Such a good question 😅
when I would camp with my bf, no matter how much I liked snugs & hugs, for me it came down to the best sleep coming from separate pads, bags, and a 4 person tent for just the two of us for space 😂🤣💀
as somewhat of an aside, I’m not partial to air mattresses (in general, but especially for camping) since the air inside gets really cold, & they often lose air! When car camping, I just bring my ~luxury~ thermarest basecamp along with a cheapy yoga mat & cheapo felt blankets for padding & find it quite plush 😁
I have had one of these for years and like it. I am 5' 10" and used it when I was 210. It works well. [thermarest basecamp](https://cascadedesigns.com/products/basecamp-sleeping-pad)
I also have another thermarest that is thicker that I can't remember the name of, but it was on the narrow side for me. It is at least 10 years and the top one is closer to 15 years.
I second this.. I was having back pain issues as well, I switched to the thermarest Basecamp 2.0 earlier this year and it has been such a blessing. plus it's an R6 which is perfect for cold Washington weather
I switched to a thick foam sleeping pad (Therm-a-Rest Basecamp) a couple years ago and honestly, it was a game changer. At first I was worried about comfort, but if you get a pad with a high R-value (like 4+), it's way warmer and shockingly comfy once you get used to it.
If you want a bit more elevation, a cot can work, especially if you toss a foam pad or even a self-inflating pad on top. Just remember, cots can let cold air underneath, so you’ll want an insulated pad between you and the cot.
A mistake I made was buying Thermarest Basecamp in regular size. Name brand but it’s their bottom offering. The size regular is only 20” wide which everyone including my petite wife complained about. The thickness at only 2” isn’t great either. I now use them on top of some cots which fixed the issue.
I would advise pads that are at least 24” wide and 3” thick (unless putting on cots), and also long enough to accommodate you if you’re tall.
I love my Basecamp, but it's just too heavy and bulky to go traipsing through the woods with.
OP, as someone of your size, are you for or against inflatable insulated sleeping pads like Klymit? (klymit.com) Cause I love mine for when I'm backpacking and not car camping. It's in my pack right now.
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