Q-Core SLX Insulated

I think 2 pads is the way to go, but don't buy a summer pad and a winter pad. Instead, get a 3-season pad and a CCF pad—something like the Thermarest Z Lite or Nemo Switchback. They weigh under a pound, have a 2.0 R rating, and are relatively inexpensive (especially if you're willing to buy used). CCF pads are also handy because they can double as a durable, waterproof, insulated seat if you want to sit down for lunch out in the snow. I have a Big Agnes Q-Core SLX for 3-season backpacking. If I stack it with a Z-Lite, then the total R-value is 5.2, which is enough for any winter camping I'll ever do.

Big agnes Rapide SL is my favourite pad. I had it's predecessor, QCore SLX and it lasted me a decade and we camp ~50 nights a year all in all seasons and all different kinds of trips.

I have a big agnes q core slx that I paired with a diamond park bag from them. Granted both have been discontinued, but at 6'4 and around 315lbs as a side sleeper I had very little pain (hips and shoulders would occasionally touch the ground). Would see what BA has for current pads and find something similar size wise

they do weight a ton but imo weight is much less of an issue on a motorcycle than volume is. I admit i havent tried any true high end ones but I had the big agnes Q-cure and now I have gear doctor large. It'll do the job if you have no room to spare but I still prefer the huge walmart ones.

I had the BA Q-Core for a few years until it too developed a slow leak. Thought I had maybe punctured it during a desert trip (thorns, needles and such). Did a soap smear to check for leaks. Turned out to be a material separation between the valve and the air mat portion. Glue just gave out, I guess. Called up Big Agnes and sent them an REI screenshot of my purchase date. BA was cool enough to send me a replacement of the Q-Core (discontinued) with the Rapide SL (current equivalent). Can’t say that either air mat is “ultralight,” but they are warm (good R ratings) and comfortable. As a 3-season High Sierra hiker, sleeping through very cold nights near glacial lakes is a big deal for me. Big Agnes makes great mats, sleeping bags, and tents. Their stuff is made to be durable without making comfort a secondary consideration. Yeah, I’m a fan.

Big Agnes Q-core, they make a wide / long one with a Decent R- value that still rolls up to about the size of a Nalgene. About 3 - 4 inches thick I believe.

I’ve had an Exped DownMat for several years. It’s amazing. My last sleep setup was a Big Agnes bag with their Q-Core pad. Agree, too narrow and low R value. Sold them both and got the Exped. I’ve slept in my truck bed, on a plywood deck, many times. The Exped is pretty damn nice, and I’m a 225 lb side sleeper. Do it, OP, you’ll be glad!