How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking
REI Co-op Helix Insulated Air Sleeping Pad
$169.00
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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.
Key Details
Insulated
Yes
Pad Thickness (in.)
3 inches
Weight
Regular: 1 lb. 5 oz.
Regular Wide: 1 lb. 10 oz.
Long Wide: 1 lb. 13 oz.
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- 3 in. thickness and an even, gridded weld pattern gives you a flat, mattresslike surface thick enough to keep you from touching the ground
- 2-layer reflective insulation (aluminum-coated PET film) gives you a warm night's sleep without adding weight to the pad
- Dual custom valves make inflation and deflation quick and easy, and work seamlessly with the included pump sack
- Interior baffle design and weld shape reduce internal stresses, which improves pad durability and longevity
- Softly tapered shape provides maximum sleeping surface while fitting easily in trapezoidal tents
- Regular size tapers to approximately 14 in. wide at footbox; wide size tapers to approximately 17 in. wide at footbox
- This pad has an R-value of 4.9, which makes it best for adventures in cold weather; it provides considerable insulation from ground temperature
- Also a good choice for those who just prefer a warm night's sleep no matter what
- Most sleeping pads we sell range from 1.0 (good for warm weather) to 5.5+ (for use in extreme cold); the higher the R-value, the more insulated the pad
- Made with 30-denier ripstop polyester with TPU lamination; included pump sack is made of 30-denier ripstop nylon with a polyurethane coating
- Includes inflation pump sack, field repair kit and stuff sack
- R-value tested according to the ASTM F3340 standard
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
Imported.
View all REI Co-op Air Pads| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
