sleepers and is higher on one side than the other, allowing you to find the ...