Closed Cell Foam Sleeping Pad R Value

Nemo redefined the classic closed cell foam sleeping pad to deliver more thickness and plush comfort in an industry leading packed size.

Closed cell foam sleeping pad r value. 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. 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. Therm a rest neoair uberlite and klymit static v2.

Most sleeping pads we sell range from 1 0 good for warm weather to 5 5 for use in extreme cold. Best sleeping pad for winter camping. A technologically advanced closed cell sleeping pad offering very good warmth and lightweight in this class. Therm a rest neoair xtherm best 3 season sleeping pads.

Therm a rest neoair xlite and nemo tensor insulated best summer sleeping pads. The higher the r value the more insulated the pad. 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. 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.

The durable closed cell foam pad adds insulation and helps protect the inflatable pad from punctures or other damage. Camping on snow also requires more insulation. Closed cell foam is a dense and durable type of polyurethane foam more resistant to heat loss than open cell foam because of its capacity to screen out moisture and air. Pads with higher r values do this more effectively than pads with lower r values.

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. Closed cell foam withstands years of use and abuse. 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.

With a new and greatly improved valve system we didn t have any hesitation giving the xtherm our editors choice award once again. A pad with a 5 r value or you can add a foam pad under your air pad is great for cold sleepers or sleeping on snow. Though it is less durable in comparison to traditional pads and its ridged surface may not be liked by everyone. No other pad on the market offer this amount of warmth and comfort while maintaining versatile features.

The therm a rest neoair xtherm is an absolute beast that balances remarkable warmth 6 9 r value with a packable and lightweight design. 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.