People recommending self inflating pads like the MegaMat are off their rocker. Incredibly comfortable, yes. Packs small? Absolutely not. Plus they should be stored unrolled.
I find my Exped Dura 5R to be comfortable and it packs very small for a double sized pad (it comes in a single that's even smaller). I have a Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe that's fairly comfortable but doesn't pack as small.
If you can go to REI or another camping store they usually have a whole bunch of pads out for you to try for comfort. Keep in mind re-packed size will be ~10% larger than boxed for air pads and ~25%+ larger for self inflating.
Pretty much any sleeping pad I looked at had some complaints about leaks. It’s one of those things where people who have no issues usually won’t leave any feedback but a person who gets a leak on the first night would probably say something.
I ended up with a Big Agnes boundary deluxe. Not the lightest or most compact but a very good and affordable option. It feels nice and durable too FWIW.
Same here and weight , just bought a cot from one tigris and got my big agnes boundry deluxe on it, its now the campmeister, i feel like it could be even better with a foam like mat but i dont want to spent another 300 for just a tiny bit more comfort
small is relative when it comes to car camping
something like a Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe is going to be about as comfortable as it gets for a pure inflatable and still pack relatively small
I think Big Agnes has more options in the bigger, more comfortable category than most. I love my BA Q-Core Deluxe - it's 4 inches thick, has a wide that's 25" (don't know if there's a 30), and it's warm (not sure of R-value, but it's pretty high - I've slept in freezing conditions and I'm a very cold sleeper). At the time it was the lightest mat I could find that had a decent R-value. It's more comfortable than my self-inflating car camping mat.
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