Most backpackers choose an inflatable sleeping pad as the base of their sleep system. It makes sense; they’re the most comfortable option. But don’t overlook the closed-cell foam pad so quickly. They ...

Closed-cell mats can also make a great additional layer underneath your inflating mat for car camping when pack size isn’t an ...

Half a gallon of wood glue, a pile of random, scattered resistors, or in [Ken]’s case, closed-cell silicone foam. Wanting to avoid this situation he set about trying to make his own silicone ...

Then, we have closed-cell foam pads. These are made from dense foam and are primarily used underneath an air-filled pad. They’re pretty much indestructible, so you won’t have to worry about ...