Gear Q&A: Foam vs. Inflatable Sleeping Pad For A Thru-Hike?

Wondering what the best sleeping pad is for your thru-hike? Wonder no longer, as your resident Gear Aficionado has your answers.

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Ultra 5R is a lightweight and compact sleeping mat featuring recycled 20 D ripstop face fabric, certified carbon neutral by myclimate. It is perfect for human powered adventures including backpacking, thru-hiking, bike packing and alpinism. Good for all-season use & chillier temperatures. Exped's Synmat Technology, featuring Texpedloft insulation welded to the top and bottom of the air chambers, ensures maximum warmth over the lifetime of the mat while a 7 cm thick air cushion cradles the body.

Exped Ultra 5R Sleeping Pad

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Self-inflating/deflating Air Mattress - No pump needed. Placing the sleeping pad on a flat surface, open the valve to inflate. When you want to

Ubon 1.5 Inch Camping Sleeping Pad for One Person Lightweight Inflatable Camping Mattress Self Inflating Air Mattress for Hiking Traveling Backpacking

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