What's your favorite sleeping pad?

[Wasatch Rebel]

I need one that offers good padding, and light weight, though I'd be happy to carry an extra pound or two to keep from feeling rocks all night. So what pads do you like and why?

[CarpeyBiggs]

neoair

[Dr. Nebz]

I have a small in this: http://cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest/mattresses/fast-and-light/prolite-plus/product

And I use this as well: http://cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest/mattresses/trek-and-travel/ridge-rest-solite/product

For the desert I have a Big Agnes pad: http://bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Pad/AirCore

[Udink]

I use a Big Agnes AirCore. Not necessarily 'cause it's the best, but I got a good deal on it (about $35) and it packs up nice and small. Mine weighs in at 22 oz., but there are some lighter (and more expensive) air mattresses out there.

[nelsonccc]

neoair

I've been thinking about getting one of those. I hear their amazing. How do you like it?

[Wasatch]

Backpacking - ProLite
Car Camping - Big Agnes

[CarpeyBiggs]

I've been thinking about getting one of those. I hear their amazing. How do you like it?

they are phenomenal. super light, and BY FAR the most comfortable sleeping pad out there (with the aircore's being the only real competition, imo). pretty much everyone i do extended backcountry trips with now uses them. once you go neoair, you'll never go back. :2thumbs:

i've used all sorts of pads, z-lites, ridgrests, prolite, etc... neoairs are expensive, but if you are going to use it a lot, it's totally worth it. they aren't great in cold weather, however, because they don't insulate super well. but that's easy enough to fix, when it gets really cold, just carry a thin eva foam pad to layer with it.

[kd7kmp]

I use a Neoair, size large for almost all me camping/backpacking sleeping needs. As a backup I have a BA insulated air core.

Kevin

[gnwatts]

Exped Synmat 7. Bomber, I have used it for 30 or 40 nights, mainly in the desert. Comfy, and has it's own built in pump. It is insulated, I have spent a couple of nights on snow.
About $120 but I found one on sale.

[Wasatch Rebel]

The Neoairs have several styles to choose from. I've seen the plain old Neoair, the Neoair Trekker, and the Neoair All-Season. Which ones have you tried and liked?

[CarpeyBiggs]

depends on what temperatures you are expecting. i have a full length regular neoair. the trekker is simply more durable, weighs more. the all season is also heavier, but designed for more insulation.

anything 25 degrees or warmer, i'd say the original is fine...

[Dr. Nebz]

I looked at the Neo Air. It is pretty nice, but I have found I tend to roll off those pads that are high off the ground when inflated. That is why I went with the prolite small, lower profile to the ground, insulated, and I use my backpack as the foot bed for my sleeping pad. My feet stay toasty warm.

I am looking into getting one of these for next season: http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products/sleeping-pads/ineriaxframe.html

You can slip it in your sleeping bag, and it weighs 9 ounces.

[Deadeye008]

I use an Exped Synmat Basic 7. Weighs 24oz. Has synthetic insulation. Picked mine up for anout $70. It is 3 inches thick and very comfy. I have used it in conjunction with my Kelty Light Year 20 down bag and been comfortable down to around 15. I have been looking at getting a Pacific Outdoor Peak Elite AC pad. It weighs a mere 14oz and is insulated.

[ddavis]

Have you tried to use the Neoair with the thermarest camp chair? I think you're supposed to be able to do that. Have you, and if so, what did you think?

[Scott Card]

Another xped guy here. I have a Downmat 9. I love it particularly in the fall, winter and spring. Summer, it is super comfy but there are most certainly ultra light weight options.

[Bo_Beck]

The Neoairs have several styles to choose from. I've seen the plain old Neoair, the Neoair Trekker, and the Neoair All-Season. Which ones have you tried and liked?

I have a NeoAir Reg. and a NeoAir Lg. I actually sleep well in the outdoors now! Have had almost every other pad out there including B.A., Exped, and almost every pad Thermarest has made. The Neoair is by far the best I've used. I may invest in the All-Season one of these days as well?

[Tango]

I have the original NeoAir. I love it and I am a side sleeper! When I was up in Alaska in Wrangell St. Elias I bought a cheap foldable foil sun blocker for a car windshield and was not cold at all!

[homerj]

neoair

x2! I LOVE mine!!!!

[powderglut]

Sheesh! I'm still using my old therma-rest. If it ain't broke don't fix it. No problemo.:moses:
If I'm car camping I use my Cabelas huge 2" fabric covered foam pad. Could be more comfortable than my bed.

[Cirrus2000]

I use, and love, my BA Insulated Air Core. When I went to that a few years ago, I started to actually enjoy sleeping in my tent, rather than enduring it. Looks like when the time comes, though, I might have to look at the NeoAir...

[OwenM]

BA Air Core and Insulated Air Core, depending on the temp. I like the vertical baffling better than the horizontal of the NeoAir. If cost were no object to me, I'd probably be talking about my Expeds, but the Big Agnes pads are quiet, comfy, and inexpensive, and I have no complaints.
If you're not accustomed to air mattresses(I wasn't) just remember to partially deflate the mat 'til it's comfortable after you climb on. May take a little trial and error to find your sweet spot at first, and blowing a mat back up some if you let a little too much air out.

[americanhero]

I use a regular Neoair for most of my camping trips and a small Prolite for backpacking.

[Audilard]

I use the Thermarest ProLite for all my backpacking and camping needs.

[MrAdam]

I recently started using the BA insulated aircore and I like it alot. It is slightly annoying having to blow it all the way up and squeeze all the air out to roll it up, but it is more comfortable than any self inflating pad I have used.

[Candace66]

I am looking into getting one of these for next season: http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products/sleeping-pads/ineriaxframe.html

You can slip it in your sleeping bag, and it weighs 9 ounces.

That is seriously cool. I'd love to try one out for a night.

[Wasatch Rebel]

I just ordered me one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Klymit-Inertia-XL-Ultralight-Honeycomb/dp/B004YIA0FE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336620719&sr=8-1

[Bootboy]

I have a Mammut adjungulak soft skin mat. The top is made of a stretchy material and it is by far the most comfortable pad I've ever used. I've had it for 4 years and have had to patch a couple leaks tho (just a dab of seam grip). I use it at least 20-30 nights a summer and my nights in the back country are much better for having it.

[jeremy1701]

+1 for the Thermarest ProLite.

[Brewha]

I love the ExPed bought it after I read Backpacker riveiw. http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2012-exped-downmat-ul7-sleeping-pad/gear/16396
I figured that it is expensive, but I am going to spend 6 to 8 hours on it a night so similar to hiking boots.

[Deadeye008]

I got a new pad a couple months back and really like it. Klymit Static V. Super comfortable and lightweight. Their site says 20oz but my pad weighs only 16oz. The inflate nozzle is really cool. It works way better than the two Big Agnes pads that I have that are a pain in the but to inflate. This pad is also 23 inches wide instead of the usual 20 inches. Klymit is also based out of Ogden, UT.

http://www.klymit.com/index.php/static-v.html

[tcope]

A lot of choices out there meeting your requirments. I think pretty much any inflatable pad with 1 1/2" or more loft is going to keep you off the hard ground. After that, it's weight and insulation that becomes a factor.

I have a Big Agnus insulated air core. It's very comfortable and has a great insulation factor. The think I did not like about it was that I had to blow it up after a long hike. Does not sound like a big deal but I just dreaded that! I just bought a Exped Downmat UL (just released). It costs a pretty penny but was only about 4 ounces heavier then their less insulated mat and the R values goes from around 3.5 to 5. The thing I really like about it is that it comes with a "pump bag"... a very light weight dry bag that you connect, capture air and pump into the down filled pad. I bought it ar REI with the 20% off and dividend but it _still_ cost a small fortune.

I have a (_LAME_) video of it here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2R5VuLOJKA&list=UUPAE6zbkjL3_3Y0ueLyQ5sg& index=2&feature=plcp

[Alex]

If you are car camping... nothing beats Paco pads or Silverback from Casscade Outfitters. They are expensive, bulky, but sleeping on 3 or 4" of heaven is awesome! Oh and they are bulletproof.

[Bootboy]

Car camping? I just pull the 2" memory foam pad of my mattress at home and it fits perfectly in the bottom of my bibler tent. Room for 2. :)

[zzyzx]

...YATE 'Trekker', 900 grams, 3.8 cm thickness made in CZ - good in price: 60 USD and comfort.
My wife Therm-A-Rest Trail Pro Woman's.

[Candace66]

I just ordered me one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Klymit-Inertia-XL-Ultralight-Honeycomb/dp/B004YIA0FE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336620719&sr=8-1

Cool. Please come back and tell us how it works out!

[UTJetdog]

I've used a Prolight for the past several years. But, now it looks like I need to break down and get a NeoAir. You guys suck! :haha:

[akavalun]

Nemo Cosmo http://www.nemoequipment.com/nemo2012-cosmo-air. I spend a lot of nights in warm weather, so I did not opt for the insulation. By far the most comfortable lightweight pad I've slept on.

[Shan]

Exped Downmat!

http://www.rei.com/product/780365/exped-downmat-9-sleeping-pad-with-pump