Outdoors, if you want a sweet sleep, the sleeping mat provides two important functions: cushioning and warmth. Although on the surface the sleeping pad is a comfortable surface for you to fall asleep, its ability to keep warm is more important.
· Sleeping pad types: understand the three basic types of sleeping pads and various properties: inflatable sleeping pads, self-inflating sleeping pads and foam pads.
· Purpose: Determine your outdoor activities: backpacking, self-driving camping, winter camping, etc.
· Functions: Determine which functions are most important to you: weight, cushioning, volume, and warmth.
Before buying, go to your local outdoor store to try several sleeping mats. According to your habit of sleeping position-sleep on your back, sleep on your side, or sleep on your stomach-try it on the sleeping mat and roll on the sleeping mat. This allows you to determine whether this sleeping pad is comfortable, and you can intuitively understand the weight and packing size of this sleeping pad.
Inflatable sleeping pads have become lighter and lighter, making them very suitable for backpacking. Many inflatable sleeping pads now also use warm materials or reflective materials to increase their warmth retention capacity.
