ProLite Plus WV Sleeping Pad - Women's

I use a Thermatest Prolite, usually a short -66"x20x1.5, 15oz R 3.2. Can get one here  https://www.amazon.com/Therm-Rest-Ultralight-Self-Inflating-Backpacking/dp/B07YDMPNBR/138-8618099-6903143?pd_rd_w=VJsKg&content-id=amzn1.sym.1392ad92-d2f6-490a-8c6c-2c5b53785d2f&pf_rd_p=1392ad92-d2f6-490a-8c6c-2c5b53785d2f&pf_rd_r=5XEV0VGVTK5R3V4AFF39&pd_rd_wg=bs1VL&pd_rd_r=9b24eb35-fbf5-487c-a83d-006dbac63878&pd_rd_i=B07YDMPNBR&psc=1 For$88.  72M, 135 lb, 5'6. Side sleeper with bad back, must have firm need a firm. So I speed up inflation with a Flextail as far as it will go then close the wing and add 4-5 breaths in the cylander. Have not been able to get an all air as firm. Put empty pack under feet. Been ok to upper 20s. To pack:Flatten with Flextail, roll, let out last bit of air, fold in half, then in thirds to get a 10 x 22 ish . Lay in bottom of pack then partway up the back, drop in sleeping bag.  Also have a regular, have not tried the newr 2" thick ones but suspicious of the ribbed look.

That's a self-inflating version 4.5 really. Version 5 (2017) is what I prefer and after that was 6 which is Prolite Plus types (1.5" thick). The diamond cuts in the foam indicate is was just after the orange cordura squarish shape was retired. It's probably a Women's by the look. I like version 5 because it has the round foam cuts and a slightly better warmth / quality in my opinion. All the ones I'm refering to are 1" thick, except the Plus varients which are 1.5". I have in my possession v4.0, v4.5, v5.0, and v6.0. I find like the v5 the best for the reasons which make it such a highly sought after pad by others. Old product page for v5.0 1"x36" Model #2026886, round foam cuts (web archive): [https://web.archive.org/web/20171019030308/https://www.thermarest.com/catalog/product/view/id/16524/s/prolite/category/13/](https://web.archive.org/web/20171019030308/https://www.thermarest.com/catalog/product/view/id/16524/s/prolite/category/13/) Product Specs and older 4.0 version [https://imgur.com/a/ooFhEU3](https://imgur.com/a/ooFhEU3) The version 4.0 is official, and 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 are my own just to give continuity and chronology.

Ya, the women's usually are made to sleep a touch warmer too, which is nice. There's a similar one for sale on ebay right now (not mine, no affiliation): [https://www.ebay.com/itm/358340530736](https://www.ebay.com/itm/358340530736)

"And remember that the R values ONLY stack if the CCF is on top of the inflatable.If you put the inflatable on top, you might as well leave it at home." 100% correct. It always amazes me to see the vast majority recommend the ccf under the inflatable for warmth. Completely wrong. As to the OP, crazy overkill. Pick one or the other. I'll be 65 yo next month and I can sleep on just a Switchback no problem. You truly can train your body. In many ways I really dislike how tall inflatables have gotten. They're also ALL colder than their claimed R values, whereas the thinner Switchback is definitely warmer than its claimed R value. Side intrusion of cold isn't considered in R ratings... and it means a whole heck of a lot. One more reason to dislike overly tall pads. I truly don't think an inflatable needs to be over 1-2" (2.5" max) to be comfortable. I really wish the various Co's would devote time and development into thinner, warmer pads like the old 1" Prolite - which also punches well above its R value rating.

I use a thermarest trail scout because it's what I have but the thermarest prolite is a bit lighter and the women's version is currently on sale on Backcountry.

I went with the S2S ether light XT wide. I think it is 4" / 10 cm thick whereas my previous thermarest prolite was 5cm... My hip needs 10cm. At the minimum.