How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

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The ALPS Mountaineering Nimble Insulated double sleeping pad features a 3D body-mapped design to help keep you and your partner from sliding or rolling off, no matter your sleeping position of choice.
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View all ALPS Mountaineering Air PadsBest Use | Camping |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
R-Value | 3.9 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | 6 x 16 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 3.5-4.5 inches |
Dimensions | 80 x 53 x 3.5-4.5 inches |
Weight | 4 lbs. 10 oz. |
Gender | Unisex |
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My wife and I have tried a number of pads and this one has quickly become our car camping go to. The large size and pocketed design make it perfect for the 2 of us and the dog and the compact packed size and weight make it an easy addition to our kit. We also love the convenience of not needing to pack multiple pads for our little family. The large size does make it a longer process to inflate but if you are a side sleeper the extra few minutes are very much worth it for the overnight comfort.
While slightly heavier than I would like, for the price this is an excellent double pad. Has a slight bumper in the middle to help keep “sides” but not too big that you can’t lay over if you want to cuddle. Fit and supported a 6’3 200lb man + spouse no problems. This pad performed well at 35*F for back or side sleeping. I would not take down to temp much lower than 30*F if primarily a side sleeper. Back sleeping spread the weight out much better and kept insulation to full performance levels. After using I would be comfortable pairing with a temp rated down quilt or bag down to 25*F if back sleeping.
This replaced a queen sized, gigantic, cheap air mattress we used for car camping for a few years. There is plenty of room for my wife and I, more room in the tent for gear and the kids with their mattresses. It has stayed inflated all night, every time we have used it. Kept us warm down into high 40 degree nights and off the ground. Set up and tear down is fast and easy. Takes up less space in the closet. Would highly recommend.
Used it once so far in 27°, comfortable and seemed to do its job well.
This thing is great for 2 person camping. The included pump sac is takes roughly 25 pumps to fill, but being a smoker with asthma I did not find it difficult to use or exhausting at all. Super comfy, never slept better in a tent.
Something caused a hole near the corner during its first use. The included patch kit did not work. A back up patch kit on top of that did not work. Slept on the cold ground.