Ultra 5R

Agree 100%. I actually got the 5r because I was waking up every 20 min with pain in my arm from my thermarest. Figured out the side baffles were killing me. The exped is so nice I sleep so much better now.

If you liked the Dura why not get the 5r? I just got one, the mummy version which saves a few ounces, to replace my thermarest and I love it.

I have the 5r and love it. Exped rules.

I have 2 Exped ultra 5r, warm enough for 3 season use in UK and haven't had any issues with either.

For that price, get the Exped Ultra 5R.

If you want something for 3 seasons, go with the exped ultra 5r. They also have a 3r version if you want something in-between.

I have three; Exped Ultra 5R, Exped Flex, and Exped Deep Sleep. Ultra & Flex are my backpacking pads and the Deep Sleep is for car camping. Side and back sleeper that runs hot. Spring/summer/fall in the PNW. Go wide/long since you like to roll around.

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.

I've had an Exped mat for years and I love it -- Exped Ultra 5R Sleeping Pad- I love the medium wide version -- plus they have fantastic customer service should anything go wrong. They fix it in a timely matter and ship it back to you.

I have both pads and I think the exped is more comfortable and easier to inflate and pack away. Not saying the tensor is uncomfortable. Both pads are great. Everyone sleeps differently. I like the pump sack that comes with the Exped. It also doubles as a large dry bag that works out perfectly for a pack liner.

I have the regular wide version on both pads and the tensor definitely wins on weight and pack size but I’ve never had any issues packing the Exped into my pack.

It’s tough to make a pad recommendation, bc sleep is so personal. I like the Nemo tensor all-season. I have the wide, which is 19 oz. There are lighter pads out there (check out thermorest and the Nemo elite), but this is what works best for me. I think it’s a good balance between comfort, warmth and weight. But it’s pricey. The Rapide is several ounces heavier and sleeps colder. I’m not sure you’re going to find the lightest pads out there at your price point, however. You may need to decide to save money on a slightly heavier pad or spend more for the lightest models. The Exped Ultra 5R is 20 oz and is under 150 euros. Or the R3 is only 16 oz and should be warm enough for summer, but maybe not spring/fall at higher elevations. They are both on sale right now at REI, but I know that’s not going to help you. Hopefully a european chimes in which some good options and more local sales.