The Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking and Car Camping

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite

"Our pick: The best sleeping pad for backpackers"

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Women’s

"Our pick: The best sleeping pad for backpackers"

Exped SynMat HL

"Runner-up: More comfortable for side-sleepers"

Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap

"Our pick: The best sleeping pad for car camping"

Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol

"Budget pick: A cheap, warm, close-to-indestructible pad"