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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re a side sleeper, you know it can be tough to find a sleeping pad that will keep you comfortable at night when you're camping or backpacking. The best sleeping pads for side sleepers feature ...

Regular GP readers are no doubt quite familiar with Snow Peak, the stylish purveyor of high-end, technical, comfort-first tents, apparel, cookware and more. There will be times when you roll into camp ...

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 ...