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Have you ever woke up from a not so restful night under the stars and walked out of your tent with the realization that you are unable to stand straight? What about those wonderful rocks, pine cones, roots, etc… that always seem to find themselves under you? If you are “tired” (no pun intended) of sleeping on the hard, cold ground, this article is for you. I will explain some of the different camping pads out there and how they differ.
Camping pads have many advantages. Most importantly, a camp pad will save your back from the cold hard ground. No more waking up feeling like a pretzel. Camp pads are usually thin and lightweight. Great for backpackers or someone looking for a little cushion underneath them.
Another important point to remember is that most sleeping bag companies assume you will be sleeping on some sort of pad. Keep this in mind when buying a sleeping bag – the temperature rating of the bag assumes a pad will be used. Camp pads will also protect your sleeping bag from dirt and moisture from the ground.
You might be saying, “I want some cushion so I will just go out and buy myself a nice camp pad.” That is fine until you start looking around and realize there are many types from which to choose. Here is a list of camping pads and what they are used for:
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There you have it in a nutshell. So if you are like me and have had it with the hard ground, I hope this helps you in your great adventure into the camp pad world.
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