Nemo Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

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Some people don’t care for the dramatic taper of the NeoAir mummy pads, but the rectangular version of the XTherm NXT solves that problem. A high point here is Nemo's lifetime warranty, which could prove valuable if you accidentally rip your pad in half midway through your next backpacking trip. I’m going to cover ten of the top sleeping pads around so that you can choose the perfect sleeping pad for your travel style. I also like having a(n extra) groundcloth or something to add a bit of protection for the sleeping bag on either side. Our team loved it and felt it was not only perfect for couples but even for those sleeping alone who are “active” sleepers, this bad boy made the whole tent as comfortable as their mattress back home!

Sleeping Pads of 2023 • HONEST Advice 11 Best Sleeping Pads of 2023 • HONEST Advice

Your backpacking sleeping pad is the foundation of your sleep system, so it’s important to consider how it integrates with either the best sleeping bag or the best backpacking quilt.

It’s the perfect combination of lightweight and comfort, with an R rating that will see you through alpine adventures and shoulder-season excursions alike.

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The best backpacking sleeping pads made of closed-cell foam sometimes include a metallic lining for an increased R rating. It’s one of the lightest none-inflatable mats around but it doesn’t fold up quite as small as I would like, that’s probably the main disadvantage of this sleeping pad.

Made with thru-hikers in mind, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 backpack is everything you need and nothing you don’t. The metalized film in the insulation—the secret sauce of its best in class weight to R rating ratio—is what’s making that loud crinkly sound. Pros: Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio; easy-to-use one-way valve; comfortable; multiple length options.

NEMO Switchback Review: Best Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review NEMO Switchback Review: Best Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review

While we always focus our coverage on standout products—because we want our readers to be aware of the latest and greatest gear—we also cover the flaws and quirks of any given product. The FlexMat plus and Z-lite Sol are new so I can't find much information comparing these and I don't have the option of testing each one of them so I have to make a decision based on what other people think. We conduct interviews with gear manufacturers and engineers as well as outdoor experts so that our readers have an understanding of how and why a product works—or doesn’t.Not sure what sorcery has made this possible, but there’s no question that the XTherm NXT deserves top marks in the winter camping department.

NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review

Every item in the collection is designed to reduce waste, encourage repair, and — most crucially — be 100% recyclable when it can adventure no more. You could sleep right on top of some gnarly roots and not even begin to feel them with this bad boy. Originally from Missouri, she now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she keeps an unruly gear closet. I destroy even pretty long lasting civil stuff in a relatively short time, because I use it every day without intermission. The dimpled structure of the baffling on the Ether Light XT made it easier to find a comfortable position than pads that had vertical, horizontal, or honeycomb baffling, and the 4-inch height meant my hips were well protected from the ground when sleeping on my side.The Switchback sleeping pad from Nemo Equipment is an ultra-lightweight ground mat that doesn't sacrifice quality or comfort. I hiked with the smaller version of this pad on the Appalachian Trail, and though not an ultralight choice, I got excellent sleep night after night – which makes it worth its weight in gold. A high-quality sleeping pad will keep you warm, improve your night’s sleep and help your muscles relax after a hard day on the trail. After testing dozens of different backpacking sleeping pads from seven different manufacturers, these are our top picks for the best backpacking sleeping pads for every adventure.