The best sleeping mat for 2026

What's the best sleeping mat for a multi-day shoulder season hike? Ranking 10 mats — from ultralight summer options to serious four-season winter mats — to decide which two I’ll lend out for the GR20. Featuring: 0:46 Exped Ultra 1R 1:38 Therm-a-Rest UberLite 2:27 Simond MT500 Air 3:05 Simond MT900 UL 3:46 Nemo Switchback 4:26 Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft 5:20 Simond MT900 Insulated 6:15 Zenbivy Flex Air Mattress 6:45 Zenbivy Ultralight Mattress 7:09 Exped Ultra 6.5R 8:29 Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT We’re looking at: ✔ Weight ✔ R-value & shoulder season warmth ✔ Comfort & fabric feel ✔ Noise ✔ Durability ✔ Real-world value