Sea To Summit - Comfort Plus SI Self-Inflating Foam Sleeping Pad

I’m d you can get it on sale the Sea to Summit SI Comfort plus is an amazing pad with a high R rating

The thermarest Neo air mats are lightweight and good quality, if a little pricey. MEC alternatives aren’t bad either. I prefer a foam/air mix pad and have been really happy with the one I have form Sea to Summit. If you want to be on the inexpensive side, look at Woods or Decathalon, but expect more weight.

I have both of these coincidentally. The plan was to take my Insulated on trips I’m packing light, and my Large S.I on trips where weight/size isn’t a factor. Both comfortable, but I personally enjoy the SI’s flat surface over the Insulated with their Air spring design. The SI has a R value of 4.1, and the insulated 4.0 so they’re basically the same for warmth. If size wasn’t a factor I’d go S.I if I had to choose one. Can’t go wrong with either one of these IMO

Exciting! I always imagined the SI would be easier to patch on the fly while camping. I also recommend one of the larger ones if you can, cuz It’s no fun having your arms fall to the ground if you’re a back sleeper. Happy camping!

sea to summit has hybrid inflatable/foam pads. I have a comfort si that is around 4 r value.

This is probably your best bet. I have multiple versions of this one - singles plus a double. It’s one of the best tradeoffs between actual confort at foam 3 inches thick and weight

I’ve slept on the Comfort Plus for a couple dozen nights and just picked up the Ether Light XT Extreme after having a couple nights of bad hip pain using the comfort plus. I haven’t slept on the Ether Light yet, but it seems to be much more comfortable for side sleepers like myself. I got the regular sized Ether Light XT Extreme and have the rectangular Comfort Plus. The Ether Light is a lot smaller when packed and I’m sure the non-extreme would be even smaller yet when packed. I also think the 3” thickness of the Comfort Plus is slightly exaggerated, seems to be less than that, but that’s anecdotal. The Ether Light is markedly thicker and fellow side sleepers seem to really enjoy it. I think both are pretty nice, but based on the necessity to sleep on your side and reduce packed size/weight, would recommend the Ether Light.

The Ether Light XT was very comfortable, would definitely recommend if you’re primarily a side sleeper. If not, and you will be primarily car camping, the Comfort Plus will do well. The Ether Light’s are not on sale anymore either which is a bit of a bummer.

I had the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus SI Insulated for a while, though unfortunately, it did get punctured on my last trip. I am currently researching what to replace it with. My one qualm with the Sea to Summit was that it was relatively heavy, so I might switch it up, but I don't know if it's worth sacrificing the comfort for the weight. If I don't get the Comfort Plus again, I'll probably go with the Nemo Tensor All-Season Ultralight, which is supposed to be quite comfortable, but almost half the weight. My primary source for researching all of my backpacking gear is Outdoor Gear Lab. Their reviews and comparisons are very well done.

I have started using a Sea to Summit comfort plus si. It’s heavy for backpacking but I decided the weight penalty was worth it for better sleep. My inflatable pads all slept cold and were all noisy. It has been on closeout so likely still good deals can be had on it. (I used a coupon from REI for mine)

The most comfortable self inflating mattress I’ve used is the Sea to Summit Comfort plus SI. It’s bulky, but honestly not that heavy for what it is. The outer fabric feels really nice too. 

I have personally tried both and find the Comfort Plus SI to be the most comfortable, but sleeping pad comfort is very personal. How far along will you be? If you’ll be side sleeping you may like the thicker pad. 

Ok, so for me foam makes a world of difference in comfort. Air pads feel more bouncy and I find it harder to roll over, etc, which is honestly hard enough later in pregnancy. I also found the Ether somewhat plastic feeling and crinkly sounding. The stretchy fabric on the Comfort Plus SI is super comfy and quiet. I have found the 3” enough, but I’m a back sleeper. I’ve had both the women’s version and the men’s and the women’s seemed to have denser foam, therefore a bit heavier for its size and warmer. Hope you find the perfect one for you!

I have the sea to summit comfort plus sleeping pad. It’s rated at an R4, while a foam pad like you’re describing is only rated R2. It’s under 3lbs, easily rolls up and is packed into a tiny bag so it’s easy to transport around, takes up very little space, auto inflates, is water proof and has a memory foam interior for comfort and warmth. On top of all of that, it’s going to last me much MUCH longer than a 20-30$ foam mattress topper will, because it’s meant to go outside and be exposed to the elements.