The BEST Sleeping Pad of 2025 (According to Regular Guys)

9 backpackers, 9 sleeping pads, but only ONE winner. We’re testing and comparing 9 of the best backpacking sleeping pads over a 3-night backpacking trip. Each night, our crew of 9 rotates pads to capture a variety of personal experiences and sleep styles. After narrowing down the field on the trip, I'll take the top 3 contenders home for a closer look before declaring the ultimate winner. And none of us are experts—just a bunch of guys who want a good night’s sleep on the trail.

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🚨 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
Nemo Tensor  All-Season - https://alnk.to/4fSodiG or https://amzn.to/4jGp0sF
Exped Ultra 5R - https://alnk.to/7X6iOrO or https://amzn.to/4kd6sjP
Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft - https://amzn.to/4k2YN7n or https://alnk.to/28TirMD
Sea To Summit Ether Light XR - https://alnk.to/gVMWQ4H or https://amzn.to/4d2wq70
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT - https://amzn.to/431sKho or https://alnk.to/aLKqvMS
Klymit Insulated Static V2 - https://alnk.to/biuHrZk
Teton Altos Insulated - https://amzn.to/3ESlP26
REI Helix - See YouTube link above
Big Agnes Rapide SL - https://amzn.to/3Yz57eM or https://alnk.to/58sb7IQ

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00:00 Best Sleeping Pad Test
01:29 Night 1 Reviews
07:01 Night 2 Reviews
11:37 Night 3 Reviews
14:57 Group Consensus & Finalists
20:07 Analysis & Results

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