Sleeping Pad - I have two sleeping pads that I use interchangeably, The NEMO Equipment Inc. Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad, and the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad. Comfortable and ultra-light, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLight is a mainstay in the backpacking. I've read complaints about the pad making noise when you move around on it, but I've never noticed. Like the NeoAir, the Tensor is a lightweight sleeping pad for minimalist backpacking. Both pads reliably hold air all night, and fold down into a compact size that easily fits inside my backpack. Plus, the insulation means extra protection against the cold ground, which we already know is a priority for me!
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