Deal of the Week: Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Sleeping Pad
This pad provides a dream-worthy sleeping surface while resisting night-ruining punctures.
Sleeping pads are often used in conjunction with sleeping bags to provide padding and insulation. Find which type of pad—air, self-inflating or closed-cell foam—is best for your next overnight trip with advice from the gear experts at Backpacker.
This pad provides a dream-worthy sleeping surface while resisting night-ruining punctures.
Easy inflation and deflation make this sleeping pad a camp favorite.
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This warm foam pad is a smart shoulder-season pick.
This featherweight pad doesn't skimp on cushion.
Best self-inflating sleeping pad
Women's sleeping pad pick
Best bargain sleeping pad
The last word in in affordable, worry-free sleeping pads is one of our Editors' Choice 2020 winners.
This futuristic-looking pad slashes weight, but not comfort.
Sleep warm on this ultralight, compact, insulated sleeping pad, now available for 32% off.
This thick pad provides lots of warmth, and at 50% off, it couldn't be a better deal.
Best shoulder-season pad
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