Exped Synmat Ultra 3R. The comfiest pad for side sleeping that I have ever found, and it doesn't make the awful crinkly noise like some other mats (e.g. thermarest) do. Its pretty robust too. If you want a higher R value, they go upwards in model number - e.g Ultra 5 or 7, but the Ultra 3 is perfect for 3 seasons.
No one in ultralight group odd going to recommend extra weight for a little comfort.
I use a switchback and exped inflatable and think it’s great for all the reasons you list. Added r value, backup pad for some comfort incase exped gets leak, foam pad protects pad, etc. is better comfort, but not ultralight.
From your post history you seem to be based in the Netherlands. What is your budget? Hikingsite has a second hand market with currenty a nice offer for a used exped 3R wide model. A comfortable and light mat, good for summer. And I'm going to put a new unused Ether Light XR mummy on marktplaats for 120 euro (instead of 165). Good 3 season option, comfortable, light, small pack size. Let me know if that's something for you, I'm not in a hurry to sell it.
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