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Sea to Summit Camp Plus Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad review

A 2.76-inch self-inflating pad with body-mapped Air Zone foam and an ASTM R-value of 5.3.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 11, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.5
Ease of use (25%)
8.6
Value (35%)
8.9

The Camp Plus is Sea to Summit's step down from the Comfort Deluxe, and it is the best value among the pads we compared that carry a lab-tested warmth rating. Its ASTM R-value of 5.3 covers extended three-season trips, and at 7 cm, or 2.76 inches, it is 33% thicker than the brand's standard self-inflating mats. Air Zone construction cuts body-mapped holes through the foam, keeping insulation under the torso and trimming weight elsewhere, so the Regular weighs 37.0 oz and packs to 11 by 6 by 6 inches. The Contour Shape is widest at the elbows and gives 12% more area than a tapered mat, and rectangular sizes are available too. The XPEL valve handles firmness and deflation. Sea to Summit says it suits short hikes to a campsite but is a little heavy for backpacking. A pump sack is sold separately, and the pad is thinner than any 4-inch pick.

Who it is for

Three-season campers on a budget

Price

$99.00 for the Regular when checked.

Camp Plus Self Inflating Sleeping Pad $99.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

  • ASTM R-value of 5.3 for extended three-season use
  • 7 cm (2.76 in) thick, 33% thicker than Sea to Summit's standard mats
  • Contour Shape with 12% more sleep area than a tapered mat
  • XPEL valve for quick firmness adjustment and compact deflation
  • Sizes: Regular, Regular Rectangular Wide, Large and Large Rectangular

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Regular weighs 37.0 oz and packs to 11 x 6 x 6 in
  • Strength: Lab-tested R-value at a $99 price
  • Strength: Recycled 75D polyester fabric
  • Weakness: Under 3 inches thick, so less cushion than the 4-inch pads
  • Weakness: Sea to Summit calls it a little heavy for backpacking
  • Weakness: Pump sack is not included; the Airstream Pump Sack costs $49.95

Key facts

  • Price: $99.00
  • Thickness: 2.76 in
  • R-value: 5.3 (ASTM)
  • Weight (Regular): 37.0 oz
  • Returns: 60 days

Where it ranks

Sea to Summit Camp Plus Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad is No. 5 in our Best Self-Inflating Camping Mattresses verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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