Closed Cell Foam Sleeping Pad Ultralight

Nemo redefined the classic closed cell foam sleeping pad to deliver more thickness and plush comfort in an industry leading packed size.

Closed cell foam sleeping pad ultralight.

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. Ultralight pads are excellent for backpacking but are more expensive. 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. Being so versatile makes our insulation pads a favorite.

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. A guide to the best ultralight backpacking sleeping pads. The 1 8 pad will fold up to fit into the back of our larger packs providing a super minimalist pad. Unlike self inflating and air.

Considerations include ease of inflation weight compactness insulation and r values length and shape of your pad. The basic closed cell foam design provides a ground pad option that is not only lightweight and durable but also a great value. 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. 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.

Closed cell foam pads are the cheapest options on the market. Foam pads and inflatable pads models compared for klymit sea to summit nemo exped big agnes rei therma rest and gossamer gear. 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. 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.

Closed cell foam pads in short lengths are also quite low in weight. You can save weight by choosing a mummy or tapered shape that reduces volume and packs smaller. Its versatility is attractive for people from all walks of life. This pad offers reliability in the background that s hard to beat.

The z lite sol also features a higher than average r value the measurement used to establish the degree of insulation of different foams making it one of the warmest ultralight sleeping pads on our list. This is by far the most durable sleeping pad on the market. Switchback ultralight sleeping pad the new champion of plushness and packability. Its composed of a simple lightweight closed cell foam pad.

If you re backpacking with a partner a two person lightweight sleeping pad can save ounces.