How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP Sleeping Pad
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Recover from a long day on the trail with a great night's sleep on the Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP™ sleeping pad; it's been updated with light and soft fabrics to improve comfort and reduce bulk.
Shop newer version- Part of the Camp & Comfort™ series, this pad is created for campers whose greatest interest is sleeping comfort; perfect for car campers, family campers and base campers
- Thick and warm 3 in. pad features expanded die-cut foam in high-pressure areas and full-density foam in low-pressure areas for great cushioning from the cold, hard ground
- Updated with lighter, softer fabrics over previous seasons on both top and bottom of the pad to improve the softness and feel while reducing weight and bulk
- Self-inflating pad has an R-Value of 6.8
- The Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP sleeping pad includes a stuff sack
Made in USA.
View all Therm-a-Rest Self-inflating Pads| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
| R-Value | 6.8 |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Thick, comfortable
campfire11 years ago
Age plays havoc on all of us, and I have grown to need comfort in my travels. I camp off my dual sport motorcycle and this works great! Good size, easy to pack on the bike, inflates easy, and is comfortable. Soft, yet on my side, my hips are not grinding into the ground. Great little mini mattress.
campfire
Napa, CA
19 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
NOT the quality of original thermarest!
nc110 years ago
This is the second time that I have had this problem with a Thermarest pad, which is very disappointing considering my original pad from the 90's lasted me over a decade. If you look at the plastic piece that the air valve is attached to, there are two pointed ends opposite of the air intake that lie directly underneath the "seams" in the fabric (where the fabric is glued together.) I guarantee it- if you don't use your pad frequently it won't happen soon, but for my rate of use within a little over a year (beyond the return period), a leak develops in the fabric at the seam right above the ends of this plastic piece, which is unrepairable. Every time you twist the valve, the plastic ends rub against the fabric- Thermarest KNOWS this- it's designed to fail, unlike their original products. I will NEVER purchase a Cascade Designs product again for this reason. Well, it's not near as comfortable or as portable as something along the lines of the Big Agnes Q Core; if I can only get about 1 year out of the pads manufactured today, I'll go back to light, portable, and comfortable since durability is seemingly unobtainable anymore.
nc1
Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States
13 people found this review helpful
Wilderness Runner
Sonora,Ca.
Nice
12 years ago
I too had the REI 3.5 Camp Mat but less than a year later it began leaking! If REI can fix that issue, I would go back to it in a heart beat as it was VERY comfortable. The 3" Thermarest Lux. Mat is also comfortable but that extra 1/2 inch of padding in the REI mat really makes a difference. The other issue with the Thermarest is it seems a bit narrow. I have the "Long" mat which is a bit wider than the regular. None the less it seems to be a fine mat and comfortable thus far. Sometimes I have to sleep on the floor because of low back trouble and hence the reason for a comfortable mat. At the risk of sounding like Goldie Locks the Thermarest makes the floor/ground just right!
Yes , I recommend this product
lxincalifornia
Oakland, CA
Comfort and Quality
12 years ago
This sleeping pad was being used at home for a few months before taken on a camping trip. I had moved from state to state and had no comfy bed to sleep on, so I checked out the supply at REI and found the Luxury pad. The pad was used everyday on the ground and was kept inflated for over 2 months straight and kept up perfectly! It is well built and is extrememly durable and comfortable! For a 6'0" male at 190lbs it held up quite nicely. If you plan to use it for camping or backpacking, it doesnt store well in a pack because its big! I wouldn't recommend it for trips like that, but I would definitely recommend it for camping trips where you drive to a location and can pack it in your vehicle. This sleeping pad is of the highest quality and is definitely recommended.
Yes , I recommend this product
asaraha
Deadwood, OR
Yum! Sooo comfortable
11 years ago
For car/van camping, and my nomadic touring-musician life, I haven't found a more comfortable travel bed out there. My road-weary body is so grateful and actually feels like it's sleeping in a real bed for a change. I would also recommend this as a guest-bed far and above the inflate-a-mattresses, futons, and fold-out-couches too many people offer. Now if only they could magically make a featherlight version for overseas travel and backpacking ~ but part of its appeal is its solidity and girth (I have the XL). Still, it packs reasonably small enough for vehicle transport, which is currently my primary need.
Yes , I recommend this product
Subkulture
Tulsa, OK
Best Camping Pad I've ever used
12 years ago
Used this camping last weekend and all I can say is "wow!" I've used many Thermarest pads over the years and this one is by far my favorite. First off, it self inflates, which is great, but you have to plan accordingly. When you are setting up camp, make sure to unroll it, open the valves, and let it begin inflating. After a couple hours, simply blow a couple breaths in and you're all set. As for the comfort, we were camping on hard ground in the Ozarks. I slept well all night and didn't feel sore in the morning. The weather was mild, so I can't say much about its heat retaining values in winter, but it did a great job keeping me warm during a downpour. Only complaint is that the stuff sacks are a little small. You really have to roll it up tight to get them in there. Highly recommended for those who favor comfort over compact pads.
Yes , I recommend this product
campfire
Napa, CA
Thick, comfortable
11 years ago
Age plays havoc on all of us, and I have grown to need comfort in my travels. I camp off my dual sport motorcycle and this works great! Good size, easy to pack on the bike, inflates easy, and is comfortable. Soft, yet on my side, my hips are not grinding into the ground. Great little mini mattress.
Yes , I recommend this product
swg
portland, or
Like a bed, but camping
12 years ago
I replaced an REI 3.5" pad (avoid 'em) with this one. It is an awesome car-camping/boating pad. Its far to big and heavy to pack anywhere, but it is great when you don't have to carry it. Ive used it over a year and it has no leaks, etc. Great pad.
Yes , I recommend this product
Erik Smith
Spokane, WA
Sleep like you're at home
10 years ago
This is THE pad for getting a good night sleep. I have slept on this pad over 180 nights over the last three years (I am a wildland firefighter on a hand crew, so camping is in my job description), and it has performed like none I have used prior. I have slept on top of branches and uneven terrain, and this sleeping pad renders the condition of the ground moot. Is it heavy and bulky? Yes, it is both. Is it worth it? Without a doubt. In addition to comfort, it is very durable and quiet. I purchased these pads for my crew and out of 15 pads over three years and 180+ nights, only one has developed a leak. It doesn't make a lot of noise with night time shifts (I don't have the best back, so rotate often), which is a bonus for sleeping with others or proximity to other tents. I would hesitate to bring it on long backpacking trips, but if you skimp on a few other areas, you can manage your weight and still get in a good night. Overall, the best sleeping pad I have ever used.
Yes , I recommend this product
PBL Tripper
San Diego, CA
Comfortable ground camping
11 years ago
I hadn't been camping in years and recall how sleeping on the ground (air mattress or sleeping pad) was always a big unknown (comfort vs. agony). The Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP Sleeping Pad was an 'out-of-the-box' winner the first night. It took seemingly seconds to expand and a couple of puffs to inflate to my liking, and then a night on the ground that ultra-comfortable. No low spots; no grounding out on the shoulders or hips; no chill from the ground - all-in-all, the LuxuryMAP totally lived up to its name. I can't wait to get out and use it again, and now ground camping is back on my outdoor adventure agenda!
Yes , I recommend this product
dorsal
Honolulu
One of the best things I've ever bought
11 years ago
I bought this to take to retreats, where I usually end up on the floor on some terrible, stinky foam excuse for a mattress and my hip goes right to the floor. I'm also a raving insomniac and the reluctant host of a never-ending stream of house-guests. After searching through many stores, I sprang for this -- and happy to report my hip and back both love it, but unfortunately all the house-guests too (hey, I'm in Hawaii). This is by far the best compact mattress I've ever found, it's amazing. It has to be enshrined in my panthéon of the great finds of my life, along with a down vest or two, a Nexus tablet, "The River" by Springsteen, a Volvo 122S (and of course, my wife, though I didn't actually BUY her). Forget schlepping it around much, it's something you'd take from the car a few hundred yards to a campsite, so you may as well go long if you're tall, like me. Honestly, I could be happy using it as my primary bed -- it's great! [By the way, the only reason I'm on here looking at the thing is that some house-guests went home with their dirty undies the stuff sack. But I still have the mattress.]
Yes , I recommend this product
Woodchuck
Houston Texas used in Santa Anna Hondura
Works Great
11 years ago
I have the Luxury-Map-XL This is the largest one they make. I started with the "L" but fell off it when I rolled over and it woke me up (While testing it at home). The XL just fits in to a "sans bug one man tent" (the corners slightly folded about an inch) this was perfect for me. I used the Mattress on a mission trip to Honduras. The Therm-a-rest Mattress was recommended by name by those who have been on this trip in the past. As well as the mentioned bug tent. The tent offered a bit of protection for the bottom of the mattress and some protection from sharp objects. I read the directions the day I took the mattress home and allowed it to inflate over several days. I also allowed it to stay inflated in the days before the trip. When I was ready to use it on the trip it only took a short time to inflate, a few good breaths and it was ready to use. Although I had choices as to where to sleep, it would be on a bare concert floor (upstairs in the construction area or down stairs on hard tile) I chose out side on a concert porch so I could see the stars. The mattress keep me insulated form the concert very well. When I first layer down to sleep it was almost 88 degrees at 10:00 P.M. but by 5:00 A.M. it had dropped to below 70 degrees. The mattress never felt cloud and I never made contact with the hard concert even after rolling from back to side to stomach all night long. The 3" pad was enough to support me comfortably in all sleeping positions. and I am a big person, about 240 lbs. This pad will fit in a suit case if packed first diagonally, then pack other stuff around it. My comment to those who feel this mattress does not inflate properly or quickly enough is, "Read the instructions first". The mattress preforms as it says it will the way it says it will if treated the way is says to treat it. This might be big for back packers.
Yes , I recommend this product
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