NEMO - Astro Series

If it's a self inflating pad, are you adding any extra air to it? If you're not then there is part of your problem. It'll only recover so much as time goes on. I've used for a decade a Nemo cosmo insulated pad. It's now their quasar model. It's too hot for summer stuff so I use a nemo astro lite. From other comments you said your pad is a cedar ridge. Does it have a big "A" next to cedar ridge?

Last one I bought was a thermarest trail or trail pro probably 7ish years ago. It's not the current design. I've only used it a few times thinking I'd be more comfortable with its lower R value than a Nemo cosmo insulated pad, but it's always a no. Even tried a zlite pad under on a car camping night. It was better, but still no air pad. Which is why I picked up a Nemo ASTRO pad.

I'm a big fan of the Nemo Astro. Customer service is also amazing. I had a popped rib after about 7 years of owning an early model, and the replaced it no questions asked. There's an insulated version as well. But it's 3" tall. I'm 6'2" around 210-220 lbs and can side sleep on it. https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/astro-lightweight-non-insulated-sleeping-pad-series

I’m a side sleeper with pretty beefy hips and shoulders, and I’ve been really impressed with the REI helix. I’ve spent a few nights on it now, and still haven’t woken up with my shoulder getting cranky like I did with my old pad (an old Nemo Astro). I usually layer it over a ccf pad that gets strapped to the outside of my pack (mine is a Nemo switchback), and that really boosts the warmth and comfort, but I’ve slept on it just by itself while staying over with friends, and it’s still comfortable. The pillow is pretty important too, and my new favorite is the [trekology aluft deluxe](https://a.co/d/5EqXvg2) with the removable cover, pad strap (that actually works) and a pocket to stuff a layer into so you get some more height and cushion. Edit: I should also add, I use packing cubes with whatever clothes I’ve brought to either put between my knees or hug, and that really helps out my alignment too.

I’m 6’7” and have the Nemo insulated all season long/wide. Minimum Weight 1 lb 4 oz / 580 g Packed Weight 1 lb 7 oz / 664 g Packed Size 10.5 x 4.5 in dia / 27 x 11.5 cm dia R-Value 5.4 Thickness 3.5 in / 9 cm

1. Check your bag temp rating and consider investing in a layered system rated for negative temps. 2. Get an insulated sleeping pad. I keep a backpacking one, Nemo Astro Insulated, with no regrets. Combined with a zero below bag, I could sleep on top of packed snow without heat dissipation. 3. Keep a winter base layer set of clothes like Polartech silkweights. Your comfort starts with your body heat, and these do a great job as your foundation. 4. Or....change nothing since you now know what being unprepared feels like, and next time, jump into your vehicle's passenger seat and crank the heat on for the night :)

Nemo tensor. I went with the alpine long wide.