Quasar 3D Lightweight Insulated Sleeping Pad Double

Best thing for sleep is a double pad. You can sprawl out and never fall off. The exped duo long and wide is amazing. Also have the nemo quasar double, but the exped is lighter and more comfortable. Best pillow is thermarest.

Going insulated Nemo Quasar 3d extra-wide. Side sleeper who shimmies like it’s a Shakira concert and I’m done with mummy. Yes I backpack. I’ll carry the extra weight for actual sleep. Here’s to nature and sleeping outside! Yay!

That's a hollow tube inflatable pad. It's also a *wicked nice one*. IDK where the optional layer of Primaloft goes, but since they call it a layer, not fill, I think that it's safe to guess that it's not inside the tubes. So those tubes are super comfy, but convection currents inside them will carry warmth from your body to the ground. I suspect that's what the Primaloft is for, and that it goes on the bottom. If it's on top, that probably works as well. I'm sure the manufacturer's R&D testing is far more valuable than my speculations. I also suspect that the Primaloft will be a lot lighter than a close-cell foam pad, and might well be the better option.

I have a Nemo Quasar double, I've had it for a few years and use it 2-3 times a year for up to five nights. I've never had to add more air, zero leaks. The one I have is insulated so it also keeps me warmer (where I usually camp gets very cold at night). It's not as big as a queen sized mattress but it is large enough for two adults, and packs down to about half the size of my sleeping bag. I sleep on my side most of the time and don't hit the ground below, it's comfortable. Exped is another good option, but the packed size is what put me off (I have limited storage space at home).

The self inflating sleeping pad I had was rather thin and not that comfortable, and I still had to blow it up anyway. It had a slow leak so I had to add air each night. The valve broke. Twice (returned, got a replacement, second one was the same issue). Now I have a Nemo Quasar, I've been using it for about five years, take it out 2-3 trips a year, up to four or five nights each time. It hasn't failed me in any sense. I inflate it on day one, it stays inflated the entire time, do not have to top it up. It's comfortable, and packs down smaller than the self inflating styles I've seen, and keeps me warm on cold nights.

Just sharing my experience. My self inflating ones were about $180 CAD, so they weren't cheap. The Nemo was well worth the cost, it's reliable.

The Sea to Summit Aeros pillow is one of the thicker options I was able to track down. You need to fully inflate it so there isn't a lot of give, but it has good support. I think I will layer a sweater or my puffy on it for a bit if squish for my ear (haven't used it yet, aside from checking it out at home).  For sleeping pad, it seems Nemo, Sea to Summit, Thermarest and Exped are top of the list. I had a Nemo Quasar and I really loved it, super comfortable and used it for 4-5 years with zero issues, but it is a little hefty for backpacking, so I just got the Nemo Eclipse.

I love my Nemo pad. I think I've had it for around 5 years now and it has never leaked, even after 4-5 nights, doesn't need a top-up. The one I have is discontinued but Nemo is one of the brands I trust for quality.

Yes, I love that thing. I'm considering getting something else this year, but only for the packed size/weight, no fault in the pad itself.

nemo quasar 3d insulated works well for me. around 150. good sleeps is important 

The comment for brandoldme was spot on. I personally have the NEMO Quasar insulated pad and I absolutely love it. Nice and thick and I’m a heavier side sleeper so it’s the only one I’ll recommend for the best bend of comfort and weight. Not the smallest or lightest on the market but it will definitely still in the backpacking category.

Nemo Quasar 3d Insulated is an option. A few size and width options and a very thick pad. I sleep quite comfortable on it.