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 ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. The best camping sleeping pads bring the comfort of ...

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 ...

For years, possibly decades, in the great Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor debate, the NeoAir XLite reigned supreme in the world of ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking. Its yellow-curry hue is so ...

Whether you are about to plan a multi-day backpack mountain adventure or a few days away tucked into a cozy camping spot, ending each day in comfort is a must on any camper’s list. Camping sleeping ...