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Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping Pads
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What type of sleeping pad is right for you? Well, it depends on what type of camping you’re doing. Wes Siler is here to walk you through the main categories and give you the knowledge you need to find the right pad for your purpose.
Gear Wes Recommends
– Nemo Switchback ($40)
– Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite ($80)
– Therm-a-Rest NeoAir X Therm ($220)
– Big Agnes Q-Core SLX ($130) and Mystic UL 15 Sleeping Bag ($380 and up)
– Nemo Roamer ($250 and up)