Rookie campers may think that sleeping mats are all pretty much the same - but in fact they vary enormously. From simple foam rollout mats to highly engineered insulated options for trekking in winter ...

Having completely redefined the category in the early 1970s by inventing self-inflating camping mats as an alternative to bulky closed-cell pads, Therm-a-Rest is a brand that is synonymous with ...

Making sure you have one of the best sleeping pads for car camping can make or break your trip. Nobody wants to get stuck using a pad that’s uncomfortable and wind up with a bad night’s rest. Luckily ...

Over-charred s’mores and squadrons of mosquitoes might take some points off a stay in the woods, but few things can earn a zero-star, “never going again” camping trip review as quickly as a crappy ...

While some people might say that sleeping bags and thin foam mats are key aspects of the camping experience, other folks just find them too claustrophobic and uncomfortable. The Ursa Sleep System was ...

The Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Mat joins a new era of lightweight backpacking pads, trimming weight and packed size without sacrificing warmth or comfort. It’s not the lightest ...

If you’ve ever gone camping without a sleeping mat (scrimping on weight or just through forgetfulness), you’ll understand how invaluable that layer between your body and the ground is. A sleeping mat ...

Sleeping bags get all the glory, but in reality, pads are just as important. Without a warm enough sleeping surface, even a top-of-the-line down bag will do little to insulate you from the cold ground ...