This CAMEL CROWN Camping Sleeping Pad review is about a self-inflating pad with the R-value 2 that makes it suitable for 2-season camping. The price is hard to match.
Key features & benefits
- Self-inflating.
- Insulated.
- Waterproof fabric.
- Inflatable pillow included.
- Carry bag.
- Incredible price.
What this is about
Here you have a rectangular par filled with open-cell foam and this is what makes it self-inflating. So when you unfold the pad, open the valve and let the foam expand, it will suck air in and it will get self-inflated. This will create a 2-inches (5.1 cm) bed. More about such pads you can see in my separate text.
The fabric they used here is a polyester and it is with a PVC lining so the pad is water-resistant with the IPX3 factor. This is also a quick-drying and moisture-proof material, a great option in a humid environment.
It comes with an inflatable pillow shown in the top picture above, so you will not need a separate pillow with such a set. A carry bag is also included.
When you want to pack the pad, open the valve, and start rolling. You can fold it first to half-width. Keep it pressed with knees when you roll it.
If it is not fully deflated, you can repeat the process, but first close the valve. Now spread, fold again, and keep rolling until you see that air is accumulating on the opposite end around the valve. At this moment open the valve so that the compressed air goes away, and then keep rolling and pressing. Close the valve after that, and the job is done.
I have seen people complaining about decompression because of the single valve and also because of the air being sucked in. No doubt they do this incorrectly. So follow the procedure described above and you will realize it is easy. You have compression straps to keep it rolled, it should look as in the picture:
Insulation
When you have foam in such a pad and it contains air, this is a closed space that insulates you from the ground. As far as I understand, the R-value here is 2. I doubt that this is the new sleeping pads rating, so this is a very moderate value and good enough for a maximum of 2 seasons in the warmer part of the year.
The good thing with such foam pads is that even if they leak, they still provide some cushion and insulation. This is not so when you use an inflatable pad.
Who is it for
Regarding the weight, you have 5.07 lb (2.3 kg) here, so this is far too heavy to carry on the trail. My own self-inflating pad which I am using now is around 650 grams only. So this is a camping pad and I have added it to my list of best self-inflating camping pads.
Regarding the packed size, it measures (L x D) 14.6 x 12.2 inches (37 x 31 cm) so this is not bad, but if you accept it as a camping pad this is not so important.
Regarding the dimensions, they build it in one size, so the pad is quite long and moderately wide, it measures 78 x 24.8 inches (198 x 63 cm). The thickness is less impressive, 2 inches (5.1 cm), but this is quite typical for many camping pads. Check in my list of car camping pads if you need something much thicker.
Regarding seasons & climate, you have already seen its R-value, so this is not for a very cold environment. If this is what you need you will have to go for R-values 4-5 minimum.
Regarding the price, this pad is incredibly affordable, a true bargain so it is not surprising that at the moment of writing this text this is one of Amazon’s best-sellers.
Specifications
- Type: self-inflating pad.
- Weight: 5.07 lb (2.3 kg).
- Dimensions: 78 x 24.8 in (198 x 63 cm).
- Thickness: 2 in (5.1 cm).
- Packed size (L x D): 14.6 x 12.2 in (37 x 31 cm).
- R-value: 2.2.
Final thoughts, rating, pros & cons
In the summary of this CAMEL CROWN Camping Sleeping Pad review, you have seen its features, the pad is quite long and suitable for taller users, but this length adds weight and this is why it is a bit heavy. The pillow is a bonus that is always needed. The price is hard to match so if you do not want to spend much and still have a good pad, look no further.
Please see how I rate this pad, the same criteria are used for all of them here in the site so you can easily compare:
CAMEL CROWN Camping Sleeping Pad
$41.89
Pros
- Bonus pillow.
- Waterproof fabric.
- Carry bag.
- Fantastic price.
Cons
- Only for 2 seasons.
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