How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking
REI Co-op Helix Insulated Air Sleeping Pad
$169.00 – to $199.00
Light, plush and warm—what's not to love about this REI Co-op insulated pad? It's 3 in. thick for comfort in any sleeping position. A 4.9 R-value means it provides a warm night's sleep in any season.
Key Details
Best Use
Backpacking
R-Value
4.9
Pad Thickness (in.)
3 inches
Repair Kit Included
Yes
- 3 in. thickness exudes backcountry comfort and helps prevent your hips and shoulders from bottoming out while side sleeping
- Interior baffle design and weld shape reduce internal stresses, which improves pad durability and longevity
- 2-layer reflective insulation technology creates a very light pad with amazing insulation properties for a cozy, warm night's sleep
- Even, gridded weld pattern evokes mattresslike flatness and comfort
- Softly tapered shape provides maximum sleeping surface while fitting easily in trapezoidal tents
- Medium size tapers to approximately 14 in. wide at footbox; Wide sizes taper to approximately 17 in. wide at footbox
- Separate, color-coded valves for inflation and deflation make setting up and breaking camp frustration-free—and work seamlessly with the included pump sack
- This pad has an R-value of 4.9, which makes it great for all-season backpacking in cooler climates or for those who just prefer warmth at night no matter what
- Most sleeping pads we sell range from 1.0 (good for warm weather) to 5.5+ (for use in extreme cold); the higher the R-value, the more insulated the pad
- R-value tested according to the ASTM F3340 standard
- Repair kit included—because we want your pad to last you for years of comfortable nights under the stars
- Stuff sack and pump sack also included
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
Imported.
View all REI Co-op Air Pads| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| R-Value | 4.9 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | Medium: 5 x 9.5 inches Medium Wide: 5 x 10 inches Long Wide: 5.5 x 10 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 3 inches |
| Dimensions | Medium: 72 x 20 x 3 inches Medium Wide: 72 x 25 x 3 inches Long Wide: 78 x 25 x 3 inches |
| Weight | Medium: 1 lb. 5 oz. Medium Wide: 1 lb. 10 oz. Long Wide: 1 lb. 13 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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Location:Adirondacks
2 days ago
Most comfortable!!!!!
Yes , I recommend this product
I bought this pad a year ago and have been waiting to write a review until I tested it out for many hiking trips . I’ve tried so many different sleeping pads , Nemo Tensor , several Big Agnes models , Sea to summit and exped . None of them worked for me and always seemed to leave me with a stiff lower back and I don’t have back issues . The waffled style baffles on this pad just seem to work for me even when side sleeping. I sleep great and do not wake up with any stiff pain . I donated all my other pads so they didn’t go to waste . I’m 6’2 185lbs slender muscular build and purchased the long Wide model . I highly recommend this pad especially for side sleepers .
Location:PNW
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'4"
3 weeks ago
Perfect pad
Yes , I recommend this product
I was able to use this wonder for one beautiful night. The one night I was able to use it, it was incredibly easy and quick to inflate and kept me comfy all night long even though our campsite was on nothing but small rocks. I wish I could’ve tested it out for the next night, however, our entire campsite was stolen while we went on a day hike to see an iconic waterfall. I’m sure this pad would’ve held up beautifully. It was compact, light, easy to inflate, and very comfy, for a 50+ woman who hasn’t slept on the ground in many, many years. Stupid thieves, how low can you get, stealing people‘s entire campsite while they’re on a hike out in the middle of nowhere. It was very packable and I was looking forward to using it on a mother/daughter backpacking adventure later this summer. Unfortunately, with sleeping bags, pads and tent all stolen, we will have to try that backpacking trip and this pad sometime in the future when we can afford to replace them.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'4"
1 month ago
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'5"
2 months ago
New pad
Yes , I recommend this product
So far so good. Great pad. Light weight and has a small footprint. Time will tell and mileage will vary. Hope to get a lot of use from it before considering a replacement.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'5"
1 month ago
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