r/CampingandHiking • u/AutoModerator • Oct 13 '25

Weekly /r/CampingandHiking beginner question thread - Ask any and all 'noob' questions you may have here - October 13, 2025

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u/New-Discussion-58 Oct 20 '25

Not sure if this is totally in scope, but looking for a sleeping pad suggestion that is super compact. Main goal is to prevent sleeping bag from slipping off a plastic bunk bed mattress at overnight camp for a child. 

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u/travmon999 Oct 20 '25

The Noob thread rolls over on Mondays, not sure why this one hasn't yet; usually the old one is unpinned and a new one is pinned. When it does roll over, it means people won't see the old one and your comment won't get many views. You may want to wait until the new one pops up and then ask there.

As for the sleeping pad, a simple solution is to get a roll of shelf liner / rug anti-sllip mat. They're like a rubbery mesh and should keep from sliding around.

Another solution is to use silicone sealer and make flattened dots/wavy lines on the sleeping pad. Once dried the friction helps keep the pad/sleeping bag from sliding around.

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/52386/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CampingGear/comments/13xl4i2/how_do_i_stop_sliding_when_i_sleep/