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Sweet dreams under the stars

Posted Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 12:48PM

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What’s the best way to get comfy sleep while camping? Several of our shopcasters vote for Therm-A-Rest’s trail comfort mattress pad, a self-inflating, superthick bed that Adam Gershon Meron dubs a “a Serta for the outdoors. But lighter.” Will R. says the “light, compact, and comfortable” Therm-A-Rest pads are “much better than older style foam or bulky inflatable mats,” while “traveling yogini” Inayat S. considers the product essential for his constant wanderings ‘round the globe. And, as a testament to Therma-A-Rest’s durability, Eric notes that he’s still got the same pad he used backpacking on the Appalachian Trail a couple decades ago. “The light weight and tiny space it takes up after rolling are also important when every ounce and cubic inch count,” Eric adds. And even though his Therm-A-Rest only supports from hips to shoulders, Eric points out that “when you’re weary that’s all you really need for comfortable sleeping in a tent.”

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