Ozark Trail - Foam Lightweight Sleeping Pad

I’ve slept without one a few times, you’ll survive. You would be much more comfortable if you had one, though. The padding is less of an issue than the insulation, the ground can rob you of a lot of body heat. I just looked, and you can get a basic Ozark Trail sleeping pad at Walmart for $15.

Or just buy that same cheap foam Walmart accordion style pad upon arrival and forgo the inflatable. It's not a bad pad. Many people recommend CCF pads over inflatables for a variety of reasons. The major difference between the cheap Walmart Ozark Trails pad and something like the Nemo or Thermarest versions is a couple ounces and about $30. When you're done with your trip, leave it in a "hiker box" or other location frequented by other hikers - someone will pick it up and be quite happy at their find.

The Ozark Trails pad is a study in cost/benefit analysis. The full size weighs 535 grams, and as you note, cost about $25. The Nemo Switchback full size weighs 411 grams and costs about $60. But here's your cost/benefit: For \~$30 you can cut weight by 115 grams, or 3.8 grams per dollar. Is that worth it? That's up to you. Note: shorter versions of each exist, weighing and costing less, but the relative cost/benefit is similar. FWIW, the Ozark Trails is on my "[best bang for the buck](https://lighterpack.com/r/ah3y5f)" list that I provide to beginners, cost-constrained, or value-oriented inquiries.

Ozark trail one is fine. A bit firmer from my understanding, but i like that You may be able to find a zlite or switchback for cheaper on marketplace or ebay tho

Thanks! I guess one can also get those 100g by cutting a bit of width from the ozark since its wider than the counterparts?

the Walmart one is fine unless you're trying to stay away from bright colored/reflective gear in which case the original(non SOL) Z-lite is your only real option