How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

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Designed for the woman backpacker who wants to keep her pack light, this Sea to Summit Ultralight self-inflating sleeping pad cuts down on weight without sacrificing comfort and warmth.
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View all Sea to Summit Self-inflating PadsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
R-Value | 2.9 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 1 inch |
Gender | Women's |
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This is the one thing on my gear list I personally implore people NOT to get. My dad talked me into it because the self inflating feature seemed novel, but this same feature has made this “women’s” pad nearly impossible for two women to pack back down into its stuff sack — making it an every morning hassle to put away — and its quite large and heavy when it’s properly put away anyways! I’m sure some people have had luck with this product, but it has proven useless for me because I can't get it back to it's initial size, even with the help of friends! Better off with one of the fold up economy ones than blowing big bucks on this.
This is a thin sleep mat and does not offer much cushioning, but that is not the point. It is just enough to even out the ground and protect from rocks. Very lightweight and packs fairly easily into the provided sack. The self-inflate function just needs a few breaths to fully inflate, and the deflate valve keeps it from reinflating as you roll it to pack up. Also, it floats! Great for alpine lakes.
I got mine and it is definitely not self-inflating. No matter how long it is left with an open valve, it doesn't inflate. It is comfortable but maybe too thin for my personal preference. Apart from that, it's easy to pack and is light.
Used a few times in mid 40s overnights, and sometimes on gentle slopes. Held position, loved the non slip. Super comfortable for someone who dances in their sleep. Woke up like I would have from my own bed.