That budget sleeping pad I almost returned turned out fine after 4 nights

I picked up a $35 foam pad from Walmart last minute before a trip to the Smokies. First night I woke up sore and figured I'd made a mistake. But after adding a cheap closed cell foam layer underneath, it felt way better by night three. The combo still isn't as plush as an inflatable, but for the price it held up on rocky ground. Anyone else had a cheap pad surprise them after a few nights of use?

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the_susan10d ago

I mean, you almost returned a $35 pad after ONE night? That seems a little dramatic for gear you literally bought as a backup. Soreness happens with any new setup, especially foam, it's not like the pad was broken. Unless it actually deflated or tore, I'd say just give it more than a few hours before writing it off.

hannahm3924d ago

That "almost returned" part really hits home for me, I've been there with gear too.

stella_lane24d ago

Three times now I've almost returned stuff and then loved it after giving it another shot.