When it comes to the great outdoors, especially after an hours-long slog through the backcountry, comfort should always be a consideration. And that's why we never hit the trail without the ProLite 3 sleeping pad from Therm-a-Rest. This three-season self-inflating pad has been specifically designed for backpacking, mountaineering, and cycle and boat touring, weighing a modest 20 ounces and compressing to the size of a mini-football. The nonslip bottom assures that you won't spend the night chasing after the mattress. Better yet, pair the ProLite 3 with Therm-a-Rest's Trekker Chair, which transforms the pad into the perfect fireside recliner. The day's end never felt so good.
$84.95 for the ProLite 3, $29.95 for the Trekker Chair; thermarest.com