The NEMO Switchback is a full-size, insulated, foam sleeping pad that can be used by itself in three-season conditions or as additional insulation in winter conditions. It is available in two sizes, short (51 x 130 in / 130 x 51 cm) and regular (72 x 20 in / 183 x 51 cm); both are 0.7 in / 2 cm
Exped FlexMat Foam Sleeping Pad Review
The Exped FlexMat is a full-size, lightweight, closed-cell foam sleeping pad for outdoor adventures. With an R-value of 1.5, it's a three-season sleeping pad, but can be used in conjunction with an air mattress as part of a four-season setup. It is available in three sizes, XS (51 x 20.5 in / 130 x
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Review (WingLock Valve)
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite from Cascade Designs is a three-season 12 oz / 350 g inflatable sleeping pad with a 4.2 R-value (the measure of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material). It's essentially become the default ultralight, three-season inflatable sleeping pad (it's
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite is the lightest sleeping pad available from Therm-a-Rest and is designed with ultralight backpacking and thru-hikers in mind. It comes in three sizes (small, regular, and large), is made from 15D nylon, has an R-value of 2, and is 2.5 in / 6.5 cm thick. Compared
Sea to Summit Ultralight Air Sleeping Mat Review
The Sea to Summit Ultralight Air Sleeping Mat is the second lightest sleeping pad made by Sea to Summit (the lightest being the Ether Light XT Air Sleeping Mat). It uses Sea to Summit's Air Sprung Cell technology (basically an egg carton layout of air pockets) which I find to be quite
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Review (Classic Valve)
NOTE: There is an updated version of the NeoAir XLite now available. Read the updated review here. For a long time, I was not a big fan of inflatable sleeping pads, but when I finally broke down and got one, I went straight for the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite. Weighing 12 oz / 350 g with a 3.2
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL Sleeping Pad Review
The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL was the pad I decided to use on my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. This versatile foam pad from Cascade Designs uses an aluminized surface to reflect heat (yes, the silver side goes up) back up toward the user (that's you) and can be used alone or in conjunction with an