Sea To Summit - Camp Plus Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad

I use a seatosummit (camp+) pad for two years now. Pretty happy with it. It provides good thermic isolation (R4.3) for when I use it in hammock but also in tent. Even slept at home sometimes. Mine is semi-foamed, can be inflated pretty tight, small and light. They can last long. I would never go back to those bulky thin foam pads, they do not provide good isolation nor enough padding. Got holes sometimes on trip in Scotland. You can fix it in field. For small pin holes (most frequent) I use a drop of Aquasure+FD, it’s a flexible and waterproof durable glue. For bigger cuts you might need patches. Check this article and video on how to prevent holes, deal with sleeping pad in field and when back home. https://bikepacking.com/plan/best-way-to-patch-a-sleeping-pad/

When I started out on this, I kept seeing suggestions for 3-4" memory foam toppers or such and cutting it to size, so that's what I did. I ended up ditching it, so that was a big waste of money. It wasn't thick enough for one, moisture issues concerned me as well. So I bought Sea to Summit Camp Plus Self-Inflating Foam Sleeping Mat for about $80 which wasn't much more than what I paid for the foam topper and it's been soo much better. It's a hybrid foam/air mattress, so the issues of the foam are limited by being inside the air mattress, and I can get more support in less space by putting air in the thing. The one maintenance thing I have to keep up on with this is that it says you should remove the plug and let the air out if it's going to be in an area where temp changes drastically, like a car. Essentially as the temp gets warmer, the air inside the sleeping mat expands and can rupture it or separate the foam from the liner which would compromise the structure of the mat and likely be uncomfortable to use. So in the morning as part of my routine I just take out the plug so air can just flow out, then fill it up again at night.

https://www.rei.com/product/135417/sea-to-summit-ultralight-air-sleeping-pad?sku=1354170002&store=&CAWELAID=120217890004806433&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=147758271319&CATCI=pla-2077566611927&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1354170002%7C2077566611927%7Cbrand_flag%7C9920629669&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9920629669&gclid=CjwKCAjwg7PDBhBxEiwAf1CVu1fAbcZ3QQVWH-mwf-AhewUlIW05eSDZS31n8v4YuCkqF1QmiNAjpBoC9q0QAvD_BwE Or this slightly heavier one for $100-$109 https://www.rei.com/product/199005/sea-to-summit-camp-plus-self-inflating-sleeping-pad-mummy

I had a Klymit Static V Luxe (the extra wide one) and while it's decent enough, I upgraded to a Sea-To-Summit Camp Plus self inflating mat, and that one is way more comfy for me (I'm a side sleeper). It has a much better R value to boot, I think 4.3 vs 1.3 for the non-insulated static V. It does take up more room in the top box but it's worth it to me for the better sleep. I think it's about the same price as well.

I ended up ordering (2) sea to summit [sleeping pads](https://www.rei.com/product/188372/sea-to-summit-camp-plus-self-inflating-sleeping-pad-rectangular?sku=1883720002&store=&CAWELAID=120217890011727822&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=147758271319&CATCI=pla-2077566611927&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1883720002%7C2077566611927%7CNB%7C71700000066415410&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9920629669&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuvrBBhDcARIsAKRrkjdp8zEvMqi-9PXs2nnor_5HDnTqtQI9cS4CLHadHHySAL0oQFAPbdEaAvW2EALw_wcB) which are decent. They are 3inch thick and overall they work but when I’m sleeping on my side I can feel my hips touch the ground slightly. I recently purchased this Kelty [air mattress](https://www.rei.com/product/246070/kelty-kush-air-bed?sku=2460700001&store=&CAWELAID=120217890019501369&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=156088457023&CATCI=pla-2270535698878&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2460700001%7C2270535698878%7CNB%7C71700000066415410&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9920629669&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuvrBBhDcARIsAKRrkjf89Vn2EV1yiTZ9x3SvoIlF9yAmiezJ5s0YYdW1_BJJI0wDWsZWHWUaArzyEALw_wcB) and it should be delivered in a few days. The kelty one is 6 inches thick so I’m hoping that solves the problem with my hips touching the ground. What I’ve come to learn is I might have to suck it up and deal with an air mattress because I couldn’t find very many sleeping pads that were more than 3inches in thickness. I think I need more of a 4-6inch thick pad to sleep comfortably. The sea to summit ones really weren’t bad at all my hip barely touched the ground but it was enough to annoy me a little. I was thinking of just getting a cheap foam fold up sleeping pad and placing that under my sea to summit pad to give a little extra cushion for my hip.

Camp plus is 3 inches thick. It's a good one.

I use a Sea to Summit Camp Plus sleeping pad. It's only 1.5" thick, which means unlike some of the Expeds and similar brands, it'll actually pack fairly small (not small enough for backpacking) and not take up half your car. As long as you don't need a super strong R value and are doing 3 season, I think it's hard to beat.

Oh you're right, I have the regular Camp, not the plus.

I use a Sea to Summit sleeping pad. It's only 1.5" thick, but it holds air so I still don't feel the ground regardless. It works perfect with folding rear side seat down in a Tesla Model Y

I just bought a used Sea to Summit of Poshmark for $25. Had a small leak that was easy to fix. Just set it up in the house and seems really comfortable. Packs up small

The thermarest Neo air mats are lightweight and good quality, if a little pricey. MEC alternatives aren’t bad either. I prefer a foam/air mix pad and have been really happy with the one I have form Sea to Summit. If you want to be on the inexpensive side, look at Woods or Decathalon, but expect more weight.

Look for an insulated inflatable mat, or a self-inflating one. I love my Sea to Summit self inflating mat. If he’s car camping, a pie iron is a very versatile option for cooking over the campfire.