3-person Sleeping Pads

Our five favorite sleeping pads for around $100 include options for backpacking and car camping, plus a variety of pad types and warmth ratings.

Our crew of member-testers cued up the best sleeping pads available for backpackers seeking longer lengths and more spacious widths.

We bring you the comfiest self-inflating sleeping pads from Exped, NEMO, Big Agnes, REI Co-op and others, plus one hybrid sleep system and portable cots.

Storing your sleeping pad properly is super easy: We explain how to do it so that you and your pad enjoy many peaceful slumbers together.

Got a hole in your inflatable sleeping pad? Most of the time the fix is easy. We explain the basic steps to make your pad cushy again.

Learn to sleep soundly in a tent—whether at a campground or in the backcountry—with tips on gear, getting ready for bed and staying warm.