How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

The lightest, most compact 2-person sleeping pad of the Exped Ultra series at 1 lb. 8.6 oz (Medium size), the Ultra 1R Duo keeps weight to a minimum without sacrificing a good night's sleep at camp.
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View all Exped Air PadsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
R-Value | 1.3 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | Medium: 9.8 x 5.1 inches Long Wide: 10 x 5.5 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
Ultralight | Yes |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 3 inches |
Dimensions | Medium: 72.0 x 41.3 x 3 inches Long Wide: 77.6 x 51.2 x 3 inches |
Weight | Medium: 1 lb. 8.6 oz. Long Wide: 2 lbs. 3 oz. |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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My partner and I loved this camping mat—but only got to use it three times before some of the air chambers at one end split. Definitely not worth the money!
This pad is comfortable and light. It inflates easily and each side has it's own valve so it's very adjustable. As with many of Exped's pads, if you over-inflate, you can blow a baffle, so be gentle. Just be very aware that it has zero insulation, so if you're planning to use this outside of the summer months, you will be cold.