As one of the two major components to your backpacking sleep system, a pad can make all the difference when it comes to catching Z's in the wilderness. Between sleep preferences and hiking environment ...

A quality sleeping pad—no matter the weather or the season—is a necessary part of a camping sleep system. Sleeping pads are designed to insulate your body from the ground to allow for better thermal ...

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT, Sea-to-Summit Pursuit Plus, and Mountain Equipment Aerostat Down 7.0 are among the best sleeping pads of 2025. I put 14 sleeping pads to the test to find the best ...

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Whether you are about to plan a multi-day backpack mountain adventure or a few days away tucked into a cozy camping spot, ending each day in comfort is a must on any camper’s list. Camping sleeping ...