Sleeping well in the outdoors is very important. The last thing you want is to wake up and feel sore because you chose the wrong sleeping pad. There are so many different types of sleeping pads. You can get self-inflating sleeping pads, lightweight sleeping pads, extra large sleeping pads and then the regular trusty foam pad.
Self-Inflating Sleeping Mats
Manufactures like therma-rest make a self inflating pad. These work pretty well but you end up having to still blow air in it to get it filled up like you what it to. They are also a bit more weighty than other types that don’t have the self-inflating function. My personal preference is carrying the extra weight and getting a pad that is going to give you more cushion.
Lightweight Camping Mats
This type is usually going to be the thinnest and most contouring shape of all the camping pads. They actually make a different pad for women and men. The women’s pad is wider at the hips to provide the comfort to women were they need it most. The Men’s pad is just a contour of the body that gets slimmer at the feet. This helps out in weight by removing unneeded material.
Foam Pad
This is probably the oldest and most trusted camping mat out there. These are very inexpensive and very lightweight. They don’t however provide the most comfort. You can get different thickness but then they just get real bulky. These work best when you are car camping. What I like to do when I go car camping is bring along a couple of foam mattresses and put those under my air mattress before I blow it up in my tent. This provides piece of mind knowing any rocks or twigs that might have been under my air mattress aren’t going to puncture it.
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