The Best Sleeping Pads for Every Kind of Camping Trip
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How To Make The Most Comfortable Camping Bed
Camping in the wilderness can be an amazing adventure but in reality, sleeping on the hard terra firma can be a less than comfortable experience. Create a cozy camp bed by following these sleeping tips for campers from the experts at REI.
Ways to increase the odds you’ll sleep like a baby outdoors:
- If weight is not an issue (car camping), a thick camp mattress/pad provides the most comfort. For backpacking, the lightest weight, closed-cell foam pads are best.
- Choose a sleeping bag with a temperature rating fit for the terrain and climate you’ll be camping in (mountains, beach, RV, cabin, etc.).
- Bring an eye mask for times of the year when the sun comes up early.
- Earplugs drown out a tentmate’s snoring or animals rustling in the bushes.
- Don’t forget to pack a pillow.
Avoid sleepless nights even when roughing it by choosing the right camp mattress or sleeping pad. Here’s our rundown of the best camp mattresses to put a cushy layer of foam or air between you and the cold, hard ground.
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Best Camping Mattress for Cold Weather
So you can stay toasty on frigid nights, the NeoAir XTherm sleeping pad places a warm barrier between you and the terrain. Trusted by mountaineers and winter backpackers, the NeoAir, with patented Triangular Core Matrix, delivers an outstanding warmth-per-ounce ratio with an R-value (insulation rating) of 6.9 to maintain proper body temperature, even in extreme conditions. It comes in multiple sizes and is super lightweight (about 1-1/2 lbs.). Plus, it squeezes into a bag the size of a water bottle. Pump sack, stuff sack and repair kit included.
