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Even though the big sales from Amazon and Walmart are over, great deals on outdoor gear are still floating around. Both retailers are still showing discounts on bestselling hiking boots, inexpensive tents, and even trustworthy pocket knives, but REI is the place to look for even more enticing savings on camping essentials from brands we love. A key ingredient for a restful night snoozing outdoors is a thick sleeping pad, and right now, you can get REI's No. 1 bestseller for up to 40% off.
Big Agnes’ Boundary Deluxe Insulated Sleeping Pad is now on sale at REI for as low as $108—40% off of the retail price of $180. Happy campers are most excited about the pad’s density, saying it’s “thick” while still being “lightweight” and “extremely comfortable.” This model is available in both regular and long lengths, but if you’re looking for more room for stretching out, it's also currently on sale in a wide version for only $40 more.
A quality sleeping pad is the unsung hero of camping trips, whether bushwhacking through the backcountry or chilling at a car camping site. Trying to catch some Zs on the ground is never an easy task, but this 3.5-inch thick pad from Big Agnes will make sure your outdoor slumber is sound, regardless of where you are. The tough bottom is made from a recycled nylon ripstop material while the comfortable top is covered in a cushioned quilted nylon/spandex fabric. Inside, it's constructed with I-beam chambers for weight reduction and stability, while PrimaLoft Silver insulation uses a heat-reflective barrier to better trap body heat. It's also been given an antimicrobial treatment that helps make sure no nasty bacteria will grow on or in the pad. At 1 pound, 9 ounces for the Regular size, it’s not a featherweight, but the 3-plus inches of thickness means it’ll sure be comfy anywhere in the wilderness.
Satisfied customers rave about this sleeping pad's comfort level, saying that “it’s the most comfortable backpacking pad I've ever owned," and that it is the “perfect size and shape.” Shoppers also commented that the pad is great for side sleepers: “I usually sleep on my side…and this is the best pad I’ve ever tried."
Other shoppers loved the warmth that the insulated pad gave them on chilly nights outside. “Slept on it in the upper 30s and low 40s," one shopper said. "Seems to be pretty warm so far.” Another shared that sentiment: “I used it in temperatures in the 30s and it helped a lot with keeping me very warm.” Most shoppers who left reviews agreed, with one enthusiastically summing it up by saying, "Best I've ever slept in a tent, period!”
If you don’t have a quality sleeping pad like this compact and comfortable model, it’s time to upgrade. Not only is it light enough to take on short backpacking trips, but it’s thick and soft enough to make car camping or overlanding trips seem decadent. And, with this one being a solid 40% off, it’s a great buy that will feel even better when you’re sound asleep at your favorite campsite.
