Think back to the last time you spent a night in the woods.  You set up your tent, unrolled your sleeping bag and rested your head on a pillow.

The next morning you likely woke up with back pain, hip pain or other aches.  The morning discomfort is completely unnecessary.

Add a sleeping pad, also known as an air mat, to your campsite tent and you’ll wake up refreshed and pain-free.

The Comfortable Camp Sleep Experience You Need

There’s nothing more important than a solid night of restful sleep after a long day outdoors. 

Tomorrow brings another day of challenges.  Those challenges will be more easily surmountable if you are well-rested.

Instead of being completely dependent on your sleeping bag’s minimal cushioning, add extra essential support with a sleeping pad. 

Compare your sleeping bag nighttime experience with that in which a pad is used and you’ll quickly agree the pad creates a vastly superior experience.

Sleeping Pad R-Values

Every sleeping pad has a numerical R-value.  This value is a rating that indicates the pad’s ability to prevent heat from moving outward.

Choose a sleeping pad with a high R-value and you’ll find it is quite warm even on cold winter nights in the woods.  However, there is also merit in low R-values as they are optimal for warm weather camping.

Snag two sleeping pads, one with a high R-value and one with a low R-value and you’ll always have a comfortable base for a restful night of sleep.

Mind the Design When Choosing a Sleeping Pad

The best sleeping pads are expertly cushioned with back-saving support.  Many feature an insulated design to prevent cold air from seeping in.  After all, no one wants to try to sleep in a cold, rock-hard bed.

Be sure to check the thickness and width, ensuring there is sufficient room and padding for protection on hard, cold, rough and uneven surfaces.  The best sleeping pads have a 72 x 20 x 1 open style foam core interior for added comfort.

Some sleeping pads are even designed with a free flow valve for quick inflation.  Rapid inflation means a lot after a long day on the trails.  This unique valve design ensures you can easily inflate and deflate the pad in mere minutes.

Do your due diligence and you’ll also find some sleeping pads are expertly engineered with a cord lock drawstring stuff bag along with a convenient storage sack to facilitate quick storage and portability.

All the Outdoor Gear You Need is at Lotz

Check out our outdoor store and you’ll find everything you could possibly need for outdoor adventures and fun.  Whether you hike, bike, hunt, fish, climb or camp, we’ve got all your needs covered.

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