Therm-a-Rest – or Cascade Designs as the brand was called back in the 1970s – revolutionized backpack camping several decades ago by inventing self-inflating sleeping pads that actually made ...

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 ...

In a growing hiking market, there are plenty of sleep system options for various outdoor pursuits. Sleeping pads are designed to offer protection and insulation from the ground, so knowing what your ...

Which camping sleeping pads are best? Camping sleeping pads are great for both casual camping trips and hikes through the backcountry because they are lightweight, portable and comfortable. Coupled ...

As a stripped-to-the-bare-essentials backpacker, I get giddy about the excesses offered by car camping. What better reason to invest in one of those lavishly dimensioned air mattresses that can’t be ...

Even though you’re sleeping off the ground when hammock camping, an insulating pad will make overnighting outdoors more comfortable. The best sleeping pads for hammocks are lightweight, warm, and ...

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