Like some Backcountry Sleeping Pad Suggestions Please!!

[dct73]

I've had comfortable nights on a Nemo Tensor Insulated wide. Light and small pack size. If you're using it in cool weather, make sure whatever you get is insulated.

 

[CaliWoodsman]

6’3” 260# side sleeper.

I tried neoair, klymit, and a couple of others. Bought a sea to summit ether light a few years back and have hardly used any of my other pads since. 4inches thick. Durable. Reasonably light for the comfort it offers. I can run mine just below fully inflated and still not bottom out. FWIW I use the wide rectangular version and set up my pillow off the pad.

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This is the way.

 

[TNsavageman]

6’3” 260# side sleeper.

I tried neoair, klymit, and a couple of others. Bought a sea to summit ether light a few years back and have hardly used any of my other pads since. 4inches thick. Durable. Reasonably light for the comfort it offers. I can run mine just below fully inflated and still not bottom out. FWIW I use the wide rectangular version and set up my pillow off the pad.

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I use this same pad. I’ve used it backpacking close to home and took it to the NWT for a backpack sheep hunt. Slept great and no leak issues.

 

[PlanoDano]

I use floorless shelters most of the time and will carry polycryo sheet of a thinlight foam pad to put under my sleeping pad. I use the retangular tensor and new retangular xtherm. Not to many nights on the new pad. I also do not fully inflate pad.

 

[dtrkyman]

Anyone just try double foam pads, like 2 thermarest ridgerest? I have an insulated air core ultra, to say it sucks may be a bit harsh but I definitely don't like it!

 

[TaperPin]

The 2” thermarest isn’t light, but works great.

I also have to sleep on it a number of days before a trip - if you can’t be comfortable at home you won’t be any better on the mountain. Muscles need time to acclimate to new pressure points.

 

[MTHokie]

For comfort and durability I don't think you can beat an Exped - I have had my Synmat7 for over 15 years - sent it back once for a leak I couldn't find, and Exped sent me a new one. I have slept on the BA Insulated Air Core Ultra -- it's lightweight, but not nearly as comfy as my Synmat7 or my wife's Downmat5. I have no experience with BA customer service, but Exped's is top notch.

 

[MTHokie]

Anyone just try double foam pads, like 2 thermarest ridgerest? I have an insulated air core ultra, to say it sucks may be a bit harsh but I definitely don't like it!

I have slept on two ridgerests stacked as you describe. It feels like sleeping on a sheet of plywood - terrible.

 

[maya]

My experience..
When weight/space is priority, xtherm.
When comfort/durability is priority, exped.

 

[Southfork]

I’ve been running a Thermarest NeoAir X-Lite for about a decade. It’s been a great pad, but as I’ve gotten older, I’m fine with carrying a few extra ounces to sleep better in the backcountry. I just ordered the Thermarest XTherm NXT MAX. At 6’2”/205, the X-lite has always been just enough, and it’s a great pad if you are trying to go super light, but I’m looking forward to the extra width and loft of the XTherm MAX.

 

[Lock]

Im horse packing so can afford a few extra lbs in areas I deam important… this year im running a bi layer memory foam mattress thats 4” its quite heavy at 15lbs but after last year and not sleeping for 4 nights im pretty sure it will be worth the effort of getting it in… I looked into magamat 10 and other similar options that would probably be within reach for a backpack hunter if you place value on it and can justify the weight but have never personally used one.

 

[RyanC]

6’3” 260# side sleeper.

I tried neoair, klymit, and a couple of others. Bought a sea to summit ether light a few years back and have hardly used any of my other pads since. 4inches thick. Durable. Reasonably light for the comfort it offers. I can run mine just below fully inflated and still not bottom out. FWIW I use the wide rectangular version and set up my pillow off the pad.

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Another vote for the S2S Ether Lite XT!! The design of the baffles is so comfortable and at 4” thick you will not bottom out.


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[BDRam16]

I’m curious to know if people who recommend Klymit have ever used anything else…they’re ok for what they are; a budget pad. They are thin, not all that warm, and barely more comfortable than sleeping on concrete.

 

[dct73]

I’m curious to know if people who recommend Klymit have ever used anything else…they’re ok for what they are; a budget pad. They are thin, not all that warm, and barely more comfortable than sleeping on concrete.

I mostly agree. I got rid of a klymit static V insulated because it slept too cold. I'm much warmer with the Nemo Tensor Insulated.

 

[BDRam16]

I mostly agree. I got rid of a klymit static V insulated because it slept too cold. I'm much warmer with the Nemo Tensor Insulated.

I switched from an insulated V to the new BA Zoom UL mostly for comfort. The Klymit is so thin I felt like it wasn’t even there.

 

[MVanD509]

I’m going to recommend against the x- therm. I use one for fast and light mountaineering objectives because of its warmth to weight ratio, but it’s painfully uncomfortable. I hear good things about the big Agnes pads.

 

[mtwarden]

^ I slept like a baby with my Xtherm 10 days straight recently I did bring a Large on this trip, but usually use a regular (4 oz difference)

 

[BradArnett]

Another xtherm fan here. I have probably 100+ nights on my original xtherm with very few complaints. I've had to patch it 3 or 4 times. The noise never has bothered me at all but I'm a heavy sleeper. I did pick up the new xtherm nxt version for this fall but haven't tried it yet.

 

[FlyingDutchman]

Best I’ve found so far is the nemo tensor alpine and the exped ultra 5r…they are tough, comfortable, warm, and fairly lightweight and packable.

 

[sneaky]

I’m going to recommend against the x- therm. I use one for fast and light mountaineering objectives because of its warmth to weight ratio, but it’s painfully uncomfortable. I hear good things about the big Agnes pads.

The new Xtherm is 3in thick compared to 2.5in for the older one. Better than sleeping on an Exped pool float.

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