About sleeping pads and their usage

Sleeping pads keep you warm when you are going for a camping trip. Sleeping pads give different degrees of warm and comfort. They are light weight and you can carry out while traveling with your family. Closed cell foam sleeping pads are made of durable material. The main benefit of using dense foam material is that it insulates well and your body will remain warm. It doesn’t absorb moisture that much easily so you can use it in the rain also. Closed cell foam sleeping pads are little heavier than other sleeping pads. Open cell foam sleeping pads are lighter and they give a feeling that you are sitting on a sponge. They are light weight and will give a cushion effect. But they absorb moisture quickly so it takes time to get dried. They insulate in a better way so you will feel warm in winter season. Self inflating pads are somewhat similar to that of open cell foam and they are mainly sealed between sheets of plastics.

You can roll it up easily and carry out while going for camping. You can also easily store it when they are not in use. When you open it then the inflating valve gets opened and the foam causes air and it start expanding and they mainly self inflate. Sleeping pad is very essential when you are going for a camping trip. It not only protect you from rain and cold weather it provides you extra protection to you and your family from insects and other small animals.

You will get cushion effect from the hard surface and keep you warmer for longer time. When you are going to buy a sleeping pad the cost, size, shape and insulation level should also be checked. Self inflating pads are good backpackers for years. Extra care should be taken while using them because it may get punctured.

Air pads are also the latest backpacking sleeping pads. They are comfortable and has thick cushion effect. They are ideal for using car camping, backpacking and winter camping. Foam based pads are also sleeping pads and they get rolled nicely. They are light weight and inexpensive. They are mainly used for backpacking and they provide insulation.

You should always select the right sleeping pad when you are going for a camping trip. It protects you from any kind of weather condition. Therm rest is always comfortable to use for outdoor adventure. They should be protected from punctures when it hit rocks or sticks while camping.