How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

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Camping luxury has a new look and feel with the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Self-Inflating mummy sleeping pad. At 3 in. thick, it's big on comfort yet lightweight and easy to use.
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View the Sea to Summit Comfort Product LineView all Sea to Summit Self-inflating PadsBest Use | Backpacking Camping |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
R-Value | 4.1 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 3 inches |
Gender | Unisex |
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I have only slept a couple nights, but this pad is very comfortable! Best investment in sleep systems I’ve made. Weight is fairly light. It doesn’t pack down as small as others, but it’s worth the sleep to bring it. It’s very easy to inflate, 5-7 breathes, but I usually deflate it quite a bit to get the perfect feel. I have issues with other pads that are too firm or don’t spread your weight out. This pad spreads my weight off of just my hips/lower back. The foam definitely helps spread the weight and add comfort and insulation. I couldn’t be happier with it. The top material is also very comfortable feeling as well. Top notch product!
Used the sea to summit twice while camping, both times on top of a blanket, inside a tent, open it up the third time and it has a hole... the patches that come with it do not stretch so they will fail after you roll it back up. An incredible waste of money, might as well have gotten a cheep plastic one.
Well we own two of these now and they are hands down over the competition period..... The rather unfortunate thing is the stuff sack stinks. Really guys have you tried getting this back into the stuff sack provided? The pad wins every time because it does not like being rolled up that small. What I've had to do is dig out my Therm a Rest stuff sacks and now I can roll the pad into one layer and it actually fits much better on the outside of a pack or in the trunk of a car. For the price of this pad you should include a second sack similar to the competition after that I doubt anyone could find fault with this sleeping pad. Cheers
I bought the regular size comfort plus self inflating. I have been sleeping on it for about 2 years each night at home and on the trail. Fantastic comfort. Sleep like a baby. Each night I can't wait to lie down on the floor. One day a week, I leave the valve open all day to allow it to return to original shape. What more can I say? Does a fantastic job without any noise or hot spots or soft spots. Seems to be extremely rugged and able to handle daily use without putting a blanket over it for protection. One thing I do is never lie down with anything sharp or even metal. I hope you have the same experience with this product. Thanks for reading, Kindest regards, Tom
I love this sleeping pad. Very very comfortable. I had my best night's sleep while backpacking ever. I am 6'3" 210lb. - the extra thickness was perfect for me. The wide width (25") was just right for my shoulders. The no-slip grip on top and bottom kept me in position, even on a slight incline. The pad rolls into a compact size and the stuff sack gives just the right amount of compression without making it impossible to pull it back out again (looking at you, Thermarest). It might not be for the ounce-counters or thru-hikers, but for a 1-4 day trip, the great night's sleep makes up for the little bit of extra weight.
I picked up this pad about a year ago and have used it a hand full of times and most recently on a multi day backpacking trip. I value comfortable sleep systems over weight/size. The pad is very comfortable. Backs down well, may be a bit too bulky for some backpackers but I didn’t mind. Only complaint is I would prefer it to be a bit more wide in hips area or have elevated corners to keep me more in place during sleep. Overall very happy with this sleeping pad and i think it would work well for most casual backpackers that value good sleep like myself.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is core to my river trips or sleeping in my 4Runner. I either put a small tarp underneath or on my cot when on the ground. Self inflates fast. Comfortable and I dig the bag it comes in. Takes a little time to roll up in the morning but completely worth it for how fast it sets up and is so compact. You need to keep it uncompressed when storing so be sure to have a place for it. Mine fits in the back of my closet landscape. Biggest pro: My original one fell victim to a sharp piece of metal when I was moving. Warranty kicked in and with no complaints S2S staff reached out (even talked to me on the phone) and replaced it fast - complete with shipping label for return. Way to go S2S!
These mats have completely changed our camping experience. They are amazingly comfortable, easy to fill, and have given our family of four a great night’s sleep on several distanced camping adventures this past summer. Prior to these mats, everyone was a bit reluctant to get in the car and go camping, but after purchasing these there were no more complaints. The self-inflating function is very good, and it only takes a few minutes to get each mat fully inflated and ready to go. They also deflate well and take up minimal space. Yes, they are a bit expensive, but they are worth every penny.
Never inflated. Left it flat and in the inflate mode for 2 days. It’s less than an inch thick and hard as the floor.
When my ole kicks me out of the house I grab this mat and chuck it in the back of the 4Runner. 72” long fits nicely diagonally in the back with the seats down. Comfort and drama free (unlike the ole lady)