Best sleeping pad?

[Bhatch]

Best sleeping pad for back country?

 

[ElDiablito]

Thermarest NeoAir

 

[USMC-40]

Big Agnes

 

[huntsman22]

exped.

 

[java]

I highly recommend the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT. It's a little pricey, but I think it's well worth it. I have a damaged lower back and find that many other sleeping pads caused me a lot of pain, but so far this one has been very comfortable (also very light).

 

[Bhatch]

Best sleeping pad for back country?

Thanks for the help?
Any advice on field repairs on the inflatable pads? Ive spend many nights on leaky air mattress’s and i was wondering if non inflatable would be better?

 

[Gone4Days]

Xtherm, Neo Air or DownMat

 

[java]

I tried a non-inflatable Thermarest for a while, but found myself waking up in a lot pain and just getting horrible sleep. I'm sure there are better better ones out there. Whether you go inflatable or non-inflatable, they're not all created equal and will probably come down to personal preference.

As for repairs in the field, I've never actually had to use it, but I do carry a small repair kit. My Sea to Summit pad came with one. I too have slept on leaky air mattresses; those aren't designed for back country use though, and are usually much cheaper than a good backcountry pad. If you do have an issue in then field, the repair kit should get you through the trip, and I think a good company will take care of you after.

 

[streetdoctor]

BA q-core xl or rapide sl are both good. my Q-core is like 5 years old

 

[mlgc20]

Depends on your priorities. I use a variety of pads depending on what I’m looking for:

• Most Comfortable - BA Q-Core
• Lightest - Thermarest Uberlite
• Warmest - Thermarest Xtherm
• All Round - Thermarest Neoair Xlite

If i could only have one pad, it would be the Xtherm. But, I strongly prefer having options.

 

[TheHammer]

Nemo tensor lightweight insulated wide… I did a lot of searching around this summer and the tensor popped up on a lot of backpackers lists. Is it the best…. Subjective. But it’s the best I’ve owned out of the 4 top end ones I’ve purchased and used. 3 are listed in previous posts, imo it’s the best one I own.

 

[Drenalin]

XTherm for me. I’ve tried a bunch, finally satisfied.

 

[Kleos]

X-Therm Wide. Great for side sleepers.

 

[Weber]

If you aren't in a cold environment but weight is a concern the NeoAir, if you are dealing with cold, the XTherm