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

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.

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!

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.