Sleeping bag pad

[PFDD]

I have a couple of Big Agnes bags for my son and I and Thermarest pads too including the waffle foam backpacking z fold versions. The BA bags especially rock in a Hennessey hammock which I use quite a lot because the pad never separates from the bag; it's in it's sleeved pocket; great idea. We use the BA insulated air core (they have more than one pad) and the only drawback so far is that will take your breath away (it's not self inflating) at altitude filling it, but it's worth the effort.

That said I have the Camprest version of the Thermarest and have for many years and it always works.

 

[fj404life]

Picked one of these up barely used. Had to fix one tiny pin hole.
Luxury Map Mattress from Therm-a-Rest
Super awesome. I got the lounge chair dealio for it too works slick and adds some protection to the pad. Not that they need it.
Therm-a-Rest® Trekker Chair™ sleeve for self-inflating air mattress

pic in lounge mode on my moto trip last summer camping someplace in Idaho. Props to the mountain hardware drifter 2 tent also great solo tent!

 

[Comet]

Big Agnes bag with the insulated blow up mattress is great and saves so much weight for backpacking. It's great on top of the cot also.

 

[Mace]

I'm with Drew that I still use a thermarest that I bought in the early 80's. Still going strong. I actually prefer the older metal valves over the new plastic ones.

I've used the Chair add on for the thermarests too. Nice and functional, just at a stupid price.
Amazon.com: Thermarest Trekker/ Camp Lounge Chair: Sports & Outdoors

 

[REKCUT]

Just upgraded to the new thermarest dreamtime . It awesome. Uses a memory foam insert along with the thermarest pad. Check it out . You wont be disappointed.

Therm-a-Rest DreamTime Camping Mattress - YouTube

 

[woody]

I've used this one for about 5 years, the XL size is perfect for sprawling out

REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Free Shipping at REI.com

 

[guerasfj60]

I'm handing down my Thermarest after sleeping on one of these and my REI dividends just arrived...

 

[FJfarty]

I thought about recommending the Thermarest, but it seems about 20 people already beat me to the punch. I got the green one, little fatter because I'm a side sleeper and it's long. I paid around 80 bucks. As soon as I tried it in my living room, I fell asleep right away. As good, if not better than your average motel 6 bed.

 

[umpqua]

If space isn't an issue then the Paco Pad is great. NRS.com Someone mentioned it above. Good pad and tough.

 

[Trollhole]

Thermarest with the chair kit.

 

[Dan2722]

Surprised no one has mentioned the Exped sleeping mat. After 18 years on my Thermarest I bought one of these and love it.

http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage_na.nsf

edit: Read through the thread again and see that Cruiserpilot recommends the Xped as well.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Picked one of these up barely used. Had to fix one tiny pin hole.
Luxury Map Mattress from Therm-a-Rest
Super awesome.

I have the same, best sleep I have had camping ever! Very warm as well in the winter with the tent on snow. Highly recommend it!

 

[Adam B]

For truck camping I use the Thermarest Dreamtime XL. It's better than my bed.

 

[Hardcastle]

Just upgraded to the new thermarest dreamtime . It awesome. Uses a memory foam insert along with the thermarest pad. Check it out . You wont be disappointed.

Therm-a-Rest DreamTime Camping Mattress - YouTube

I just bought 2 of these, too. The bigger one, 30"x70" I think. Most comfortable i've ever slept on the ground. I still have an older lightweight model thermarest I use for packbacking that has lastest about 12 years. They're great quality. I'd say pick one from their line that best fits your needs.

 

[SHREDwagon]

Hey Elbert - Expected ground temp is the most important factor in choosing a pad. I'm guessing it doesn't get too cold in AL, so maybe not your concern. But if you get a pad with an R-value greater than 3.5 - you'll be sweating in warmer temps.

For anything below 32f, go Exped downmat without a doubt. For anything above - doesn't really matter. It's all comfort or weight (if your backpacking) above 32f.

 

[Elbert]

I ended up buying a sleeping pad from cabellas ...

no...its normally not that cold here in the winter as compared to other area of the country, so comfort is the main factor for the pad. I'll look into one of the thermarest products next time around.

Hey Elbert - Expected ground temp is the most important factor in choosing a pad. I'm guessing it doesn't get too cold in AL, so maybe not your concern. But if you get a pad with an R-value greater than 3.5 - you'll be sweating in warmer temps.

For anything below 32f, go Exped downmat without a doubt. For anything above - doesn't really matter. It's all comfort or weight (if your backpacking) above 32f.

 

[JayDoc]

I'm going to resurrect this topic because I spent a cold night on the ground this past Friday and woke up with a backache. I came away with the notion that I need sleeping pad. I've read through the above posts but wanted to know what has changed on the topic in the intervening 3+ years.
I'd say the most important characteristics would be comfort and cost followed closely by warmth.
Packability and weight isn't a big concern.

Anyone have any experience with these products?
Peak Oyl Elite (POE) - Sleeping Pads | Hyalite Equipment

 

[Elbert]

well since I truck camp....I now have an air mattress...what a difference and improvement, wish I had bought one years ago. I've only had the air mattress a few months now but its a big improvement on quality of sleep and comfort.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007X098QC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01

 

[Mace]

Thermarest base camp is my recent goto.

 

[bj70_guy]

Exped MegaMat is an awesome pad.