How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

Pack light and sleep deeply with the Sea to Summit Pursuit self-inflating sleeping mat. Built for long alpine trips, it's lightweight and comfortable thanks to a foam-supported channel construction.
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View all Sea to Summit Self-inflating PadsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Regular Mummy: Mummy Regular: Rectangular Large Mummy: Mummy Long Wide: Rectangular |
R-Value | 3 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | Regular Mummy: 5.5 x 11.4 inches Regular: 5.5 x 13.4 inches Large Mummy: 5.5 x 12.6 inches Long Wide: 5.5 x 15.7 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 2 inches |
Dimensions | Regular Mummy: 72 x 22 x 2 inches Regular: 72 x 25.2 x 2 inches Large Mummy: 78 x 25.2 x 2 inches Long Wide: 78 x 29.9 x 2 inches |
Weight | Regular Mummy: 1 lb. 5.3 oz. Regular: 1 lb. 11.3 oz. Large Mummy: 1 lb. 9.7 oz. Long Wide: 2 lbs. 4.9 oz. |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you for letting me test the Pursuit pad. It is an excellent addition to my gear: light weight, comfortable for its thickness, and quiet compared to the large pads. The simplicity of packing and carrying was a great addition (as I dread packing up). My one concern is about the tab twisting back and forth. I worry it will wear out over time. I am also considering upgrading to the Pursuit Plus for the extra thickness. That is a personal preference, and it is great there is the option.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really love the valves for quick inflation and deflation and the stuff sack works great. I was a little skeptical at first but it works really well and you don't have to worry about having a tight roll to get it back in the bag. It's a surprisingly comfortable pad as well for the thickness. Although it's a little heavier than my Ether Light XT, it's less expensive and it's not as bouncy feeling. I also appreciate the reduced environmental impact of this mat. Highly recommend this one!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the 1st time I used a self-inflating sleep pad, so learning how to use it took me a couple times. That said it worked great. It is lighter than my other pad and surprisingly comfortable. I used it on a recent trip on rocky ground and had no issues. It was a comfortable sleep.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a side-sleeper, I usually use a 4" thick air pad to prevent my hips from being sore in the morning. I was skeptical of a pad this thin, but I ended up having some of the best sleep in a long time thanks to this pad. The foam and air combo kept me plenty comfortable through the night in any position I found myself in. The self-inflating nature of the pad was lovely to save my time or breath blowing it up; I only needed a few puffs after letting it sit out and pushing down on the pad to encourage it to inflate itself. The real innovation with this sleeping pad is the one-way deflating valve. By simply twisting the valve around, you're able to get all of the air out the pad and keep it out. I've had self-inflating pads without this feature and I don't think I could ever go back; seriously, it's a game-changer. The best part is it adds zero additional weight since it utilizes the same valve used for inflation. While I wouldn't personally take a pad this bulky and heavy backpacking, I definitely have a new car-camping pad.