I can’t use anything over a 2 in summer or I sweat profusely on whatever side is against the mat. Sold my uberlite and picked up the 1R long/wide. Sleeps more comfortable as well.
Ahh ok then yea low or no R-value would be fine in those cases.
Klymit also makes a good lightweight low R-value pad, it's what I used in Texas and worked quite well in warmer weather. Not as heavy or thick as the one you linked, but much lighter and packs down smaller. Great if you're backpacking but there are better options if car camping imo.
Exped Ultra 1R is also a good pad, the more insulated 3 and 5 are also popular for colder temps. I've used the Dura versions which are a heavier/more insulated version and it was comfortable.
I've also heard good things about Nemo Tensor but have no experience with it.
Exped Dura is solid as a rock and makes some very warm options at 5R and 8R.
It is a bit heavier but also a much thicker denier of fabric.
The Ultra series is a lighter version with thinner, more standard denier of material.
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.
I actively dislike my summer pad (Exped UL) and sleep terribly even when exhausted so now I carry my winter mat (Exped DownMat UL) year round. It’s insulated and just enough cushier that I can sleep decently and wake up ready to roll.
Hammock doesn’t work well above timberline, for those folks suggesting that option!
Since you mentioned below that you have issues with your arms falling asleep, I'd experiment with some different sleeping pads. Lots of folks complain that horizontal baffles are less supportive at the edges and lead to falling off the pad or their arms going numb.
I'd try out some lightweight pads with different baffle styles (dimpled and longitudinal). Maybe the Exped 1R/3R and the S2S Ultralight XR/Ultralight Air. If you have an REI nearby, it would be easy to experiment and return whatever doesn't work out.
Are the inflatable pillows uncomfortable due to height issues, or just the feel? Maybe a hybrid approach like this:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-QGaNQHMZY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-QGaNQHMZY)
I love mine. It's soft, supportive, light, and stays put on the S2S pillow lock patches.
Best of luck.
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