Buy Budget Sleeping Pads for Backpacking
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Closed-cell Foam Pads
MSRP $39.99
Specifications
R-value: 2.1
Fabric: PE foam
Weight: 16 oz
Lifetime warranty
My thoughts
As a 60-year-old side-sleeper, I would prefer to buy a more expensive air pad.
MSRP $59.95 (Regular), $49.95 (Small)
Specifications
R-value: 2
Thickness: 0.75 in
Fabric: PE foam
Weight: 14.5 oz (regular), 10.08 oz (short)
Thickness: 0.75 in
Fabric: PE foam
Regular
MSRP: $49.95
Weight: 14.5 oz
Dimensions: 51″L x 20″W x 0.75″Th
Thickness: 0.75 in
Fabric: PE foam
Small
MSRP $49.95
Weight: 10.8 oz
Dimensions: 72″L x 20″W x 0.75″Th
Thickness: 0.75 in
Fabric: PE foam
My thoughts
As a 60-year-old side-sleeper, I would prefer to buy a more expensive air pad.
Air Pads
Air pads are expensive, but quality is important. You wouldn’t want your air pad to deflate on frozen rocky ground.
MSRP $86.99
Specifications
R-value: 3.5
Weight: 20 oz
Thickness: 2.5 in
Inflated dimensions: 72 x 20 in
Pack size: 7 x 4 in
Fabric: 40 Denier TPU diamond rip-stop nylon
Valve: Two-way flat
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
Pros
- Less expensive than similar pads of similar quality
- Recommended by many reputable reviewers
Cons
- Pump bag not included; sold separately