After sleeping on more than 35 sleeping pads—carrying them on a total of eight car-camping and backpacking trips—we concluded that the Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap Sleeping Pad is the best choice ...

“And, since the cotton fabric is grippier than the synthetic materials used on the exterior of a lot of the camping pads I’ve tried, my sleeping bag wasn’t slipping all over it.” At 25.6 ...

The biggest concern with backpacking sleeping pads is finding the right balance between comfort and weight. And this balance depends largely on the individual. Ounce-counters may prefer the ...

Organizers of an anti-Israel protest at UCLA are asking for a list of items needed to keep their encampment strong, which ...

Say hello to our best choice for self-inflating sleeping pads – the ultimate option for those who love comfort without ...

Skater helmets, shields, wood for barriers and elbow and knee pads were among the much-needed tools requested by the school’s ...

Nemo Equipment’s Tensor sleeping pad was my introduction to ultralight sleeping pads. I'll confess that when I unwrapped the Tensor (I went for the insulated version) and inflated it for the ...

Laura Lancaster Along with Sea to Summit, Exped, Big Agnes, and REI, Therm-a-Rest and Nemo make some of the best backpacking sleeping pads. I’ll get into nitpicking the details (comfort, valve, stuff ...

Meet the reviewer Zenbivy Ultralight Bed: first impressions. Working in the outdoor industry for as long as I have, I’ve ...

We've identified the best backpacking sleeping pads based on their weight, price point, design, and special features. Our selections were informed by a wealth of firsthand experience. Our ...

Here are the best sleeping pads to buy now. Clocking in at just one pound, this is the ultimate lightweight sleeping pad to take backpacking. It measures 3.5” x 10” when packed down ...