NEMO - Quasar 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?

I have a Nemo Quasar 3D and I love it. Extremely comfortable and comes with the vortex pump sack which uses technology and magic to pump air into the pad. Big fan.

It’s definitely not ultralight but it’s also about the size of a nalgene. I have zero issues with putting in miles with it in my pack and it makes sleeping at night ridiculously restful.

Hah...I do overnights with the same tent. Nice and roomy at least. Good news, it's not just huge it's also heavy! I did go with an on sale Nemo Quasar 3d pad. That helped weight and space some.

Megamat is wonderful but it's not fitting in a backpack, you'll have to take a second trip for it. It takes up a lot of space in the car even.  I think you should check out the nemo quasar or (only during an REI sale) the REI helix. Something about the honeycomb pattern is really comfortable. 

It’s not lightweight, but I’ve got the Nemo Quasar 3D and upgraded to the Zenbivy system with my sleeping bag.  I’ve used the Nemo in Scotland last year and it was a game changer to my previous mattress simply due to the height. I got the Zenbivy in November, so I’ve only tested it at home, but it was lovely! Full set up test in April!  I’m an active female plus-size side sleeper, so I need space and height. 

My wife and I have one BA Rapide and a Nemo Quasar and have switched on and off using both. The BA is lighter and has a better r value but the Nemo is more comfortable. I think it comes down to personal preference, but they're both really good options.

I camp a lot with 2 large dogs (75 and 90 pounds). We use a Coleman double high air mattress or Coleman cot with air mattress when camping near the car. Been using the same ones for the last 4 years with no issues. Tried an intex air mattress once and was on the ground by morning. For hike in sites and backpacking I use a Nemo quasar and love it. Good r value, lightweight, and comfortable. If camping near the car you may want to look at Exped megamat. Ridiculously comfortable. For a knock off look for Lost Horizon brand on Amazon. It’s a foam and air combo and very popular. When it’s time to replace the air mattress on the cot that is likely what I’m going with.

I have the NEMO quasar and absolutely LOVE it. I’m a 200lb side and stomach sleeper and it’s thick enough to get me off the ground without having to be super firm and wider than other backpacking pads. It’s definitely gonna be smaller than the Exped but it’s the only pad I’ve found that I actually sleep well on. I bought it for backpacking but for the last 3 months I’ve used it just about every night to be next to my dog. It’s pretty light, insulated for cooler temperatures, rolls up relatively small for portability, and it’s comfortable. Checked every box for me, and I’m insanely picky. Checked it out on YouTube

I'm a 6'6" 290lb side sleeper, and I don't bottom out on the Quasar 3D...