The BEST pad for side sleeping???

[TXHunt]

I’m looking for the absolute BEST sleeping pad for side sleeping with 3 big features…
1) comfort for side sleepers
2) durability
3) quiet

This will be for a 10+ day fly in Alaska hunt. I do not want to worry about it getting a hole and leaking. I am mostly a side sleeper moving from side to side through the night. What is THE BEST out there?

 

[*zap*]

I am laying on it. Thermarest basecamp

 

[diamond10x]

Big Agnes rapide or boundary deluxe

If getting a hole is a worry, I’d be packing some sort of ground sheet/pad.

Assuming this is for a drop camp moose or caribou and not a sheep or goat hunt as those suggestions aren’t the lightest but they’re definitely comfy.

 

[camelcluch]

Exped checks all those boxes for me.

 

[skip189]

Went with the Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated. Went for the biggest size just for comforbility. Has improved my sleeping in the tent so much which I feel makes a big difference.

 

[TXHunt]

Big Agnes rapide or boundary deluxe

If getting a hole is a worry, I’d be packing some sort of ground sheet/pad.

Assuming this is for a drop camp moose or caribou and not a sheep or goat hunt as those suggestions aren’t the lightest but they’re definitely comfy.

It’s for a bear hunt. So while it will come out of my allowance for the bush flight I won’t be packing it on my back.

 

[Legend]

I’m looking for the absolute BEST sleeping pad for side sleeping with 3 big features…
1) comfort for side sleepers
2) durability
3) quiet

This will be for a 10+ day fly in Alaska hunt. I do not want to worry about it getting a hole and leaking. I am mostly a side sleeper moving from side to side through the night. What is THE BEST out there?

Well since you didn't mention any weight restrictions.

EXPED megamat max. Nothing compares. I might take it over my bed. There is something about the stretchy fabric that makes it different than all others.

 

[Quicksilver]

The new thermarest neoloft looks intriguing

 

[*zap*]

Basecamp:
Decent price xl $150.
R-6.
Available in xl- 30" x 77".
Durable material.
Rectangular.
Zap approved after years of usage.