In this video, the speaker, [Dan](https://www.youtube.com/@DanBecker), talks about the best and worst sleeping pads he used in 2022. He explains how he came to the conclusion of the best and worst sleeping pads based on weight, function, and price.

https://youtu.be/DdCTOvSLqqc



The Worst Sleeping Pad: The speaker introduces the Ceta Summit Etherlight XT Extreme as the worst sleeping pad. He gives two reasons why it's the worst sleeping pad he has ever used. He explains that it froze him at 20 degrees Fahrenheit and that it packs down to an enormous size, making it not suitable for backpacking.

The Best Budget Sleeping Pad: Dan introduces the Climate Static V Insulated Sleeping Pad as the best budget sleeping pad. He explains that it's astm rated at 1.9, making it about a two season sleeping pad, and it costs under a hundred dollars while being comfortable.

The Best Sleeping Pad for a Long Distance Hiker: Dan introduces the [Therm-a-Rest Neoair Uberlite Sleeping Pad](https://www.waivio.com/object/xwk-therm-a-rest-neoair-uberlite-sleeping-pad) as the best sleeping pad for a long distance hiker. He explains that it's the lightest weight sleeping pad on the market and it fits the build of a long distance hiker.

The Nemo Tensor Insulated Pad: Dan introduces the Nemo Tensor Insulated Pad as a contender for the best sleeping pad. He explains that it's a 4.2 r value pad, making it a four-season pad.

The Therm-a-rest NeoAir X Therm sleeping pad is possibly one of the best sleeping pads the author has ever bought. They've had it for many years and it was one of the first sleeping pads they ever used for backpacking. The sleeping pad is known to have the best warmth to weight ratio on the market, with an R-value of 6.9. The author has used it in cold temperatures and has been extremely warm. It's also lightweight, so it can be used all year round.

Despite not being as comfortable as other sleeping pads, the NeoAir X Therm is extremely durable due to its thick denier nylon material. The author refers to it as "bomb proof" and is confident it won't get holes easily.

The author is finding it difficult to choose only one sleeping pad to use. Other sleeping pads, like the Seat of Summit and the Q Core SLX, are not ideal due to their limited cold weather capabilities.
The author is torn between the [Big Agnes Air Core Ultra Sleeping Pad for Backpacking and Camping](https://www.waivio.com/object/xhi-big-agnes-air-core-ultra-sleeping-pad-for-backpacking-and-camping) (comfort) and [Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX Ultralight Backpacking Air Mattress](https://www.waivio.com/object/swv-therm-a-rest-neoair-xtherm-max-ultralight-backpacking-air-mattress) (4 seasons).

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