Ok, so I'm 200 lbs, and sleep on my side at night. I am about to drop some money for a decent pad, finally. I don't want to buy and try-return pads, so thought that I would get the advice from thru hikers.

Which pad is the best way to go for comfort/weight/and durability.

I laid on the Neo-air at REI, felt great but is loud as all hell. Like lying on potato chip bags.