R Value Of Closed Cell Foam Sleeping Pad

Best sleeping pad for winter camping.

R value of closed cell foam sleeping pad.

Therm a rest neoair xlite and nemo tensor insulated best summer sleeping pads. Therm a rest neoair xtherm best 3 season sleeping pads. Closed cell foam withstands years of use and abuse. Nemo redefined the classic closed cell foam sleeping pad to deliver more thickness and plush comfort in an industry leading packed size.

Most sleeping pads we sell range from 1 0 good for warm weather to 5 5 for use in extreme cold. R value isn t a measure of warmth per se but of a pad s ability to prevent the loss of the warmth that your body generates. The durable closed cell foam pad adds insulation and helps protect the inflatable pad from punctures or other damage. I d been using this sleeping pad in regular size from 2013 to 2016.

Therm a rest neoair uberlite and klymit static v2. Though it is less durable in comparison to traditional pads and its ridged surface may not be liked by everyone. But in the end if you don t mind the added weight or cost a sleeping pad with a higher r value is certainly a nice piece of gear to own. And keep in mind that you can always use a layered set up a 3 season air pad and a lightweight closed cell foam pad for example which lends versatility in addition to warmth.

Pads with higher r values do this more effectively than pads with lower r values. A technologically advanced closed cell sleeping pad offering very good warmth and lightweight in this class. Camping on snow also requires more insulation. Head to a blog for an in depth explanation.

While therm a rest has always used r value to rate our sleeping pads this new standardization will allow campers to make like for like comparisons with our competitors pad. The higher the r value the more insulated the pad. Because r value is additive consider using a closed cell foam pad underneath an insulated moderate or high r value air pad or self inflating pad. In order to achieve their advertised temperature ratings a sleeping bag must be paired with a sleeping pad equipped with an r value a measure of insulation of 4 0 or greater.

A sleeping pad r value measures a sleeping pad s ability to prevent heat loss to the ground when you lie on it at night. Therm a rest z lite sol mattress uses an accordion style design that lies flat instantly and folds up into a small package quickly and easily. For winter camping you generally want an r value of at least 5 while three season campers only need an r value of 2 or more for most conditions. Switchback features hexagonal nodes which are molded with our dual density axiotomic foam to create hypnoelastic zones that conform to your body in a perfect balance of comfort and support.