Thermarest Vs Foam Mat

As sleeping pads go there s little to debate in terms of the lightest types.

Thermarest vs foam mat.

As mentioned in our review of the xlite above if you want to get around the tiring task of having to inflate your neoair using your own lung power then you will want to carry a neoair pump sack. Always use it with a plastic sheet underneath to protect it from stick and stone punctures. Air pads are the luxurious ultralight option with thicknesses reaching up to 4 inches. Classic closed cell foam pads aren t as comfortable and don t pack.

A guide to the best ultralight backpacking sleeping pads. Offering a better night under the stars we ve been responsibly crafting the best camp gear since 1972. Foam pads and inflatable pads models compared for klymit sea to summit nemo exped big agnes rei therma rest and gossamer gear. I used a foam mat to start but after it broke up i swapped to a thermarest and used the same one for at least 25 years.

We wanted to know the breaking point of each pad. Our award winning sleeping pads sleeping bags and pillows offer the comfort portability and quality you need for your camping and backpacking adventures. I camped in australia over 30 years and recommend the thermarest hands down. Self inflating mats the self inflating mattress was a revolutionary idea when the therm a rest was invented in 1972.

Fortunately the neoair range was redesigned in 2020 and the newer model. By combining open cell foam and a space for the pad to expand and fill with air it brought convenience decent durability and comfort. The foam is denser at the bottom and softer at the top for better comfort level. Air foam and self inflating.

Care of your thermarest. We take 4 highly reviewed and purchased camping pads and put them through our four element testing process. A closed cell foam mat provides a second layer of defence in such conditions. Considerations include ease of inflation weight compactness insulation and r values length and shape of your pad.