How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

Get better slumber in the backcountry with the NEMO Astro Lightweight Insulated sleeping pad. Thanks to its lateral baffles, it feels more comfortable under your arms and legs—and it resists curling.




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View all NEMO Air Pads| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| R-Value | 2.6 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | Regular: 4.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 3.5 inches |
| Dimensions | Regular: 72 x 20 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight | Regular: 1 lb. 8 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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Recently bought this sleeping pad for backpacking and camping trips, mainly for its pillow baffle feature. As a side sleeper, I find most camping pillows are not firm or large enough to comfortably fill the shoulder gap, or slide around too much, so I gave this a try. While it did not look like much of a difference, I was really pleasantly surprised with how much my head was propped up, and never had my pillow slide off in the night. Camped with it for a week thusfar, and I am really happy with how well I've slept, and love how small it packs down. Great product for the price.
not the lightest or warmest out there however I've always had a hard time sleeping in thinner and lighter pads, not the case with this. Also, the pillow baffle is a great touch for side sleeping, the extra inch or so of lift for my head really does make a difference.
I replaced an older Nemo pad with the Astro. It is easy to inflate, easily packs up into the small stuff sack and most importantly it is very comfortable.
Nemo sleeping pads are spot on, comfortable, light and durable.
Really nice and easy to inflate. Comfortable. Not loud