All of my most brutal backpacking trips stem from a cold or restless night’s sleep. Once I buckled down to do my research and invest in a quality inflatable camping and backpacking mattress, I began ...

When it comes to camping in the great outdoors, short of bringing in a four poster, there really is no better way to kip than on a camp bed. Runners up would go to an inflatable mattress, and failing ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Which camping sleeping pads are best? Camping sleeping pads are great for both casual camping trips and hikes through the backcountry because they are lightweight, portable and comfortable. Coupled ...

As a stripped-to-the-bare-essentials backpacker, I get giddy about the excesses offered by car camping. What better reason to invest in one of those lavishly dimensioned air mattresses that can’t be ...

Sleeping pads have come a long way since the ’70s, when the first self-inflating apparatus provided a more comfortable and lighter alternative to heavy foam mats. Just like tents, sleeping bags, ...