Sea To Summit - Comfort Plus XT Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

Yeah, S2S Etherlight models have a bit of a bad rep for not being the quietest of cleeping pads whereas my S2S Comfort Plus XT is extremely quiet. For summer use only (and not near freezing temps) I use a Tensor Nemo Trail which is extremely quiet and the Exped Ultra 3R is also extremely quiet. A simple hack for eliminating the squeaking noises is to put a layer of spare clothes between the pad and the tent floor. If that's not possible consider having a pad liner made from a lightweight fabric that'll go over the pad much like a duvet cover. I made my own from a cotton/silk blend that I also used to make sleeping bag liners as I dislike the sensation of pure slik against my skin. The only completely silent option is a closed cell foam matt, but as a side sleeper myself I know they typically don't work out well for sleeping on your side especially if the ground is quite uneven.

Since weight isn’t a concern and you’re staying in one place, comfort should absolutely come first. The Exped Megamat LXW is kind of the gold standard for plushness — it’s wide, super supportive, and feels almost like a real mattress. It’s bulky, but since you’re not carrying it, that doesn’t matter much. The Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe is also great, but the shorter length might be annoying at your height. Your feet will probably hang off a bit unless you sleep curled up. The Comfort Plus 8cm version is nice too, but it’s more of a premium backpacking pad, not a “sleep like home” pad. If you want to sleep well all week, go with the Exped. You’ll wake up rested and not sore, which matters a lot for long ski days. The S2S pads are decent backup options, but you’ll probably end up wishing you went for the thicker, wider Exped after the second night.

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I'm pretty much exactly like you. Tried and DONT LIKE: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe. It's thick! But the horizontal baffles suck for side sleepers. Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated. Not thick enough. Hip pain. Noisy. The one I want to try next: Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft.

I’m a side sleeper as well and I stopped using my Nemo tensor so much because of the potato chip bag noise effects heh. This past winter, I’ve used the Sea to Summit comfort plus. It is easily the most comfortable pad I’ve ever used for side sleeping. And inflates and deflates easily. Highly recommend!

I'm a big fan of the sea to summit pads. If I was buying now I'd buy the comfort plus. 6'5" 250ish side/stomach sleeper 

I had the same challenge recently, as in buying my first pad. I went with Sea to Summit comfort plus in the end. Paid 70 quid with delivery. I tested it in a 2 day camp and was impressed by the quality and “warmth”. But it is to the heavy/bulky side.

I recently got a Sea to Summit comfort plus and used for the first time at 1 degree and I was nicely warm. I got it for around 70 quid. It is to the heavy side though and in the summer I intend to buy a light mat but for the price I was very impressed with the quality and warmth.

I have the Sea To Summit comfort plus. It’s nice and thick and not too heavy.

I like the sea to summit comfort plus. Though I've heard good things about their comfort delux pad and the brand Exped is mentioned a lot as well.

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.