Side Sleeper ISO Pad

[N_Steen]

Any side sleepers out there with a backpack sleeping pad recommendation? Non-frozen ground, air temps down to the 30s.

Looking for something comfortable if possible.

 

[Antares]

Therm-a-rest Neoair Xlite. Let some air out so you're hips sink in a little.

 

[Chris in TN]

If you're completely broke like me, I can tell you that this is what I bought.

One of these:

https://a.co/d/7zJ242h


I slept on it once and it was comfortable. I'm 6'0" 220ish.

My 9 year old boy slept on it the next night. He was fine too.

Pros: It sort of has a built in pillow and an external 'pump'.
Cons: It's about 2 pounds.

I also bought one of these:

https://a.co/d/fVNVdzJ

My daughter slept on it one night. It did fine, so I slept on it the next night. I was perfectly comfortable.

Pros: It only weighs about 1.1#.
Cons: No built in pillow.

We're taking two of the latter out west with us next month. I'm keeping the former pad for car or local use.

Again, please understand that those are *budget* options and I am not intending to compare them to better brands, certainly not in terms of longevity. If they fail on us mid-trip I'll be miserable.

 

[douglasfir]

If you're in a sleeping bag and you aren't going below the 30's, a Klymit Static V insulated pad should work well enough. I'm a side sleeper and used one for years. Some people think it's a little thin for a side sleeper, but I normally use a 1.5 in thermarest prolite, so maybe I'm just built different.

If you're in a quilt or if it's going to be colder, the Neoair is the gold standard. The exped choices might be more comfortable for a side sleeper, but nothing matches the warmth to weight ratio of the Neoair.

 

[Maidenfan539]

I really liked the Sea to Summit either light XT. I am a side sleeper and loved that pad. I believe they discontinued the XT.

I got the either light XR pro last spring.

It weighs a little more but it is comfortable!

 

[N_Steen]

Thanks for the feedback. Any side sleep experience with therm-a-rest neoloft large?

 

[TOLeary]

Thanks for the feedback. Any side sleep experience with therm-a-rest neoloft large?

The NXT version is much better than the previous model. Let some air out of it while you’re laying on it and can get it as comfortable as possible. Still have some hip pain in the morning though. Sea to Summit is still my preference. My 1.5” summer pad is more comfortable even on my side. Have the XR now to replace the Thermarest but haven’t slept on it. It doesn’t feel as comfortable as the 1.5” summer pad but it’s still better than the Thermarest

 

[mrbillbrown]

I side sleep on my Xtherm with zero regrets. I’m not light at 250# and don’t have any problems with side sleeping on it.


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[LongWayAround]

I'm a side-belly sleeper. The Nemo Tensor wide/insulated has been treating me well.

 

[NMNomad]

Side sleeper on the xtherm here. Works well, keeps me off the ground. I just purchased a Exped Megamat Ultra. I haven't had the opportunity to sleep on that one yet, but I have high hopes at twice the height of the xtherm.

 

[Idaboy]

Zenbivy pad does pretty well for me, I'm side sleeper most of the time

 

[Steve O]

I’ve been using an Exped Downmat 9 for many years. Just blew out a couple of the center baffles so have been searching as a side sleeper. Just became aware of the Thermarest Neoloft and will be giving that a try shortly.

 

[N_Steen]

Thanks for the feedbac gents. I ordered the Nemo Tensor, we'll see how that feels.

 

[bowsprt]

I had been struggling with finding a good pad as well. Used the NeoAir Xtherm NXT sleeping pad atop of a closed foam thin pad to insulate/protect the Xtherm a couple weeks ago.

Best week of sleep that I have ever gotten in the backcountry.

 

[N_Steen]

Any pillow recomendations?

 

[TagEater]

Side sleeper here.
Best thing that i have discovered is to keep the pressure lower so that your hips have a place to go.
Check out the outdoor vitals side sleeper pillow

 

[madgrad02]

Big agnes q-core deluxe in the extra wide/long. I'm 6'2" and 250ish. I use the outdoor vitals pillow and/or a klymit (forget model) , but the key is an overfilled goosefeet gear pillow cover... like a real pillow then. Side sleeper as well.

 

[DB29]

Any pillow recomendations?

The sea to summit is my favorite for backpacking.

Amazon.com

 

[N_Steen]

Big agnes q-core deluxe in the extra wide/long. I'm 6'2" and 250ish. I use the outdoor vitals pillow and/or a klymit (forget model) , but the key is an overfilled goosefeet gear pillow cover... like a real pillow then. Side sleeper as well.

Which size pillow cover from goosefeet do you pair with outdoor vitals pillow? Looks like small but could be tight.

 

[madgrad02]

Which size pillow cover from goosefeet do you pair with outdoor vitals pillow? Looks like small but could be tight.

I don't recall off the top of my head... feel like a medium perhaps (pretty sure they have size dimensions on their website door each pillow size - obviously depends on what pillow you're using), but the key is maxing the down fill...