Versa 2R Mat
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Big ol’ (2 person) Exped, cheap 2 person sleeping bag, couple of Rumpl blankets to plug the holes between us/ edge of the bag, etc.
xped makes a great pad/mattress, it's kind of a cross between the two, mine has lasted for years
love my xped for car camping. kind of a cross between the two
if it helps i think i'm on year 5 with it.
I have an exped in my Rtt, have slept up to 10 consecutive nights with no noticable air loss.
Exped all the way. Love my green whatever name it is, it's insulated, so it's nice in cold months and works good in summer months.
My exped is a piece of magic.
Exped pads are highly underrated!
After various attempts of finding the right set up: Exped on top of a cot. Watch for REI sales for the Exped, and watch the garage sale area for the cot.
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.
The thick ass Thermarest, Exped, or REI self-inflating ones are definitely more comfortable and durable than any air mattress I’ve ever used.
A sleeping pad is not the spot you sacrifice for the minuscule weight savings possible. I use an Exped mat that is like 4” thick, extra wide, XL, and insulated and I’m not even sure it’s heavier than the 1” Thermarest I used for 20 yrs prior.