How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

This NEMO double sleeping pad proves that camping doesn't have to mean roughing it. With 4 in. of plush cushioning, it's as comfy as your bed at home—but it packs up small enough to toss in the car.




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View all NEMO Self-inflating Pads| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
| R-Value | 7 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | Double Wide: 12 x 26 inches Double: 12 x 21 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 4 inches |
| Dimensions | Double Wide: 78 x 52 x 4 inches Double: 78 x 40 x 4 inches |
| Weight | Double Wide: 8 lbs. 6 oz. Double: 6 lbs. 3 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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I’m extremely disappointed with the NEMO Roamer Double Wide Sleeping Pad, not just because of the product failure, but because of how shockingly bad the customer service and warranty process has been. The valve failed early on, making the pad unusable. This is a premium-priced sleeping pad, so a critical failure like that is already unacceptable. What’s worse is everything that followed. I submitted a warranty claim and sent the pad in, expecting a reasonable turnaround. That was a mistake. It has now been over six months, and I still do not have my product back. Communication has been slow, vague, and unhelpful. I’ve had to follow up repeatedly, only to get non-answers or promises that go nowhere. For a brand that markets itself as high-quality and trustworthy, this level of service is embarrassing. A sleeping pad is a seasonal, trip-critical item. Keeping a customer without their gear for half a year effectively makes the warranty meaningless. At this point, it feels less like a warranty and more like a black hole where products and accountability disappear. Between the faulty valve and the extremely poor customer service and warranty turnaround time, I cannot recommend this pad or trust NEMO as a company. There are plenty of other brands that stand behind their products—this experience has shown me that NEMO is not one of them.