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.

I had the exact same thought also brought on by Extra and I have purchased one. It should be here tomorrow. Thanks for the write up. Looks like you did it right. The width, the lack of height and the r value are all I need to know. The durability is a total bonus.

Hi everybody, my trusted Thermarest Prolite Plus has given up the ghost after 10 years due to delamination. So now I am looking for a new sleeping pad. I am looking for a something with following requirements (descending priority): \- **length:** min. 195 cm (6'4") \- **no/minimal crinkle sound:** I have spent a night on a Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm NXT and its not for me. Even if it's quieter than the previous version, its too loud for me **- packed size**: max 5L, ideally similar to a Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm NXT, max 5 L \- **durability:** i prefer durability over low weight, ideally 70D fabric both top and bottom \- **baffles:** horizontal \- **R-value:** min. 4, ideally higher \- **weight:** max. 800 g (28 oz) \- **thickness:** max. 10 cm (4 inches). Thermarest NeoLoft is too thick for example. To be honest, I'd just buy a Prolite Plus (Apex) again if the packed size was smaller. I have been extremely satisfied with ThermaRests lifelong guarantee but it seems like they don't make anything that fits what I am looking for. My biggest issue during research is finding out how much crinkle noise a sleeping pad makes. Most "professional" reviews dont even mention it and opinions on reddit seem to differ wildly. Currently I have on my shortlist: \- Exped Dura 6.5R LW: fits all requirements except that it has vertical baffles \- Big Agnes Rapide SL: looks promising, have read some reports that it might be a bit cold \- Rab Ultrasphere 5: crinkle sound is minimal and packed size is great. Read that R-value doesnt quite match expectations. I am unsure about any Nemo and Sea to Summit pads. Open for suggestions. Are there any other sleeping pads you can recommend? Appreciate all input!

Concerning durability: I've had issues in the past with punctures with thermarest mats with more durable materials. So I'd prefer something that is a bit more reliable. I have read good things about the Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm for example while still having a good warm/weight ratio. R value: I live in Sweden and spend most nights outside during spring and fall (night temps below 0 C (32 F). I also do one or two winter camping trips per year with temps below -20 C (-4 F) where I use CCF mat underneath. Therefore I'd like a decent R-value. I should have added the requirement: inflatable. Call me spoiled but I prefer it over foam. I posted on the ultralight forum as most of the sleeping pads that I have considered are being discussed here. I suppose I have a much higher max weight than what is considered ultralight. And I of course dont mind it being as light as possible.

the prolite is my favorite sleeping pad, just so damn comfortable. gets left behind a lot though, heavy, as you point out

My daughter has a ProLite Plus and my Exped Ultra 3R is more comfortable to sleep on but the ProLite is more comfortable to sit around on.