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sleeping pad

(noun)

sleeping 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

ground pad pad sleeping mat roll mat thermal pad Therm-a-Rest camping pad camping mattress

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What is sleeping 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 sleeping pad?

Common synonyms for sleeping pad include ground pad, pad, sleeping mat, roll mat, thermal pad, Therm-a-Rest, camping pad, and camping mattress.

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