Backpacking Sleeping Pads Articles & Videos

• The Best Camping Beds

  For outdoor enthusiasts, there is very little as rewarding as a good night's sleep in the tent or under the stars after a day spent hiking, backpacking, fishing, skiing, climbing or engaging in some other outdoor sport. A good night's sleep… read more

• The Best Sleeping Pad for Tents

  Sleeping pads are ideal for use in tents to enhance a comfortable night's rest. Pads supply cushioning on hard ground and will help to conserve your body heat throughout the night. There are many options of pads to use for different types o… read more

• Sleeping Pad for Camping

  Sleeping pads add a measure of comfort to the great outdoors. While useful for keeping heat in and the elements out, sleeping bags and tents don't do much to protect you from the odd protruding rock or root while you sleep. A good sleeping… read more

• Sleeping Pad Review

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• About Self Inflating Sleeping Pads

  There are two main types of sleeping pads for backcountry camping and those are closed-cell foam pads and self-inflating sleeping pads. Different backpackers may prefer one or the other depending on compressibility, weight and possibility o… read more

• Different Types of Sleeping Pads for Backpacking

  A sleeping pad is the one luxury that even the most lightweight backpacker is likely to have in his pack. Sleeping pads are not just about comfort, but also warmth and health. Elevating you from the ground, a sleeping pad can help keep you… read more

• How to Make Sleeping Pads

  Sleeping pads provide a camper with insulation and padding and are imperative for cold weather camping. A homemade sleeping pad should be made of closed foam so that it does not absorb moisture and so that it resists compression; and it sho… read more