2020’s best sleeping mats

April 2020

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Featured mat: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XTherm ($499.99). Distributed by Ampro Sales
Read our 2021 guide to sleeping mats here. Your sleeping mat is as important as your sleeping bag in keeping you warm. Here’s what to look for. FillHigh-density open-cell foam, down-insulation or synthetic-insulation are the warmest mattresses. Air-filled mats are the coolest, but also the lightest. Antimicrobial treatments will prevent fungal and bacterial growth inside […]
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