Static V Short™ Sleeping Pad

Took this on a weekend trip where every ounce mattered, and the fact that it rolls down to soda-can size made packing stupidly easy. The 14-ounce weight is no joke, but I was surprised how much cushion the V-chambers still give for a 3/4 pad — slept fine on gravel.

My son's Scout pack finally has room leftover for his mess kit — the 3/4 length is a smart trade-off and 14 ounces is nothing on his back. It's been through two rainy campouts so far and the V chambers held up fine with no leaks.

Packed down to a soda-can size and only 14 ounces, it disappeared into my bag without a second thought. The V-shaped channels kept me comfortable through a restless night on rocky ground, and I didn't even miss the extra length.