How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Pad
$139.95 – to $159.95
For cozy nights when you're car camping, the popular Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp sleeping pad provides luxurious warmth and comfort in the frontcountry.
Key Details
Insulated
Yes
Pad Thickness (in.)
2 inches
Weight
Large: 3 lbs. 6 oz.
X Large: 4 pounds
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- Light, soft fabrics make this mattress exceptionally comfortable
- 2 in. (5 cm) of thickness provides a high level of warmth and support
- Premium foam creates a warm and stable sleeping surface; compressible foam core expands when unpacked for easy self-inflation
- Sturdy, classic design provides durability and an outstanding value
- WingLockâ„¢ valve maximizes air flow for easier inflation and quicker deflation; wings toggle for one-way inflation to save energy
- Stuff sack included
Made in USA.
View all Therm-a-Rest Self-inflating Pads| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
| R-Value | 6.0 |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | Large: 9 x 26 inches X Large: 9 x 31 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 2 inches |
| Dimensions | Large: 77 x 25 x 2 inches X Large: 77 x 30 x 2 inches |
| Weight | Large: 3 lbs. 6 oz. X Large: 4 pounds |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Meets expectations in Dome tent
Mar C4 years ago
The ground has robbed my body heat but this pad kept me warm and comfortable in my mummy bag.
I purchased the regular size. This works well for me
Mar C
Flower mound tx
13 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Received defective pad.
Resan3 years ago
I received this pad today. I unpacked it, rolled it out, and added a bit of inflation to it to test it out. Then, following the instructions exactly, I proceeded to try to deflate it and put it in the nylon bag. I opened the valve exactly according to the instructions, progressively rolled it up as tightly as I could from the end opposite from the value, and put my weight on it to try to push the air out. Air did come out of the valve, but only in a small stream. I repeated the rolling and deflating several times over a period of 30 minutes or more. But this thing just doesn't want to deflate the way it should or as fast as it should.
I called REI and spoke to a young lady who said that I should watch the deflation video, and that that video instructs to roll it up and unroll it and roll it up again several times to deflate it. But in fact, the video doesn't say that.
The first young lady patched me through to a second young lady, who said that the pad should deflate quickly. We agreed that the pad is apparently defective, and she was very helpful in arranging to send a replacement to me very quickly. Hopefully, the replacement will not be defective.
If the second pad works the way it should, I'll change my rating to 3, 4 or 5 stars. But time is both life and money, and life and money should not have to be wasted dealing with defective products or other glitches because a manufacturer doesn't do adequate quality control or doesn't provide accurate descriptions or instructions for its products.
Resan
Republic of Texas
10 people found this review helpful
JoelB
San Diego, CA
4 days of use and it loses air :(
3 years ago
I used it for four days. I just came back home and inflated it again before storing it. It doesn't hold the air as well as when I bought it (I inflated it and kept it full for some time, as per the manufacturer's instructions). There is no discernible loss by the valve or at any other place. It seems to be losing it very slowly. It is noticeable after left inflated during the night (and not sleeping on it). It is a pity as the pad is great, a bit big but it worked great during the hike. Good self-inflation and you can make it former with just blowing air in a few times. You don't need Olympic swimmer lungs. Unsure if I would recommend it though...
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
pfary
Car camping sleeping pad
4 years ago
This sleeping pad is comfortable and stays consistently inflated even over continued use. Fits easily into the back of an SUV. I paired this with a 0 degree sleeping bag and slept warmly and comfortably in the car with temperatures as low as the teens. I ordered the regular size, which gave me a perfect amount of length at 5'7. Packs lightly and easily - I imagine this would serve backpackers very well.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
Mar C
Flower mound tx
Meets expectations in Dome tent
4 years ago
The ground has robbed my body heat but this pad kept me warm and comfortable in my mummy bag. I purchased the regular size. This works well for me
Age:65–74
Weight:250–275 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
Bobo
Laguna Hills, CA
Long Lasting
2 years ago
I've used several different Therm-a-rest products over the years for backpacking. My highlight was hiking the John Muir trail. I was tentless so often my sleeping pad was out in the elements or in a moist bivvy sack. These pads last! I just went to pack and I went to pack a almost brand new pad from another brand and the valve fell out. I then grabbed a 20 year old therm-a-rest and it was still good. This is probably the pad I took over 20 years ago on the John Muir.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
Anna
Works well
4 years ago
Great sleeping pad, works well and is comfy to sleep on. Pretty long too, just barely fits into the tent, so make sure to measure
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
PH CIB
IOWA
Excellent for Car Camping
4 years ago
I have this pad in the Large Size it is Great for Car Camping large and comfortable, however it is Heavy and does not pack Small so I would not recommend it for Backpacking.
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Love this mattress
4 years ago
This is a great mattress. Will last a lifetime. I have had one from thermarest that is 30+years old. Still works great. I use them for morning yoga on a daily basis.
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
MovinMarty55
Port Townsend, WA
Better sleep than on any other bed
2 years ago
I think I bought two of these in 2015 or 2016 to replace the queen size traditional mattress in my 5th wheel Rv. We have slept on it continuously since then in the 5th wheel for several years and since February 2022, every night in our house. I use these air mattresses together along with a memory foam topper. My husband and I sleep wonderfully and he has a bad back. Prefer this over a traditional air mattress.
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
hawk
Wisconsin/PNW
reliable
1 year ago
Just posted a review on my replacement pad (BA rapide), but I thought I should give some love to my tried and true since it's ol' reliable. Bought this back in 2021, and I've used it car camping, general camping, and backpacking in all kinds of weather and terrain. No leaks, no flaws, nothing. It's not the most comfortable thing out there for side sleepers (me), but man is it reliable. It's thick enough that it kept me out of the water when our tent leaked during a severe storm, didn't pop when we slept on the sharpest ground I've ever felt, kept me warm through winter storms, and is still looking brand new three years later. The pump sack isn't great, but it's small enough that I can blow it up with just my lungs if I'm in a hurry. Removed one star just for the comfort factor since I'm a side sleeper, but that's my only complaint. Still keeping this one around as a backup and as some gear to loan friends who want to camp but don't have some gear.
Age:18–24
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
Redmond Camper
The Beautiful PNW
The Gold Standard of Ground Pads
2 years ago
I am 6'2" and 225lbs and this sleeping pad fits me and works very well. No hips, shoulders or knees digging into hard ground, well insulated and stays inflated. I do like the "new" Therm-a-Rest valve and really like that this is a local PNW company.
Age:55–64
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
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