Campers like the idea of leaving some of the creature comforts of home and of “roughing it” and living a more adventurous style for a while, feeling like a pioneer or a true outdoorsman or woman. However, roughing it gets a little too rough for anyone if they try sleeping on the rough ground with the bugs and rocks in their little dome tent. Even the toughest outdoor enthusiasts use a sleeping mat. A good night’s sleep is essential to enjoying the day’s adventure.
The nights can get very cold very quickly, especially if camping in higher elevations. Specialized outdoor sleeping gear is a must if you don’t want to freeze. A pad underneath the standard sleeping bag can insulate it from the cold ground, allowing the bag to keep the camper warmer. There are home-made pads or blankets that campers can bring, but manufacturers have created camping mats for camping use that are more effective and easier to transport.
Two such options are the foam sleeping mat and the inflatable sleeping mat. There are advantages to each. A good example of a self-inflating mat–if your lungs don’t need the workout–is made by Cabela. It has a valve that upon opening sucks in air and inflates, providing an air-cushioned sleeping surface.
If it is going to be cold–such as winter hunting or camping in higher elevations–the Thermarest Ridgecrest camping mats are specifically created to hold in the body heat of the camper despite the ambient cold. The ridges on the design are the feature that helps maintain the heat as well as enhance the comfort along with the interior baffling system they have patented.
There is no one best sleep mat–a foam sleeping mat might be better than an inflatable one and vise versa in different conditions–so experience is the camper’s best guide, and the advice of fellow experienced campers. Important considerations are portability–if backpacking into the back country a large bulky pad is out of the questions–something small and inflatable is better. If the sleeping area is fixed, a larger more comfortable sleeping mat may make the camping experience better, especially for novice campers. If there could be rain or water in the area, another important characteristic is how water-resistant the pad is and how quickly it will dry out if soaked.
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