Insulated sleeping pad on Kilimanjaro
Also called: Insulated inflatable sleeping pad, Self-inflating mattress, Sleeping kit (bag and mat, for the overnight), Sleeping pad
What it is for
Insulates you from the ground. On snow or frozen ground the cold comes from below, and a warm sleeping bag on a thin mat still makes a cold night.
What Kilimanjaro asks for
Standard
Most operators supply a foam mattress in the tent (ask how thick); bring an inflatable one if you want more comfort · Marangu huts: the park's mattresses
What to look for
- R-value (ASTM F3340)
- How well a mat stops the ground taking your heat: higher is warmer. Only figures measured to ASTM F3340 (since 2020) can be compared between brands.
Kinds
- Inflatable Sleeping Pads
- Self-Inflating Sleeping Pads
Other mountains
- Standard on: Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, Kosciuszko, Carstensz Pyramid
