REI Co-op - Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad

I rather sleep on my own in my sleeping bag and he sleeps needs to me. He prefers he's 1 inch yoga mat but I prefer my rei self inflatable mat bc it's a bit softer but not as much as an air mattress. Nice pic, I love the heart

If you haven't tried self-inflating pads you should give them a shot. I hate sleeping on air mattresses or inflatable sleeping pads, and self-inflating feel much more like a real mattress. It's a combination of foam/air, also helps if you don't inflate it all the way. Sea to summit has a whole line including the comfort and comfort light which I've used and I think are great. I've also used a cheaper REI branded one and ALPS mountaineering version and found them just as good.(Only difference being the cut which shaves weight instead of just a rectangle.) They are heavier than what everyone seems to want to go for, but they have better insulation properties than inflatable and in case of a puncture will still have some comfort.

I use a Thermarest Luxury Map or an older REI Camp 3.5 pad. Both are insulated and self-inflating. Make sure you get the extra long and wide versions if weight isn't a concern. And store it loose/inflated, not packed in the sack or rolled up.

I liked the 3.5” REI mattress better than the exped mat, for some reason, you might want to check it out, too, as it’s considerably better priced. I use it on a Byers cot from LL Bean. I haven’t had to put anything under the legs. As a side sleeper, it’s important to adjust it correctly to prevent hip and shoulder pain. I inflate it fully (but not tight), turn on my side, then deflate it until either my hip or shoulder just starts to touch the ground/cot. It might work best to get 2 single mattresses so you can each have yours adjusted for your best comfort.

I went out this summer a few times with a very nice Nemo mummy bag and I discovered that as I've gotten older, I just can't get comfortable in a mummy anymore. Looking for some options, I stumbled on this zipperless bag from Sierra designs. It's heavy and bulky, definitely a car camping bag, but I took it out two weekends back in the Cascades for deer camp, with temps down to the 30s at night and it was the best sleep I've had in a tent in years. I paired it up with an REI camp bed pad for insulation, plus a bag liner just in case, and I am pleased to say I've found my new car camping set up. If you need space to squirm and stretch, or you're sick of fumbling with zippers, maybe consider one of these bad boys.

for car camping, i swear by the REI Camp Bed 3.5. it looks like it might not be available now. i slept on it for 3 months while we sleep trained our daughter, lol. it's comfy!