My buddy told me to skip the cheap sleeping pad, but I didn't listen

He said to spend at least $80 on a good insulated one for our trip to the Adirondacks last October. I bought a $25 foam pad instead and froze my butt off on a 35-degree night. I was so cold I barely slept. Anyone have a good insulated pad recommendation that won't break the bank?

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3 Comments

stellahayes2mo ago

Yeah, that 35-degree night sounds miserable. I made the same mistake once and upgraded to a Klymit Static V insulated pad. It's not the cheapest, but it kept me warm down to freezing and you can find it on sale sometimes. What's your budget for a new one?

thomas_scott2mo ago

My old Thermarest Prolite was a lifesaver after a bad cold snap. It's self inflating so you don't need a pump, and the foam inside really blocks the ground chill. That thing got me through a lot of rough nights.

sean_davis2mo ago

I get what you mean about the foam blocking ground chill, but honestly, I've found that self-inflating pads like the Prolite just don't pack down small enough for me. The extra bulk and weight isn't worth the convenience on longer trips. I'd rather just use a tiny pump with an inflatable pad.