Eight people dressed in red professional outdoor gear posed for a group photo in the snow. One of them held up the Chinese national flag, while the two in the middle half-squatted down and unfurled a flag bearing the Mountain Spring logo.

Our History

Mountain Spring is a brand dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of outdoor sleep systems. Since introducing our first foam sleeping pad in 2004, we have remained committed to professional craftsmanship and original innovation, continuously exploring advanced materials and technologies.

With user experience at our core, we offer a complete range of sleep solutions — from ultralight pads under 100g to high-insulation air pads with R-values above 8 — designed for diverse terrains and conditions.

Learn from the Mountains, hear the Springs.

We strive to deliver reliable comfort, so every night outdoors feels like home.

2003

Mr. Cao, one of the founders of Mountain Spring, is carrying a hiking backpack and wearing a green jacket. He stands on a ladder that leans against a near-vertical rock face.

During the SARS outbreak, life came to a sudden pause. In that stillness, I began reflecting on deeper questions — about life, purpose, and meaning.

Seeking clarity, I wandered into the hills of Badachu on the outskirts of Beijing. Surrounded by wildflowers, drifting clouds, and the quiet sound of mountain springs, I found a sense of calm I hadn’t felt before. In nature, everything became simple again.

As I spent more time outdoors, one challenge stood out — the cold, damp ground. Using a simple foam mat as a temporary solution sparked an idea:

why not create something that brings real comfort to outdoor living?

That moment marked the beginning of Mountain Spring — a brand inspired by nature, dedicated to helping people rest comfortably in the wild, while staying connected to the mountains and the springs.

2004

Five people posed for a photo in front of the Mountain Spring booth, including the founders. Many foam pads were displayed on the booth walls.

First Mountain Spring camping sleeping pad launched.

2005

Started mass production of aluminum-free egg crate camping sleeping pad.

2006

Launched the washboard camping sleeping pad.

2007

A person wearing a North Face short-sleeved shirt is holding a Mountain Spring black roll-up foam pad.

Developed the hexagonal egg crate sleeping pad.

2016

Rolled out the widened, thickened egg-crate sleeping pad and led the formulation of enterprise standard Q/SJLZ0 001-2016 for non-inflatable camping sleeping pads.

2017

A person wearing an orange Gore-Tex hard-shell jacket, a bucket hat, and sunglasses carried a hiking backpack with a Mountain Spring folding foam pad tied to the side of the backpack.

The aluminum film egg crate sleeping pad was released.

2018

At the snow mountain base camp, many people in professional mountaineering gear are resting in the background, while in the center of the image is a roll-up Mountain Spring reflective foam pad.

Developed a thickened washboard sleeping pad for high-altitude snowy conditions.

2020

On the snow-covered ground strewn with fallen leaves, lay an unfolded Mountain Spring foam pad, upon which rested two straps.

Launched the C3 series of egg-crate sleeping pads, designed for lightweight
and compact use.

2022

In the woods, a backpack stands on the ground, with a foldable foam pad from the Mountain Spring Eagle series attached to its side, and two trekking poles resting against it.

Closed-cell foldable sleeping pad E60A, R-value up to 2.6. Ultralight Eagle series sleeping pad, high warmth-to-weight ratio. M1A series egg-crate sleeping pads, lightweight and compact.

2023

On the grassy bank by the water, two DuShan & TingQuan series tents were pitched; the one in the distance was blue, and the one closer was yellowish-green.

First 3-season and 4-season double and single tents, named DuShan and TingQuan.

2024

On the beach, the wind is very strong, and a man in an orange windbreaker and a khaki fishing hat is holding a hat with a blue R2M inflatable mat in his arms.

E55A and D1A pads in dopamine colors, simple and attractive design. First distinctive water-drop-shaped air pad R6. First high R-value air pad R7 series.

2025

A woman in a blue down jacket and a black hat stands next to a light cyan DuFeng Pro tent, holding a purple R9 Pro inflatable air pad, in the snow, with a magnificent mountain of snow in the distance.

First roll-up air mattress companion for air pads.
Upgraded single-person tents Dufeng Pro / Dufeng Lite and 2-person tent Zhuxi 2.
High R-value air pads R9 / R9 Pro(L).
Bio-based eco-friendly foam pad.
Upgraded thickened egg-crate mats E60A SlimCore and E55A SlimCore.
Upgraded double-layer egg-crate mat D135A.
Heavyweight ultralight sleeping pad Yan series.
New double-layer hollow-out lightweight roll pad Falcon series.
The shelves in the factory were neatly lined with packaged foam pads.

Over the past 22 years, Mountain Spring has been devoted to advancing the science of outdoor sleep systems. Thermal performance is not simply a matter of a pad's R-value — it is a systemic challenge involving pressure distribution, moisture management, sleeping bag underside interaction, and the surface characteristics of the pad itself. Developing sleep system gear that is insulating, comfortable, safe, and ultralight remains the unwavering mission of Mountain Spring.