Best sleeping pad on Reddit

376 reviews from r/camping, r/CampingGear, r/backpacking and 18 more subreddits

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Nemo

4.6

(77)

"Ridiculously small, and has survived many nights so far."

"I use a Nemo switchback in the summer and love it."

"A serious game changer."

"I find it quiet, warm, and supportive."

"Lightweight is a nemo Tensor insulated with a thermarest z fold under it. With a 0 degree down bag I've been cozy into the teens."

"Nemo Tensor Insulated"

"Nemo or big Agnes pads!"

"Nemo roamer is better than the exped megamat."

"I use a NEMO Roamer and love it."

"Nemo Tensor All Season"

Exped

4.7

(62)

"It’s been the most comfortable of I’ve ever had."

"XPed mega mat makes a solid mattress for cold car camping."

"Check out the Exped car mat."

"I’ve had mine for 10 plus years and have insanely good R value."

"Exped."

"I did purchase the Exped Megamat and the closest word I can find to describe it is amazing."

"For car camping, an Exped MegaMat."

"Most comfortable and lightweight sleeping pad I’ve ever used."

"Exped megamat. Its not even close."

"It's like sleeping on a bed at home."

Therm-a-Rest

4.5

(52)

"I bought the thermarest xlite with R value of 4.5."

"Get a Thermarest Neoair Xtherm or Xlite."

"Got a thermarest x therm off Craigslist years ago... still going strong and super warm."

"The Thermarest Xtherm is the warmest and most reliable cold weather pad."

"Get any of the foam filled inflatable mattresses. Thermorest Mondo King, Exped, REI Dreamer."

"I bought the thermarest trail scout after my first field event and it lasted me through 3 Fort Drum winters."

"Thermarest Xlite NXT"

"My vote is for Xtherm."

"I love the thermarest prolite."

"My recommendations are neoair xtherm."

Big Agnes

4.6

(36)

"This pad is amazing for my needs."

"My pad of choice."

"Big Agnes Rapide would definitely be my pick."

"It's awesome, the best sleep I've had in the backwoods."

"Big Agnes Rapide"

"They have a very high R-value, they aren't too heavy, and they pack up to a relatively small size."

"The Big Agnes Rapide SL is available in a 40 inch wide rectangular version."

"Big Agnes Rapide for a relatively light air pad with pretty good R value."

"Very easy to stay on that thing for a good nights sleep."

"My wife swears by her big Agnus pad."

Sea to Summit

4.3

(34)

"I sleep very comfortably on it."

"Klymit or Sea to Summit"

"I finally bit the bullet and got a decent pad: Ether Light XT."

"The winners for me at the S2S Ether Light XT and the Nemo Tensor lines."

"I love my Sea to Summit comfort plus!"

"Anything extra long and 3.5-4" thick when blown up is where it’s at."

"It actually keeps my shoulder and hip bone off the ground."

"This thing is my absolute favorite, it's more comfortable than my bed."

"Sea to Summit is the best."

"Sea to Summit Ether Lite XT or the Ether Lite XT Extreme."

Thermarest

4.5

(23)

"I've always used a TR XLite whether on a wooden platform or not."

"Just get a Thermarest Xlite or Uberlite and call it a day."

"I have a thick, cushy thermarest which has lasted 15 years, so far."

"In temps below 20F (used down to -15F well) thermarest xtherm."

"Therm-A-Rest are built to last."

"I'd bite the bullet, expand your budget, and get the XTHERM."

"Https://www.thermarest.com/sleeping-pads/trek-and-travel/trail-pro-sleeping-pad/13218.html"

"My Thermarest has always done me well and I think I spent ~$80."

"For 30 yrs I’ve only ever used thermarest."

"Thermarest mondo king."

REI

4.3

(12)

"Their Helix sleeping pad is great."

"I don’t think you’re going to beat the rei camp bed in this price range."

"This sleeping pad is amazing. Me and my other 2 friends use the same."

"I’m very happy with it. Well insulated and more comfortable than the options you have listed."

"The ones from REI coop have been very useful for both car camping and backpacking scenarios."

"It’s a great pad that’s comfy and really warm."

"Just spent about 14 nights on the REI helix over the past 6 weeks and slept great."

"Rei helix is super comfortable and has R-value of 4.9."

"I have a self inflating pad by REI that I love."

"It has smaller pockets/cells, and I feel like they hold air better."

Klymit

4.1

(12)

"Klymit or Sea to Summit"

"Been using mine for 5 years now."

"I use a klymit static v and i love it."

"I love all three Klymit pads we have."

"It's like 40 bucks and I've never had issues."

"I use a "Klymit" pad."

"Klymit Static V works for me."

"Klymit insulated pads have never served me wrong."

"Klymit Static V are great budget options."

"Now I use the klymit static V"

Nemo Tensor

5.0

(6)

"The Nemo Tensor has been a game changer for me."

"Can’t recommend the Nemo tensor enough tbh."

"I have a Nemo tensor all season that packs down to the size of a nalgene bottle."

"Been running a Nemo tensor for years."

"It prevents my hip from digging in."

"I would strongly suggest the nemo tensor as it is so comfortable, whenever I try to take naps on it I end up oversleeping."

#10

Exped Megamat

4.8

(5)

"Exped megamat. Slept on it around 150 nights so far."

"I have this really great pad called the exped megamat."

"Been using the exped megamat for about ten years."

"For car camping."

"I have heard endlessly great things about the Exped Megamat!"

#11

Amazon

3.8

(6)

"We are side sleepers. We love this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XMWWK41"

"I got one off Amazon for 40ish bucks two years ago and it’s been just fine for my casual camping trips"

"We got it on Amazon for less than $70."

"They self-inflate most of the way, and then we add a couple of breaths to fill them up the rest of the way."

"I’m on my second one from Amazon, first lasted a couple of 2 night trips and got a leak, that was about £20, purchased a slightly more expensive one at £30, only taken it out for a couple of nights so far but does look more hard wearing than the first."

"It's a bit stiff if I fill it all the way so next time I go out I'll probably only pump it 90% full."

#12

Exped MegaMat 10

4.8

(4)

"2 of the 'best' are: Exped Megamat 10."

"I promise you this pad is SO comfortable, sturdy, quiet and the battery-free inflation system is second to none."

"Big upgrade over my various 2.5-3" air pads."

"I love the Exped Megamat 10 but it is very comfy and warm."

#13

Decathlon

3.8

(4)

"They sell a 70$ (CAD) air mattress that is excellent."

"Decathlon? They sell all type of inflatable mattresses and sleeping bags..."

"If you really decide on getting one, the Decathlon one is about as good as the big names and a lot cheaper."

#14

General

4.7

(3)

"If you have the money and the space, get the good pad."

"Don’t cheap out on your sleeping pad. If it fails on you, you’ll have a miserable trip."

"There are thick backpacking inflatable sleeping pads that will give you at least a couple inches."

#15

Lost Horizon

4.7

(3)

"I'll never go camping without it."

"Best purchase I've made in a long time."

"They're quite comfy and actually have a summer sale happening now."

#16

Big Agnes Rapide SL

4.3

(3)

"I haven't experienced a better pad yet."

"I finally switched to the big Agnes rapide SL and it’s very comfortable."

#17

Klymit Static V

4.0

(3)

"I just got a Klymit Static V and like it quite a bit."

"I have a Klymit Static V and a ThermoRest Foam Pad."

"I love it so much."

#18

Thermarest Luxury Map

5.0

(2)

"The quality was perfect."

"From a fellow 300lb backpacker… this is your car camping pad."

#19

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir

5.0

(2)

"Comfort is worth it in the hills."

"I got a gently used thermarest neo air for around $100."

#20

MEC

4.5

(2)

"I love my MEC Vectair insulated wide and long."

"In Canada I would get a MEC Vectair."

#21

N/A

4.5

(2)

"I’ve never slept so well camping."

"I grabbed a 4” Big Agnes Hinman on sale from REI for $200."

#22

Nemo Quasar

4.5

(2)

"Its fantastic!"

"The nemo quasar is borderline car camping comfort in a reasonable package."

#23

Klymit Inertia X

4.0

(2)

"The Klymit Interia X is about as light as it gets for an inflatable summer pad, and fairly inexpensive."

"I like my Klymit Inertia X. Camping with it in warm weather for around 5 years now."

#24

Naturehike

4.0

(2)

"Naturehike, self-inflating ones."

"There's the naturehike 5.8R under 500g for regular for a bit over 100€."

#25

Therm-a-Rest Z Lite

4.0

(2)

"It's lightweight, cheap, comfy, dont have to worry about holes."

"I tried a couple different ones including the neoair."

#26

Coleman

4.0

(2)

"Coleman Air Mattress. If you are car camping."

#27

Calmcrest

4.0

(2)

"I recently switched to the Calmcrest windrest, and it’s been pretty solid."

#28

Rab

4.0

(2)

"Might be worth waiting for the new Rab Ultrasphere."

"Might be worth waiting for the new Rab Ultrasphere, 4.5 R value, 370g/505g, ~$120 in my country"

#29

KingCamp

5.0

(1)

"They are extremely comfortable and well made."

#30

Amok

5.0

(1)

"Have you looked at the Amok range?"

#31

KingCamp 30" Wide

5.0

(1)

"KingCamp 30" wide + Exped MegaMat."

#32

Feathered Friends

5.0

(1)

"Feathered friends IBIS, I have one of their bags (hiked the PCT with it) and it's amazing."

#33

Coleman Pack Away Cot

4.0

(1)

"I have a few coleman pack away cots and a Byer of Maine cot."

#34

Paco

4.0

(1)

"Paco pad."

#35

Magellan

4.0

(1)

"I picked this Academy store brand (Magellan) pad."

#36

ALPS Mountaineering

4.0

(1)

"For car camping it is almost as comfortable as sleeping at home."

#37

Foam Isomats

4.0

(1)

"I'd recommend the foam isomats instead of the air ones personally."

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