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sleeping mat

(noun)

sleeping mat (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

ground pad pad roll mat sleeping pad thermal pad

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What is sleeping mat?

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 sleeping mat?

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

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