Sleeping Pad Showdown

[No Known Boundaries]

Black Friday is knocking at the door. While the campers and roof top tents are very sexy options, there are many of us who still regularly find ourselves in tents, on sleeping platforms/backs of the truck, or looking for alternative mattresses for said roof tents. Over the many years and under the many moons, I've gotten very familiar with quite a few sleeping pads that are still sure to be contenders if you're on the hunt for an upgrade this holiday season.

And of course, I'd love to hear what other options you've put through the gauntlet that should also be considered.

Sleeping Pad Showdown — No Known Boundaries

Once upon a time, hardnuts out on the frontier yanked their bedrolls off the horses/mules and rolled them out atop the high desert dirt before bed. In nasty weather, a canvas tent gave them protection from the weather and a fraction of an inch of additional ground material. How far we’ve come.

www.noknownboundaries.com

 

[John Bishop]

Air mattresses; for when you want to sleep on the ground, just not right away…

 

[TSO_NJ]

I have the GoPlus SUV mattress. Very comfortable and reliable, plus it’s a perfect fit for our Ford Bronco Sport.


Photo of mattress shown in our previous SUV.

SUV Air Mattress for Back Seat, Inflatable Car Air Bed with Electric A

Description The car inflatable air mattress is made of soft flocking and premium PVC materials, which provides you with excellent durability and comfort. This mattress can fit easily into the back of most models of vehicles, making it suitable for long trips, outdoor activities, camping, and...

goplusus.com

 

[ZombieCat]

Black Friday is knocking at the door. While the campers and roof top tents are very sexy options, there are many of us who still regularly find ourselves in tents, on sleeping platforms/backs of the truck, or looking for alternative mattresses for said roof tents. Over the many years and under the many moons, I've gotten very familiar with quite a few sleeping pads that are still sure to be contenders if you're on the hunt for an upgrade this holiday season.

And of course, I'd love to hear what other options you've put through the gauntlet that should also be considered.

Sleeping Pad Showdown — No Known Boundaries

Once upon a time, hardnuts out on the frontier yanked their bedrolls off the horses/mules and rolled them out atop the high desert dirt before bed. In nasty weather, a canvas tent gave them protection from the weather and a fraction of an inch of additional ground material. How far we’ve come.

www.noknownboundaries.com

Great review! I’ve used the Exped Downmat Winter UL for backpacking, tent camping and sleeping in the back of my truck for several years; their mats are high quality. One thing I would recommend for anyone purchasing an inflatable mattress is to store it uncompressed. I know this takes up more space, but fold it loosely and store in a cool, climate controlled area away from any sharp objects. If you leave it rolled up/compressed in the small storage sack, the mattress may develop weak spots on the creases, which result in leaks. Waking up on the cold, hard ground at 2am really sucks!
If you’re looking for a memory foam mattress, I bought the Milliard 5 inch Deluxe Memory Foam Dual-Sided thru Amazon. Very comfortable, but definitely bulky.

 

[Ethan N]

A cheap cot and a yoga mat have worked for me for years.

 

[MidOH]

I use Thermarest exclusively. Often the foam z rest.

 

[MiamiC70]

Thermarest Luxury Map XL or Luno Life

 

[No Known Boundaries]

If you leave it rolled up/compressed in the small storage sack, the mattress may develop weak spots on the creases, which result in leaks.

Great point. Especially if you're folding it in the same creases every single time.

 

[pcstockton]

HEST! For the win.