Sleeping pad suggestions

[bert304]

I went out on a over night shake down and learned the sleeping pad I have was not comfortable. I currently have the Thermarest Scout, I am looking for suggestions for better pad.

[Feral Bill]

Your lower legs don't need much padding, hips and shoulders do. See what you can find that is shorter, but thicker.

[nastynate]

I have a ridgerest solite torso, a prolite torso, and a neoair xlite large trimmed to full length for me. I like the ridgerest because I can throw it down anywhere, use it as a sit pad,etc. But I have to be careful about tent site selection. The xlite is awesome for comfort, weight, and packed size. I usually take it.

[RedBeerd]

My z lite is my trusty steed. Neo air x lite very light but noisy and unreliable IMO. My next pad will probably be exped UL7 because I hear its very comfy and seem to be a good balance of weight durability warmth and comfort

[blue indian]

Exped ul7 is where it's at

[Papa D]

I'm a 5'8 man and carry a ladies thermarest - - I like it because it packs up nice and small - - never had a problem with it.

[he.who.forgets]

It's heavy but I love my Big Agnes Q-Core. Very comfortable and warm

[squeezebox]

20 " is too damn narrow to be comfortable.

[Venchka]

20 " is too damn narrow to be comfortable.

Amen! There are 25" wide products out there. Wider is better.

Wayne


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[ScareBear]

Amen! There are 25" wide products out there. Wider is better.

Wayne


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REI Stratus Unisex-L. 25" wide. I own one and it is great for side sleeping. Similar specs to the Exped UL7 LW, but 1/2 the price.

[jeffmeh]

REI Stratus Unisex-L. 25" wide. I own one and it is great for side sleeping. Similar specs to the Exped UL7 LW, but 1/2 the price.

Looks like a good value. In fairness though, the Exped Synmat UL7 L-W is 1" wider, comes with a repair kit, and weighs 7 oz. less. Whether that is worth 75% more in price is personal preference.

[dmax]

Look at the Klymit Static V. The way it's made you won't roll off. It's cheap. And it's lighter than most inflatables.

[Venchka]

Look at the Klymit Static V. The way it's made you won't roll off. It's cheap. And it's lighter than most inflatables.

R 1.3??????? 18 ounces?????????
What's the point?
I am looking to double the R-value of my Ridgerest (R2.5) without adding any more weight than possible. I have an old 1" Thermarest R-no clue that weighs 1 lb. 12 ounces. Improving on that will be easy.
I have also decided to get one of the wide pads. So far, the Xtherm is the leader in the clubhouse.

Wayne


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[misterfloyd]

I have the BA insulated inflatable. 1lb 13oz? I winter camp and I like the R-value. Used for a good section on the AT. It was the old one with the brass valve. Finally craped out at Mt. Mitchell, could find the leak, I was convinced it was the seal around the valve. They sent me the Blue one that has a plastic valve and it is loftier. Still prefer the older one. Asked why they replaced the brass for the plastic and they said weight... uh huh.

Going to get a closed cell thermarest for this section. Dont have to inflate deflate get faster on the trail. But the BA is really comfy.....

Floyd

[nastynate]

Very happy with my Neoair Xlite size large, shortened to 68". Although I still take my Ridgerest Solite torso on occasion.

[dmax]

R 1.3??????? 18 ounces?????????
What's the point?.

Wasn't mentioned that a winter pad is what was needed. But to each their own...

[slbirdnerd]

I have a Ridgerest Solite, a Z-Rest, and a Big Agnes Q-Core. I like the Z-Rest the best, its more comfy than the Ridgerest, and wider and less squeaky than the Q-Core.

[SunnyWalker]

I use the Scout you don't like. However, in looking all this over the NeoAir sure looks like a winner.

[Giuseppe]

Use a Exped ul7- 27" wide and get a great sleep every night and many envious looks when I use a shelter.

[Socalhiker87]

The Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Trekker is a great pad that's pretty thick when inflated. It roles up fairly compact! It's super comfortable.