Best of Sleeping Pads 2021

With varying construction and different intended end uses, the sleeping pad category has a dizzying number of great options. We pored over all of them and have pinpointed some of our new favorites for the season. Here are our top sleeping pad picks for Spring/Summer 2021:

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme

We have been high on Sea to Summit’s Ether Light XT pads since they were introduced. Their Air Sprung Cells have a quilting effect that makes them more comfortable and stable than standard baffles and they…

NEMO Quasar 3D Insulated

The Quasar 3D is that rare inflatable sleeping pad that delivers 3-season warmth, is lightweight and packable enough for backpacking, and is also comfortable enough for using on camping trips when weight and space are not…

Kelty Kush Queen Airbed with Pump

Go camping but still sleep like you are at home in the comfort of our own bed? That sounds pretty good and it’s exactly what you get from the Kush Queen Airbed. At 4 pounds, 15…

Big Agnes TwisterCane Bio Foam

Depending on conditions or the season, traditional closed-cell foam pads are still as reliable a sleeping pad option as there is. There is nothing to inflate or deflate and the weight is usually insignificant in comparison…