DeepSleep

I am the OPs size and the Expeds do very well. I have several, a shared Exped Megamat Duo, Solo Deep Sleep, and a Dura 8. All perform well and are very warm even in the cold. I've taken some down to 20°F (-6°C) and was fine.

Any Exped Med-Wide pads fit the bill. Incredibly comfy to boot. They are more expensive but a good nights sleep it worth it imo. Best investment I made for camping. I got my Deep Sleep for just over $100 on sale.

Indeed. Throw it on a cot and it’s almost better than my bed at home 100%

Exped is one of the most popular (for good reason) and on sale at REI currently. We have a Megamat duo mat that is amazingly comfortable. I also have a deep sleep mat for solo. Def bigger/heavier than basic inflatable but 100% worth it for the comfort. They make several different thicknesses depending on what you'd like but even the thinner mats are extremely comfortable and warm.

Yea I think that's their entry level self inflating mat. Thinner than the others but still warm. I got it to go with my zenbivy and it is great! You do still need to inflate it yourself but I definitely recommend practicing getting the pressure right. You don't want it so high that you're sleeping on a board, but so low that you sag too much into the pad. It does take a bit to get used to the way it feels when you have it just right. I'd probably recommend putting some silicone dabs down on your cot so that it won't slip/slide, or use some kinda of silicon tape for the same reason.

Exped Deepsleep self inflating pad + Zenbivy system. So comfy! If you need a cot to get higher off the ground to make getting in/out easier then any one that matches of size should work. I’m partial to Coleman Trailhead 2 but most are the same, just make sure of weight capacity if you’re a fluffy boi like me.

The rule I've always heard is 1R for every 10 degrees below 70 as a \*minimum\* for survival, similar to how a sleeping bag rated at 0 means you'll be comfortable-ish around 10-20. Following this you'd be looking at a R5-6 at 15-50 so you're right on the edge of that. Applying the same 'comfort' rule you'd want a 6-8 depending on if you like sleeping cooler (6-7) or warmer (7-8) Exped Dura 8 (or DeepSleep \[R9\] if car camping) would be a strong contender for me in those temps. My philosophy is you can always vent heat if you're too hot in the cold, but if you're cold in the cold, you're cold.

The thing is built like a frikken tank, and I love it. Sure I could go lighter with the Ultra but I just love how strong the Dura line feels. I also have the DeepSleep for car camping and it's in the same vein. Very comfortable both, but I do love the added cushion in the foam mats.

Exped is considered one of the best, there are offbrand versions as well. I would probably go for a 3 to 4 inch self inflating foam pad. Still need to inflate it yourself some, but you can adjust it to be both supportive but comfortable. I use an Exped DeepSleep when camping and it does the trick. My SO has the MegaMat and it’s also extremely comfortable. I feel the brand is worth it IMO for ease of warranty vs generic brands, but depending on your cost or warranty options in your country that may change the equation. Shorter pads can be ok if you have a big enough pillow or don’t mind your feet off the end (I don’t terribly) Personally I’d probably spring for the Exped and call it a day. They can be found on sale pretty regularly but that may not accommodate your timeframe. Easier just dealing with the 1 pad vs 2.

Exped is good, several models depending on what kind of camping. For reference I’m 6’ 330lbs. MegaMat/DeepSleep used for car camping. Dura used for backpacking. You may also be able to use furniture foam which would be cheaper and can be cut to different sizes.

Exped is good, several models depending on what kind of camping. For reference I’m 6’ 330lbs. MegaMat/DeepSleep used for car camping. Dura used for backpacking. You may also be able to use furniture foam which would be cheaper and can be cut to different sizes.

No the sleeping bag won’t help much. To get a significant bump in comfort you’ll have to jump into some heavier pads that are still compressible enough to bring backpacking. Pads like the Thermarest Neoloft or Exped Megamat Ultra. I have a Tensor All Season and find it comfortable, however my Exped Synmat 3D (older version of the Megamat Ultra) is definitely more comfortable. My brother has the Rapide SL which is similar to the Tensor in comfort.

I got 10yrs on you and a hip surgery done a few months ago. I’m 5’4” 150# , side/back sleeper. I sleep like a baby on the Exped Ultra 5R. I also throw my Exped Flex mat under the Ultra. (Slept on this set up in October 2024 and twice this year so far) I have the Exped Deep Sleep for in the car. Don’t think I could backpack with it, too bulky but comfy AF. Looking at your mat, there’s no way I’d be comfortable on it. I sleep on a pillow as well and have the Cocoon Aircore.

Exped mats are very good. I hsve a Downmat 9 which is heavy but worth every extra gram because its literally like sleeping on a heated blanket. Your body will adapt to carrying a heavier load, but it will deterioate rapidly with poor quality sleep.

Another vote for Exped. It is as comfortable as my own mattress at home. It’s also got an R value of 9. The REI version is pretty good as well. I do think adding a pump such as a Flextail is worth it over using the bag.

Self inflating sleep mat. ExPed Deep Sleep 7.5. Very comfy. I was once camping on rocky lumpy ground with a friend whose inflatable pad was leaking air. She went to sleep in the car. I put her half inflated air pad under my own pad. Best camp sleep I’ve ever had. Now when I car camp and I expect the ground to be exceptionally lumpy, I bring along an air pad that I partially inflate to go under my ExPed. It works perfectly every time. The ExPed works perfectly on its own when the ground is reasonably flat.

The same way we sleep comfortably at home, on two separate mattresses lol. I HIGHLY recommend the Exped DeepSleep mat. We have two single mats that we put a double fitted sheet over to keep together. Sometimes we zip two sleeping bags together to keep warm, other times I use a sleeping bag as a blanket, and he uses a standard fleece blanket. The two mats isolate our movements from each other, but we can still be close.