How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

Light, plush and warm, the 3 in. thick REI Co-op Helix Insulated air sleeping pad will make you happy twice every trip—first when you carry it on your back and again when you hit it at bedtime.
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View all REI Co-op Air PadsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
R-Value | 4.9 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | Regular: 5 x 9.5 inches Regular Wide: 5 x 10 inches Long Wide: 5.5 x 10 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 3 inches |
Dimensions | Regular: 72 x 20 x 3 inches Regular Wide: 72 x 24 x 3 inches Long Wide: 78 x 24 x 3 inches |
Weight | Regular: 1 lb. 5 oz. Regular Wide: 1 lb. 10 oz. Long Wide: 1 lb. 13 oz. |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.