Finding the right sleeping pad can be a daunting task. Fortunately, our unbiased experts make recommendations to campers and backpackers every day, and they can help you find the perfect sleeping pad, too! Check out this list of their most recommended sleeping pads under $100, and then chat with a Camping & Hiking expert for a personalized recommendation.
- Sea to Summit Camp Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad
- Exped SynMat XP 7 Sleeping Pad
- Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Pad
- Exped FlexMat Sleeping Pad
- Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad
- Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad · Women's · Trooper Grey
- Exped SynMat Lite 5 Sleeping Pad
- Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite SOL Sleeping Pad
- Sea to Summit Camp Plus Self- Inflating Sleeping Pad
- Sea to Summit UltraLight Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad
Sea to Summit Camp Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad
Versatile sleeping pad, with an R rating of 4 (meaning it can keep you warm in very cold weather, but also be a good option for warmer weather hiking). This pad is good at transitioning with the weather - so if you go to sleep and it's in the 50's but the temperature drops to the 20's or 30's by the time you wake up - this pad will keep your sleep system warm and comfortable.
Exped SynMat XP 7 Sleeping Pad
Great comfort, warm enough for winter, durable, and compact. This pad is great for long-distance hiking or car camping. It now comes with the Schnozzel Pumpbag for rapid mat inflation. The rectangle size is great for any sleeping position, and this pad has an R-value of 5.8 for extra insulation.
Back country. The storage bag is also able to be used for inflation. R-value 4.9 and almost 3 inches thick will protect you from the ground.
Back country. The storage bag is also able to be used for inflation. R-value 4.9 and almost 3 inches thick will protect you from the ground.
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Pad
This is a burly sleeping pad with 2 full inches of padding. It's self-inflating for an easy setup, and it has an R-value of 6 - perfect for cold nights. Bring this pad along on your next car camping adventure for ultimate comfort!
This is a burly sleeping pad with 2 full inches of padding. It's self-inflating for an easy setup, and it has an R-value of 6 - perfect for cold nights. Bring this pad along on your next car camping adventure for ultimate comfort!
Any hiker who just wants something that will work, and work well. It's not the lightest pad out there, but it is still compact and light enough to make carrying it a breeze!
Exped FlexMat Sleeping Pad
A very lightweight option that smooths out the rocks and roots and providing some insulation from the ground for cold nights.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad
With an R-value of 3.2, this pad is great for summer and even shoulder season camping at a super affordable price. It's also self-inflating, so it's great for beginners or those who don't want to have to fully blow up their sleeping pad every night. The interior foam means it also provides a little more stability, too, but it's still very compact when deflated.
Comfortable, easy to inflate, deflate, and pack up - and reasonably warm and lightweight!
This pad is lightweight, comfortable, and quick to inflate.
Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad · Women's · Trooper Grey
This sleeping pad has an R-value of 4.5 - which will insulate from the ground very well when it's cold out. It weighs 1lb 9oz and packs to 11 x 7.8" - light and compact enough for backpacking adventures at a friendly price point!
Great option for car camping or a few days on the trail. Ideal if you are looking for comfort over weight as it is a bit thicker than others.
Exped SynMat Lite 5 Sleeping Pad
Long and wide size has a 77.6"x25.6" footprint. Comes with a minipump to pump it up. 2in thick for lots of comfort. Insulation for a good barrier against the temps when using a hammock
The quick adjust valve is unique and allows for you to adjust comfort, plus it's quiet.
R-Value at 3.4, super compact, lightweight and comfy. Comes with mini pump.
Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite SOL Sleeping Pad
This closed cell foam pad does it all and can be used for summer and winter camping. The heat reflective side of this pad will help reflect body heat back towards you to help keep you warm in colder temps. The simplicity and light weight make it very easy to use too!
Great as a stand alone pad where the user accepts they may be less comfortable in rocky or root ridden ground. Great as an in-addition-to pad where the extra insulation from the cold ground may be necessary.
The reflective side gives additional warmth when you want it or flip it over to the yellow side is your a warm sleeper. This thing will never pop!
Sea to Summit Camp Plus Self- Inflating Sleeping Pad
R-Value: 4.3
WEIGHT: 2 lbs 10 oz
THICKNESS: 3 in
PACKED DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 13 in
INFLATED DIMENSIONS: 78 x 25.2 in
FABRIC:
75D Polyester Shell
INSULATION:
Foam - Delta Core Technology
This is a nice affordable 3-season, insulated, sleeping pad that gives you plenty of cushioning, perfect for camping in comfort.
Sea to Summit UltraLight Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad
An ultralight sleeping pad which is great for both car camping and backpacking! This pad has an R-value of 2.6 making is great for summer use as well as shoulder seasons with some light insulation from the cold ground. It's 1" thick and weighs 18oz.
R-value of 2.6 means it can go down into cooler weather while keeping you warm. At 1 lb. 3 oz., it's still lightweight!
Self inflating & ultralight - weights less than a pound. 2.6 R-value.
Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad - Trooper Large
This sleeping pad offers great performance at the price - it's comfortable, packable, and ideal for either backpacking or camping adventures. It offers 1.5 inches of cushion with an R-value of 3.2 for 3 season warmth and insulation from the cold ground. Weighs 1lb 10oz.
3.2 R-value delivers excellent warmth, self-inflating to 1.5", this pad features a valve with 3x the airflow = faster inflation! Stuff sack included.
Thicker foam feel for comfort. Good for cold sleepers.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad · Women's · Cayenne
A value-oriented self-inflating sleeping pad! This pad offers 1.5in of cushioning with an R-value of 3.9 to help insulate you from the cold ground. Weighs 1.6lbs.
Great lighterweight sleeping pad for backpacking into 3 seasons plus with added thickness and R value.
Easy to inflate, deflate, and pack up. Very comfortable, and reasonably lightweight!
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Venture Sleeping Pad
This is a lightweight and compact sleeping pad with an R-value of 2.2 - providing light insulation from the cold ground. It weighs 1lb 3oz, is 2 inches thick, and packs down to just 9 x 5 inches! A pump sack, stuff sack, and repair kit are included as well!
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad
This self-inflating pad is easy to use, and great for those looking for an quick setup. The R-value of 2.4 means that it will provide some insulation, without being the warmest pad out there.
Fantastic sleeping pad for camping, backpacking, or international travel.
It has some insulation, but still packs down to a reasonable size.
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Classic Sleeping Pad
This is a great, basic option for low-maintenance trips, especially for the budget conscious! It is 0.625" thick and weighs only 14oz (size regular). It can also be used as a second sleeping pad to increase overall R-value of a cold weather setup.
Right at 6ft it will be plenty long and will add a cushioned barrier between you and the ground to keep you warmer and comfortable. It's also inexpensive, making it a great pad for a beginner. You won't have to worry about inflating it either!
Keeps you more comfortable and climate controlled than just having your sleeping bag on the ground.
Exped FlexMat Plus Sleeping Pad
Basic closed-cell foam pad is super comfy and inexpensive. It won't go flat from a leak so it's reliable and can double as a camp chair or yoga mat.
Recent reviews say that this foam pad is the most comfortable closed cell foam option ever made.
Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra Sleeping Pad
Supreme comfort and insulation with this air mattress! Highly durable and will integrate with a Big Agnes sleeping bag or will work as a stand alone. Thick and comfortable, can be made as stiff as desired by filling to comfort!
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Apex Sleeping Pad
3 season pad that's wide and comfortable which means you're less likely to slip off it in the hammock! This has an R-value of 3.8, when you're in a hammock you get a bridge effect since you have cold air underneath you, and sleeping bags aren't really designed for that so it's even more important to have a quality insulated sleeping pad or else you can get some CHILLY nights in the hammock.
This is a great, all around pad - perfect for car camping or backpacking. An R-value of 3.8 will offer plenty of insulation for all but the coldest winter camping.
This is a great, all around pad - perfect for car camping or backpacking. An R-value of 3.8 will offer plenty of insulation for all but the coldest winter camping.
Therm-a-Rest Z- Lite Sleeping Pad
Backpacking and never buying / patching another pad. The original foam pad. It's inexpensive but bombproof. Never patch another sleeping pad. There are so many uses besides a sleeping pad, a clean place to drop all your gear as you unload your pack, a seat around the campfire, fan the flames with it, an adjustable height knee pad in the canoe.
Eliminates the fear of puncturing your inflatable pad and closes like a map for easy, lightweight transport.
Decathlon Forclaz Air Short Trek 700, Inflatable Hiking Mattress
Ultralight and compact, this short sleeping pad measures 47.2" x 20.5" x 2.2" making it ideal for young campers or just going fast, light and minimal.
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