Welcome to our definitive, all-inclusive sleeping pad R-value ranking. Scroll through to see all of our pads listed from highest R-value to lowest within their respective categories.
The “best” sleeping pad is not at the top, and the “worst” sleeping pad is certainly not at the bottom. Rather, the pads with the highest thermal resistance come first and those with the least come at the end of each category. We know that if you are trying to choose a sleeping pad there are a lot of considerations. Trying to compare pads across categories like weight, thickness, material, length, width and R-value can be mind-numbing. Which is why we have a handy sleeping pad finder to assist you!
Yet, we thought it would be helpful to rank our pads according by their R-value. After all, staying warm at night, or at just the right temperature, is a nice thing to do while camping, right? With the new ASTM R-value standard hitting the industry this year you can finally compare all pads on the same scale of insulation. Meaning you can make more informed decisions regarding warmth when you purchase a sleeping pad.
Fast & Light
For alpinists, ultralight backpackers, and those that need to minimize packed size for their backcountry pursuits.
| Sleeping Pad | R-value | Sizes | Weight (oz) | Thickness (in) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NeoAir® XTherm™ |
6.9 | Regular Large |
1 lb 1 oz / 0.47 kg 1 lb 6 oz / 0.62 kg |
2.5 in / 6.4 cm | NeoAir® |
NeoAir® XTherm™ MAX |
6.9 | Regular Regular Wide Large |
1 lb 3 oz / 0.55 kg 1 lb 9 oz / 0.71 kg 1 lb 7 oz / 0.64 kg |
2.5 in / 6.4 cm | NeoAir® |
Women’s NeoAir® XLite® |
5.4 | Regular | 12 oz / 0.34 kg | 2.5 in / 6.4 cm | NeoAir® |
NeoAir® XLite® |
4.2 | Small Regular Regular Wide Large |
8.3 oz / 0.24 kg 12.5 oz / 0.36 kg 1 lb / 0.44 kg 1 lb 1 oz / 0.47 kg |
2.5 in / 6.4 cm | NeoAir® |
Women’s ProLite™ Plus |
3.9 | Regular | 1 lb 7 oz / 0.65 kg | 1.5 in / 3.8 cm | Self-Inflating |
ProLite™ Apex™ |
3.8 | Regular Regular Wide Large |
1 lb 6 oz / 0.62 kg 1 lb 12 oz / 0.79 kg 1 lb 14 oz / 0.85 kg |
2 in / 5cm | Self-Inflating |
ProLite™ Plus |
3.2 | Small Regular Large |
1 lb / 0.45 kg 1 lb 7 oz / 0.65 kg 1 lb 15 oz / 0.88 kg |
1.5 in / 3.8 cm | Self-Inflating |
Women’s ProLite™ |
2.7 | Regular | 1lb 2 oz / 0.51 kg | 1 in / 2.5 cm | Self-Inflating |
ProLite™ |
2.4 | Small Regular Large |
12 oz / 0.35 kg 1 lb 2 oz / 0.51 kg 1 lb 8 oz / 0.69 kg |
1 in / 2.5 cm | Self-Inflating |
NeoAir® UberLite™ |
2.3 | Small Regular Regular Wide Large |
6 oz / 0.17 kg 8.8 oz / 0.25 kg 11 oz / 0.31 kg 12 oz / 0.34 kg |
2.5 in / 6.4 cm | NeoAir® |
Z Lite™ SOL |
2.0 | Small Regular |
10 oz / 0.29 kg 14 oz / 0.41 kg |
0.75 in / 2 cm | Closed Cell Foam |
*Specs are for size Regular
Trek & Travel
For those that don’t compromise on comfort in the backcountry.
| Sleeping Pad | R-value | Sizes | Weight | Thickness | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Women’s Trail Lite™ |
4.5 | Regular | 1lb 10 oz / 0.74 kg | 1.5 in / 3.8 cm | Self-Inflating |
Trail Pro™ |
4.4 | Regular Regular Wide Large |
1lb 13 oz / 0.82 kg 2lbs 5 oz / 1.04 kg 2lbs 7 oz / 1.11 kg |
3 in / 7.6 cm | Self-Inflating |
NeoAir® Topo™ Luxe  |
3.7 | Regular Regular Wide Large XLarge |
1lb 7 oz / 0.65 kg 1lb 11 oz / 0.77 kg 1lb 13 oz / 0.82 kg 2lbs 2 oz / 0.96 kg |
4 in / 10 cm | NeoAir® |
| Trail Lite™ |
3.2 | Regular Large |
1lb 10 oz / 0.74 kg 2lbs 3 oz / 0.99 kg |
1.5 in / 3.8 cm | Self-Inflating |
Trail Scout™ |
3.1 | Small Regular Large |
15 oz / 0.43 kg 1lb 8 oz / 0.68 kg 2lb 1 oz / 0.94 kg |
1 in / 2.5 cm | Self-Inflating |
NeoAir® Topo™ |
2.3 | Regular Regular Wide Large |
1lb 5 oz / 0.59 kg 1lb 12 oz / 0.80 kg 1lb 14 oz / 0.85 kg |
3 in / 7.6 cm | NeoAir® |
NeoAir® Venture™ |
2.2 | Regular Large |
1lb 3 oz / 0.54 kg 1lb 10 oz / 0.74 kg |
2 in / 5 cm | NeoAir® |
RidgeRest® SOLite™ |
2.1 | Small Regular Large |
9 oz / 0.26 kg 14 oz / 0.40 kg 1lb 3 oz / 0.54 kg |
0.625 in / 1.5 cm | Closed-Cell Foam |
RidgeRest® Classic |
2.0 | Regular Large |
14 oz / 0.40 kg 1lb 3 oz / 0.54 kg |
0.625 in / 1.5 cm | Closed-Cell Foam |
*Specs are for size Regular
Camp & Comfort
For those looking to bring a slice of luxury to their campsite.
| Sleeping Pad | R-value | Sizes | Weight (oz) | Thickness (in) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MondoKing™ 3D |
7.0 | Large XXLarge |
4lbs 6oz / 1.99 kg 5lb 8 oz / 2.50 kg |
4.25 in / 11 cm | Self-Inflating |
LuxuryMap™ |
6.0 | Regular Large XLarge |
3lbs 4 oz / 1.48 kg 4lbs 3 oz / 1.90 kg 5lbs 2 oz / 2.33 kg |
3 in / 7.6 cm | Self-Inflating |
BaseCamp™ |
6.0 | Regular Large XLarge |
2lbs 8 oz / 1.14 kg 3lbs 6 oz / 1.53 kg 4lbs / 1.82 kg |
2 in / 5 cm | Self-Inflating |
*Specs are for size Regular
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- Behind the Gear: Stacie Langtry, Sleeping Pad Designer
Updated. Originally Published February 4, 2020.
