
Exped
MegaMat Series
Car camping comfort king; warm and durable.

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6'-1" 195lb, roll in my sleep - Nemo Flyer self inflate. Deflate and fold it into thirds, place against your back in the pack 👍 I went through quite a few before finding this.
I went through a handful of self inflate backpackable pads, as an older guy that rolls in sleep/side sleeper, 197#. I settled on the**Nemo Flyer** and I'm very very satisfied.
It was very comfortable, but better slightly under-inflated. There are horizontal ridges that are kind of prominent, so I could feel them a little too much til I let out a little air. It’s bulkier than my current backpacking pad but surprisingly compact for how comfy it is. The fabric is not crinkly/noisy, either.
From my experience only (cuz we all sleep naturally warmer or colder than others), my EE 950 fill 20* keeps me toasty warm at 30* ambient temp with my older Nemo 3.2R pad. I plan to replace my pad with something more like 5R or more and 4” as I’m a side sleeper. I’ve used this quilt on warmer nights and sticking a leg out is a great technique for comfort
I have the Nemo self inflating and it does great but I also feel like some brands still need A LOT of additional air even after. Some more than others. I bought one of these last summer cause we go through a lot and I was tired of spending a ton. I honestly love it lol built in pillow and pump. MOXILS Sleeping Pad, Ultralight... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR3N8J5Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have a NEMO for backpacking, I don't love it but was better than what I had. Would love a better alternative, what's the big selling point for Exped?
Comfortable, I have one now. Before I had a Nemo pad I returned and honestly, kind of wish I had kept it. Only downside was it took forever to inflate. Also, these things go on sale/get returned all the time. I’d look for one second hand if possible.

Exped
MegaMat Series
Car camping comfort king; warm and durable.

NEMO
Tensor Series
Lightweight side sleeper favorite, but polarizing on warmth and noise.

Exped
Ultra Series
Comfortable, quiet side sleeper pad; compact for backpacking.

Big Agnes
Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad
Comfortable with unique side rails; R-value and durability disputed.

Therm-a-Rest
NeoLoft™ Sleeping Pad
Very comfortable; a bit heavy and bulky for backpacking.

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Exped - MegaMat Series

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Exped - MegaMat Series

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Exped - MegaMat Series

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Exped - MegaMat Series

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Therm-a-Rest - NeoAir Xtherm Series