{"id":3399,"count":10,"description":"We set out to conduct a thorough and detailed test of the best lightweight sleeping pads on the market, one that includes more products and is more in-depth that any sleeping pad review that Gear Institute has done in the past. We began by researching the state of the market and asking ourselves some key questions:<\/span> which pads are commonly seen being used in the backcountry? Which are popular with online reviewers? Which sleeping mats do our testers personally love and rave about? What are the newest and most innovative products available? <\/span><\/i>Then we compiled a list of 10-12 pads that we wanted to investigate more closely. After detailed research we whittled our list down to seven top-of-the-line products that we wanted to subject to real world use.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_36404\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"900\"]\"\" We put seven top-of-the-line lightweight sleeping pads to the test over multiple months of testing.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThen we assembled a team of 10 different testers. This team includes a mix of ages, genders, physical ability, and outdoor experience. This allowed us to compile feedback from people with different concerns and perspectives so that we could really hone in on what is most important across the board. These pads went on overnight climbing adventures, mutli-day treks in the mountains, and were used multiple nights car camping, just to make sure we got enough mileage on each one. We even used several of these pads for sleeping on the floors of friends\u2019 houses.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis is the most comprehensive sleeping pad test that Gear Institute has conducted. It includes examples of all three of the lightweight sleeping pad styles: closed-cell foam mats, self-inflating sleeping pads, and air construction inflatable mats. All of the models that we examined aim to be as light as possible for carrying with you for an overnight in the outdoors. The products we put to the test are the best-of-the-best in this lightweight category.<\/span>","link":"https:\/\/gearinstitute.com\/hiking\/sleeping-pads\/lightweight-sleeping-pads\/","name":"Lightweight Sleeping Pads","slug":"lightweight-sleeping-pads","taxonomy":"category","parent":3184,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Best Lightweight Sleeping Pads | Reviews and Buying Advice | Gear Institute<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our experts extensively field-tested the best Lightweight Sleeping Pads of the year and rated the best based on transparent, objective criteria. 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