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thermal pad

(noun)

thermal 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 sleeping pad roll mat

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What is thermal 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 thermal pad?

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

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