The reason this happens is that the weight distribution of a person sleeping on his side and a person sleeping on his back or chest is different.
Best sleeping pad for side sleepers 2018.
Emma rizzo posted.
And so the best sleeping pads for side sleepers is one of the most asked questions among hikers.
Thankfully the fix is easy enough.
A restful night s sleep is key to a successful day of hiking skiing or exploring.
Overall three quarters of hikers used an inflatable sleeping pad about one quarter used a foam pad and some used a pad that has both some foam and some inflation.
If you re a side sleeper your main concern in finding the right sleeping pad will likely be thickness.
To help you out we ve rounded up the best sleeping pads for side sleepers who just want to get a good night s sleep while car.
A score of 9 10 means that the pad was among the most comfortable competitors not that it s going to offer the same level of comfort as your tempur pedic.
I m an active sleeper and these keep me securely on the pad 200.
The xlite is 2 5 inches thick providing plenty of comfort for side sleepers and back sleepers with an r value of 4 2 making it one of the best 3 season pads available.
Here s a run down of the best sleeping pads for overweight side sleepers starting with my top choice.
The weight of a person sleeping on his back is evenly distributed over a wide surface area.
The neoair xlite is the most popular inflatable sleeping pad sold today and for good reason.
Just buy a different sleeping pad that was made for you.
Heavier than other pads.
Integrated foot pump makes inflation easy thick great for side sleepers cons.
See the nemo cosmo 3d insulated air sleeping pad.
Side sleepers preferred a wider pad with minimal collapse around the edges while back sleepers could sleep better on a narrow pad.
However many outdoor lovers miss out on this sleep because of an uncomfortable sleeping pad.
72 x 23 x 2 5 inches.
Trail cred i like the 3 5 inch wide side rails says one tester.
Best ultralight backpacking.
This is especially true for side sleepers.
It packs up small and flat taking up little room in a backpack.
What are the best sleeping pads for side sleepers.
The pad is 23 inches wide 3 more than standard which helps claim space in a multi person tent but may not pair well with some sleeping pad sleeves.
Keep in mind that our ratings are relative.