Buy Budget Sleeping Pads for Backpacking
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Closed-cell Foam Pads
$34.99 as of 5/4/2025
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: $58.11
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 your air pad to deflate on a freezing night on 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
My Thoughts
I’m not being paid for selling this item because I’m not an affiliate of Paria. I’m including it because it’s widely regarded as the best bang for the buck.