![]() If you roll around a lot, you may want a wider width of 25″ or 30″ found in some large sizes. Width: Almost all pads come in a standard width of 20″.A short or 3/4-length pad (usually 47″ or 48″) weighs less and packs smaller, but it is an obvious comfort trade-off. Regular (typically 72″ long) and long (from 75″ to 78″) pads will also insulate your legs and feet, and make for a better night’s sleep. Length: At the least, your shoulders and hips should fit on the pad.Compare the self-inflating pad’s specs to your needs:.A too-small sleeping pad will make for a miserable night’s sleep – make sure your choice is sized for the camper(s) using it. Size – obviously sleeping pads come in different sizes.So consider your typical camping conditions if you always use a cot, than the covering material doesn’t need to be as sturdy as it would if you usually sleep on rocky or rough ground. It protects the plastic inner cover that allows the pad to work. The outer fabric of the pad is also very important.*there are light-weight sleeping pad models available for backpackers Most pads range from 1 to 2 inches thick when inflated – let your wallet be your guide. If pack-weight is not a factor, (few backpackers use self-inflating pads, because of their weight), then thicker is better. A pad’s thickness, (and quality of materials), determines its comfort cushioning ability.Whether the insulation factor should be your primary concern depends on the temperatures you camp in. ![]() Open-cell pads are generally thicker, and have larger dead-air spaces in their cells than closed-cell pads, so they are better insulators. A pad’s insulating factors are determined by its thickness, and what it’s made of.Sleeping pads serve two primary purposes: As an insulation layer between you and the cold ground, and as a cushion between you and the hard bumpy ground.How do I decide on the best sleeping pad for me? *Amazon’s prices on quality camping gear are so good that I have no problem using my affiliate links to recommend them A camping environment is not like the dry floors or carpets at home, there are a lot of things in camp that can rip, puncture, and damage a cheap sleeping pad.
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