I used a Nemo tensor +tyvek through all of the AZT. No punctures. Everything is poky in az. Consider tyvek. It’s the most comfy UL pad I could find as a side sleeper. Otherwise my big Agnes divide is more comfy but heavy.
I have a Big Agnes Divide that's one of the better ones I've tried. The vertical baffles seem to do a good job of preventing arm numbness and rolling off.
The issue I have with the Neoloft is it makes my shoulder numb. I spend most of my time on my side, but I toss and turn like crazy.
I was playing around with the inflation level but so far haven't solved the numbness issue. Other than that, I agree with you it's probably the most comfortable pad I've yet tried.
The Big Agnes Divide is very good and weighs about the same. Both these pads are just under 2lbs if you get the Wide version. This one has vertical baffles that I think work better for me, especially as a very active sleeper to keep me centered. No numbness.
I have a CCF Switchback that I only used once without much grass under it. It was hard on my back and pretty much makes side sleeping impossible. I want to try it again with some taller grass underneath to pad it. There may be some times where the weight savings are worth.
I need to investigate this. I got a BA Divide last year for a trip. When I tried it at home on the carpeted den floor, I didn't notice a sound. Got in my tent on the trip and laid down and it sounded like I was on a balloon. I may have to carry a light sheet of fabric to put down next time.
We picked up a Big Agnes Divide Deluxe for my girlfriend and that thing is obscenely comfy. I’m 6’ 215ish male and side sleeper and it stays inflated the entire night, with enough structure to keep my hips from touching the ground at all. Might get another for myself.
It weights in at 2 lbs but the quality of sleep for me is insane.
Prior to this u had a Nemo Tensotr which refused to stay inflated and a Thermarest ultra light pad which, while comfy, is super prone to punctures and gives me some hip to ground contact after a full night.
Welcome 41 year old father of 4, I'm 44 year old father of 4 😁
The right pad will depend on a number of factors such as what position you sleep in, how cold it is, how thick you want a pad etc. I'm a side sleeper and use a Big Agnes Divide XL insulated pad. It took me a few nights to acclimatise to and I had to learn how firm I like it but now I sleep great on it.
The other thing that helps is being bloody knackered when you go to sleep. Believe me at the end of the day on trail you will sleep like your batteries have been removed...it is *glorious*.
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