Asana Superhero 'Sunshine' Bouldering Crash Pad - Deluxe Suspension, Triple Layer Dual Density Foam (57x40x4) Review (2026)

Who this pad is built for

The Superhero Sunshine targets boulderers who need to cover a wide landing zone, whether that means protecting a highball problem, cushioning an awkward fall line, or covering gaps between smaller pads at a busy area. At 57 by 40 by 4 inches it is Asana's largest pad, and an independent gear review describes it as noticeably lighter than comparable large pads from other brands, which tend to run 17 to 20-plus pounds at this size. That size and weight combination suits climbers who regularly boulder at areas with uneven or rocky ground where a bigger single pad reduces gaps compared with several small ones. Climbers who mostly boulder indoors or at well-padded areas have less need for a pad this large.

What is inside the pad

Asana lists the pad at 15 pounds and builds it with a triple layer dual density foam structure, pairing firmer closed-cell foam near the top and bottom surfaces with a softer open-cell layer in the middle, a common approach for spreading impact across both small and large falls. The shell uses 1000 denier nylon on the bottom and side flap with a tougher 1680 ballistic nylon top deck, materials chosen to resist abrasion from repeated dragging over rock and dirt. Four high visibility yellow carry handles are positioned around the pad for repositioning it during a session, and flaps along the edges let it piggyback with other Asana pads to close gaps between mats.

Carrying it and keeping it in shape

The pad closes with a two-strap system that an independent reviewer highlighted as quick to pack up or use to strap a second pad on top, useful when climbers are consolidating pads for a shared session. Asana's deluxe suspension includes contoured padded shoulder straps, load lifting straps, a sternum strap and a waist belt, plus a metal cam buckle closure and a metal carry clip that doubles as a bottle opener. Even with the lighter build, 15 pounds over an uneven approach trail is still real weight, so cinching the compression straps snugly before hiking keeps the foam from shifting. Brush dirt and grit off the top deck after sessions to keep it from working into the foam layers over time.

How it compares with the Hero Mountain and other large pads

Against Asana's own Hero Mountain, a smaller 48 by 36 by 4 inch pad in the same line, the Superhero Sunshine trades some portability for a noticeably larger landing zone, useful for highball problems where the Hero's footprint would leave gaps. Against other large pads on the market that commonly weigh 17 pounds or more at a similar size, the Superhero Sunshine's lighter build is a real advantage on the approach, though it still shares the same basic trade-off of any oversized pad: more coverage but more bulk to strap to a pack or carry solo.

Verdict and who should pick something else

Choose the Superhero Sunshine if you boulder at areas with highball problems or uneven ground where one large pad covers more of the fall zone than a couple of smaller ones stacked together. It rewards climbers willing to manage its size and weight on the hike in, and its lighter-than-average build for a pad this size makes that trade-off easier to live with than on some competing large pads. If you mostly climb shorter, lower-consequence problems, boulder solo without a partner to help carry gear, or need something easier to fit in a small car trunk, the smaller Hero Mountain from the same line, or a compact single pad, is a more practical everyday fit.

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