How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

A good option any time of year, this double-wide Exped sleeping pad is spacious enough to fit 2 campers. The synthetic microfiber insulation keeps it light and warm. It has an R-value of 6.9.
Imported.
View all Exped Air Pads| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Semirectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| R-Value | 6.9 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | Medium: 5.7 x 7.9 inches Long Wide: 6.5 x 8.7 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 3.5 inches |
| Dimensions | Medium: 72 x 41/32 x 3.5 inches Long Wide: 77.6 x 52/41 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight | Medium: 1 lb. 15 oz. Long Wide: 2 lbs. 10.5 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Full disclosure, this is my first ever sleeping pad, so I can’t compare to others. I was looking for a good solution for backpacking with my two 50-pound dogs that would max out our comfort without taking up a ton of space and weight in my pack. The EXPED ultra duo is basically the same weight as a UL wide sleeping pad and a closed cell foam pad, combined, but gives my dogs the comfort and warmth of an inflatable pad. And it gives me more cuddles with the dogs. I throw a camp blanket over it along with a 1/8” foam pad to further protect the dogs’ side, and we are cozy all night. I toss and turn, and had no issues sleeping on my back, side, or stomach.
If you want to be effective sleeping next to someone in the back country, get this pad. It has separate chambers for each person to adjust the firmness to their preferences. It eliminated the seam from trying to lash two pads together and you can share warmth on the already warm pad. It packs down a little bigger than my single and is a pound heavier. But sharing the tent space and splitting the gear weight makes it work. Each side blows up full in about 3 fills of the pump bag and you don't get light headed. I am so happy I finally picked it up.