Mine is an older model and the R value is way off, it's definitely not appropriate for 3 seasons despite being rated at 3 something. I was freezing when it was rainy and +8 C, cold was radiating from my back. In the past I've taken another sleeping pad (self-inflating) with a similar 3.X R value and slept no problem at -2 C.
I found mine really didn't live up to the R rating. I was freezing even at +7, and I normally run hot. I wonder if the wet saturated ground had something to do with it, but I never had issues like that with my old MEC self-inflating.
I have the summit ether light wide, started using when 300 lbs 5’5. It was the 4th pad I tried and the one I have kept using and would recommend. Haven’t tried the others though.
Sea to Summit has a good range of long and wide pads. I'm 6'4, 92kg and use their long and wide insulated mat. They are a bit loud but what can you do.
I've just done a bucket load of research and landed on the Sea To Summit Ultralight XR. Ordered the Large yesterday, because it's 64cm wide.
I'm upgrading from another STS mat that was also 64cm. As a side sleeper, just couldn't bring myself to go narrower.
1. Options for women! I have one for sea to summit and it is widest at the hips. Works great.
2. Options for short ppl. No use packing more weight than you need
3. For side sleepers, thicker is better.
4. More of non slip surface or sth so you dont slide off your mattress.
5. Ability to add on stuff like a pillow that sticks to the center or can be stapped on.
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