Kids traditional:  Dimension: 16x48x1 Weight: 708 g

This is a functional size sleeping mat for a child. It has cute animals on it and a measuring stick to see how much they have grown since your last trip.  My daughter really likes hers and is comfortable the whole night.  It is more affordable than a small adult mat, but weighs more and packs bigger so if you are going to go backpacking and are looking for something light I would go with an ultralight women’s version.

Curiser Lite Women Petite:     Dimension:  20x66x1.5 Weight: 694 grams

Just the correct size for women. This is a good backpacking sleeping mat with enough padding to help you make it through the night.

Ether 9: Dimension: 25x78x2 Weight: 879 g

This monster size sleeping mat (which packs up smaller than a most self-inflating pads) was not sent to me to review but I just had to write about it.  I had tried a comparable mat from another brand but it took so much room in my car.  This mat is very wide, thick and comfortable yet packs surprisingly small. It takes strong lungs to fill up.  It has a good anti-slip surface and seems durable.  I was very comfortable camping with this mat when I was 30 weeks pregnant.

Great sleeping pad that goes a long way.  Bring it along on cold hikes or winter sport for grown insulation, as well as for your camping, lite hiking needs.

This very light sleeping pad will not add much weight or take up too much space in your backpack.  They add comfort and warmth to your child’s sleeping arrangement.  If you bring this pad along you won’t feel like your offspring is adding a load to your outdoor experience.  Our daughter sleeps on her sleeping pad without a sleeping bag, which helps to control the weight of our packs.  She likes to help blow it up and push out the air in the morning when we roll it up. It keeps her busy and she will be able to use it throughout her life if we take good care of it.  We also bring our Thermarest along on cross-country  skiing or snowshoeing adventures to change the baby on the snow or to sit on while eating lunch.  They also pad the bottom of the sled very well.  A great investment for any family who is serious about continuing to explore the outdoors.

Therm-a-Rest Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad :  From the “Fast and Light” series by Cascade Designs®, these self-inflating pads are light and compact, designed for those backpacking long distances. Purchase a Short 51 x 119cm 2.5cm 2.3 27x9cm 0.370kg for $70 CAD.