{"title":"Equipment - Sleeping bags \u0026 sleeping pads - Sleeping pads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSleeping pad: perfect protection against the cold when you're on the go\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sleeping bag offers you optimal protection for spending the night outdoors or in a tent. To avoid lying on the bare ground, we recommend a sleeping pad, which is available in stores as either an inflatable sleeping pad or a solid foam sleeping pad. Thanks to the sleeping pad, the cold ground has no chance of penetrating through to you at night, and the thermal performance of the sleeping bag is optimally supported.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleeping pads are available in a wide variety of sizes, materials, and designs, so you can choose the model that is best suited for an overnight stay depending on the time of year. Self-inflating sleeping pads, also known as air mattresses or camping mats, are particularly quick to set up. The thicker the mat, the less cold from the ground will penetrate your sleeping bag, but the more space you will need in your luggage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSleeping pad: lightweight, robust, and well insulated\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA good insulating mat is lightweight, hardly lets any cold through, can be stowed away in your luggage to save space, and is therefore the ideal companion for any outdoor activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can recognize a sleeping pad that is comfortable to sleep on by the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt has an insulating effect; the thicker it is, the higher the so-called insulation value (R-value). The R-value also indicates the maximum outside temperature at which the sleeping pad still provides good insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe sleeping pad is very light and can be quickly rolled up after use and stowed away in your luggage to save space.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe underside is covered with a non-slip material so that the mat cannot slide around in the tent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDepending on the model, it is filled with synthetic fibers, foam, down, or simply air (e.g., inflatable sleeping pad).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe sleeping pad is robust, tear-resistant, and water-repellent, so moisture has no chance of penetrating the material. It can also be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth if it gets dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSleeping pads greatly increase your sleeping comfort, as they prevent the cold from the ground rising up, but also provide additional padding on hard ground. The rockier and more uneven the ground, the thicker and softer the sleeping pad should be.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe thicker models are also suitable for compensating for small unevenness in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome models have a corrugated surface, which provides additional insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor easy transport, a sleeping pad can be stored in a stuff sack or simply held together with a packing strap.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMany models are self-inflating, so the camping mat is ready to use in no time without an extra air pump and provides you with good ground padding. After use, the air can be released extremely quickly via a special valve.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome models have a summer and winter side, so you can use them depending on the temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich mat for which use?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoam mats and self-inflating mats (air mats) are the most commonly used mats. They are also relatively inexpensive. However, inflatable sleeping pads run the risk of getting punctured on rocky ground. Foam mats are much more robust and also winter-proof to a certain extent. However, they are not quite as comfortable to lie on as an inflatable mat and also take up more space in your luggage. Some air mattresses have air chambers that are additionally filled with down. This makes them particularly suitable for use in winter. They also have a high R-value, so you can sleep comfortably outdoors even in freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSimple and High-quality sleeping pads at Transa\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt Transa, you will find a wide variety of sleeping pads, such as ultra-lightweight, comfortable inflatable sleeping pads, lightweight sleeping pads with very high insulation properties, self-inflating sleeping pads with a very small pack size and low weight, as well as extra-long and extra-wide self-inflating sleeping pads for greater sleeping comfort. Transa also offers an ultralight air chamber mat, an aluminum-coated sleeping mat, and a double-sided insulated sleeping mat with summer and winter sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/2328\/6095\/collections\/11627_thermarest_neoair_xlite_nxt_solarflare_regular_top_07786e0f-f3e2-4667-9ccb-3b894d8a9a4b.png?v=1773390988","url":"https:\/\/checkout.main.transa.ch\/en\/collections\/equipment_sleeping-bags-camping-mats_camping-mats.oembed","provider":"Transa Main","version":"1.0","type":"link"}