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 ...

When you start shopping around for a new pad, the labels can be a little confusing. What is a closed-cell sleeping pad? Do ...

That said, they’re pretty comfortable and you can adjust the firmness by deflating the pad to your preference. Most campers recommend putting down a closed-cell sleeping pad below the air pad to ...

The Kelty Cosmic SI Mummy Sleeping Mat offers good warmth and ... perhaps with a cheap closed cell foam mat. The problem really is the weight, which at just under a kilo is on the heavy side.