{"title":"Sleeping Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the old days before sleeping pads, rugged Finnish hunters used to make their camp beds out of spruce twigs. However, nowadays you’d better not do that without permission. Luckily we have modern alternatives. If you invest in a good sleeping pad in addition to a high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/sleeping-bags\"\u003esleeping bag\u003c\/a\u003e, sticks and stones won’t hurt you as much when hiking and camping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelect the sleeping pad based on your needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, you should  consider whether you need the sleeping mat all year round or just during certain seasons. In winter, you won’t freeze your ass on a thick sleeping pad. And you should choose a wider pad for camping on bare ground than what you use in a tent, unless you like sleeping with your pants wet. If the price is a decisive factor, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/other-military-surplus\"\u003emilitary surplus\u003c\/a\u003e is the ideal remedy for that. You will get good quality military sleeping pads at nice prices. If you’re interested in camping but hate the idea of sleeping on the ground, maybe \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/hammocks\"\u003ethe hammock\u003c\/a\u003e could be your thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam sleeping pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe closed cell sleeping mat is the traditional model. Cheap, sturdy, and well-insulating but takes more space than the air pads. It can usually be attached on top or at the bottom of your backback quite nicely though. These are very reliable; they will never go flat. They come in roll-up and accordion style models as well as smooth or dimpled. The dimpled ones have air pockets that insulate better than the smooth ones. The size matters; the thicker the thingy is, the better it feels. However, these are never as nice for your back as the air pads.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAir sleeping pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inflatable and self-inflating sleeping pads pack smaller than the traditional foam pads. Therefore they are perfect for camping with a bicycle or a kayak. They are also often more comfortable than foam pads. When inflated, that is. They are a lot less comfortable when punctured. Military sleeping pads are sturdier than the sleeping pads designed for backpacking. However, you shouldn’t tempt fate by collapsing on one of those in your spikes and rivets after a heavy metal festival. Their heat insulation ability depends on the design. In winter, you should use a foam pad underneath. It insulates better and reduces the amount of suckage if your air pad goes boom. These are more expensive than foam pads, but sweet dreams are worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"savotta-fdf-sleeping-pad","title":"Savotta FDF Sleeping Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Savotta sleeping pad is the same one made for the Finnish army. To be honest, it is the best one we've ever seen. Now, if there's something the Finnish army can do right, it's sleeping-related gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined sleeping pad and personal groundsheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubberized anti-skid and waterproof bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 x 190 cm closed cell foam pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 cm wide groundsheet wings on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic webbing loops keep the pad rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR-value: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 year material and workmanship warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Finland\/Estonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmittedly, traditional sleeping pads are OK, especially for the price. If you appreciate durability and field-worthy features, do read on. The Savotta FDF Sleeping Pad is refined through experience and a deep understanding of the needs of the end-users in Nordic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick closed-cell foam provides comfort and insulation to prevent heat loss into the cold ground. This is not much different from the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special thing is the cover. The lightweight, waterproof cover does a lot of things: It protects the cell foam from punctures, tears, and abrasion. It adds some insulation as it traps air inside it. Perhaps most notably, it offers a small personal groundsheet as the sides of the cover extend 25 cm on both sides, providing you with a 100 cm wide, clean surface. Pads side-by-side form an effective groundsheet under a tarp or marquee tent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover used to be removable but this is no longer the case: if you want to switch the cell foam pad to something else, it's possible but requires undoing some seams and sewing them back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rubberized friction surface prevents sliding around and the integrated elastic loops provide an easy, hassle-free packing solution as well as hanging points among other uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit of a closed-cell foam includes reliability: these won't go flat on you because of a tiny hole. Also, it's always ready to be unrolled or packed when you stop and go without time to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Savotta","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":51826717262163,"sku":"17334","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/14917619f5e9999441.jpg?v=1781604374"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/collections\/56647dcddeeb1f5.jpg?v=1757259361","url":"https:\/\/varustilika.com\/en-us\/collections\/sleeping-pads.oembed","provider":"Varusteleka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}