Sleeping Pad R-Value Explained: How Much Insulation You Need
Learn what R-value measures, why ground insulation matters, and how to choose the right sleeping pad for every season.
Sleeping Pads
Camping sleeping pads explained: R-value, thickness, width and which pad type fits your trip.
Sleeping Pads: Equipment Guide
The pad insulates you from the ground, which pulls heat faster than air. Sleeping pad R-value explained gives rule-of-thumb R-values by season and shows how stacking works.
Related: sleeping bag temperature ratings and how to stay warm camping.