They are durable, won't soak up water either from rain or the ground, are easy to clean by wiping, and are feather-lite for backpacking.

They are durable, won't soak up water either from rain or the ground, are easy to clean by wiping, and are feather-lite for backpacking.  Read Less

Your ground layer is more important than your top layer in the cold and this works great.

Your ground layer is more important than your top layer in the cold and this works great.  Read Less

This pad is not built for extended use over rugged terrains.

This pad is not built for extended use over rugged terrains.  Read Less

What this closed cell foam pad excels at is durability (much more durable than air mattresses, holes won't make it unusable) an...  Read More

What this closed cell foam pad excels at is durability (much more durable than air mattresses, holes won't make it unusable) and insulation.  Read Less

I paid around $5 apiece for two of these at my local menards.

I paid around $5 apiece for two of these at my local menards.  Read Less

If you are buying for a scout on a limited budget, consider this pad.

If you are buying for a scout on a limited budget, consider this pad.  Read Less

The same is true for most sleeping pads, priced below $50.

The same is true for most sleeping pads, priced below $50.  Read Less

Plus it doesn't cost much, so you can't go wrong.

Plus it doesn't cost much, so you can't go wrong.  Read Less

If you are an avid camper, you're probably better off investing in something more robust.

If you are an avid camper, you're probably better off investing in something more robust.  Read Less