Today we discovered a particularly noteworthy discount on one of our favorite sleeping pads that's given us the best sleep we've ever had at the campsite: The latest of Exped's MegaMat inflatable ...

Most backpackers choose an inflatable sleeping pad as the base of their sleep system. It makes sense; they’re the most comfortable option. But don’t overlook the closed-cell foam pad so quickly. They ...

Exped’s MegaMat Auto Sleeping Pad is now on sale for $300 ... with the soft and stretchy surface fabric and open-cell polyurethane foam bumps up insulation and horizontal air channels reduce ...

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 ...

“Closed-cell foam is more durable but much bulkier [however] I’ve found that the reliability of inflatable pads in the last few years has improved tremendously, and I only use inflatables now.

Closed-cell foam pads have been around for decades — they’re easy to use, low cost, and provide warmth for year-round use. Loved by both novice, budget-minded campers and experienced four ...

At less than an inch thick, closed-cell foam sleeping pads will never be as comfortable as the inflatable alternatives. But, they’re also nearly indestructible, impervious to water, and ...

Sat, March 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM UTC This MegaMat sleeping pad is a 4-inch-thick ... It’s built with open-cell polyurethane foam in an “air core channel” design that traps heat effectively ...