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ground pad

(noun)

ground pad (noun) — A lightweight mat used by backpackers while sleeping.

A lightweight mat used by backpackers while sleeping. This mat (used in conjunction with a sleeping bag) offers insulation from the ground, slowing the loss of body heat. Its padding (typically air) also makes sleep more comfortable.

Synonyms

roll mat sleeping mat sleeping pad thermal pad

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What is ground pad?

A lightweight mat used by backpackers while sleeping. This mat (used in conjunction with a sleeping bag) offers insulation from the ground, slowing the loss of body heat. Its padding (typically air) also makes sleep more comfortable.

What is another word for ground pad?

Common synonyms for ground pad include roll mat, sleeping mat, sleeping pad, and thermal pad.

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