Not only a sleeping pad is needed for a good night’s sleep on the trail, also a pillow is what many of us want for sweet dreams under the stars. After trying several pillows and fussing around with spare clothes I found the Klymit Pillow X and don’t go backpacking without it anymore.

The Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite lets you sleep comfortable & warm all night long and won’t slow you down or take up a lot of space in your pack while you’re hiking. After over a year of use on different trails the verdict is out: This is one of the best 3-Season sleeping pads on the market. Read all about it in my in-depth review.

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” -Henry David Thoreau