Closed Cell Foam Sleeping Pad Ultralight

While therm a rest s z lite sol has held the top spot in the foam pad market for some time now we find that nemo s switchback ultralight sleeping pad offers slightly.

Closed cell foam sleeping pad ultralight.

For the ultralight budget backpacker who s hard on gear and doesn t want the possibility of a ruptured air pad closed cell foam pads are a great option. Considerations include ease of inflation weight compactness insulation and r values length and shape of your pad. You can save weight by choosing a mummy or tapered shape that reduces volume and packs smaller. This pad offers reliability in the background that s hard to beat.

The gossamer gear thinlight foam insulation pad can be rolled and placed either inside the pack or on top where it can be held under the closure for instance. Its versatility is attractive for people from all walks of life. This is by far the most durable sleeping pad on the market. Being so versatile makes our insulation pads a favorite.

Weighing 14 ounces 72 x 20 this closed cell foam pad has an r value of 2 0 measured with the new r value standard and costs 35 45 depending on the length. Foam pads and inflatable pads models compared for klymit sea to summit nemo exped big agnes rei therma rest and gossamer gear. A guide to the best ultralight backpacking sleeping pads. Closed cell foam pads are the cheapest options on the market.

Ultralight pads are excellent for backpacking but are more expensive. If you re backpacking with a partner a two person lightweight sleeping pad can save ounces. The therm a rest ridgerest classic foam sleeping pad is as its name suggests the classic camping mattress trusted by generations of campers and backpackers for a good night s sleep in the great outdoors. While most other contenders can pop the inflatable design you don t have to worry about thrashing this highly durable contender around on the ground.

Switchback ultralight sleeping pad the new champion of plushness and packability. The therm a rest z lite sol is a closed cell foam sleeping pad that can be compressed into a lightweight and compact shape. Unlike self inflating and air. Closed cell foam pads in short lengths are also quite low in weight.

Nemo redefined the classic closed cell foam sleeping pad to deliver more thickness and plush comfort in an industry leading packed size. While not as comfortable as other options on the market closed cell foam pads have evolved over the years to maximize comfort while maintaining an ultra lightweight design. Product locator by locally the details. The accordion shaped therm a rest z lite sol w aluminized reflective surface sleeping pad is a backpacking classic that s easy to attach to any backpack.

Its composed of a simple lightweight closed cell foam pad.