As one of the two major components to your backpacking sleep system, a pad can make all the difference when it comes to catching Z's in the wilderness. Between sleep preferences and hiking environment ...

A quality sleeping pad—no matter the weather or the season—is a necessary part of a camping sleep system. Sleeping pads are designed to insulate your body from the ground to allow for better thermal ...

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT, Sea-to-Summit Pursuit Plus, and Mountain Equipment Aerostat Down 7.0 are among the best sleeping pads of 2025. I put 14 sleeping pads to the test to find the best ...

When you’re spending the night in the great outdoors, a quality sleeping pad can make all the difference. The most comfortable sleeping pads provide a sufficient buffer between you and the hard ground ...

Picture this: Crickets lull you to sleep as a cool breeze flows through your tent windows, a cloud-like sleeping pad cushions your tired muscles with much-needed support and a down comforter hugs your ...

When you’re spending the night in the great outdoors, a quality sleeping pad can make all the difference. The most comfortable sleeping pads provide a sufficient buffer between you and the hard ground ...

Getting a good night's sleep while camping deep in the backwoods and far from a bed can be a tall order unless you have the right backpacking sleeping pad for the job. When hauling all your gear miles ...

Even though you’re sleeping off the ground when hammock camping, an insulating pad will make overnighting outdoors more comfortable. The best sleeping pads for hammocks are lightweight, warm, and ...

If you find yourself sleeping hotter in the summer months and want a way to stay cool without cranking up the AC, a cooling mattress pad could be just what you need to get a better night’s sleep. The ...

The mattress pad is stuffed with plush microfiber filling that’s evenly dispersed thanks to the square jacquard design. It has a breathable top layer, making it a great choice for hot sleepers. It ...

Whether sleeping under the stars leaves you sore and achy or chilled to the bone, it may be past time to upgrade your camping gear. A ground cloth may not be enough, even with a high-quality sleeping ...