Thicker pad help
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Bear
Trail Blazer
Thermarest topo luxe XL?
960 grams though. I have the standard size one, it’s thick, warm and comfortable but to narrow and a little on the heavy side for me.
960 grams though. I have the standard size one, it’s thick, warm and comfortable but to narrow and a little on the heavy side for me.
The regular wide 25” topo luxe is 770g which is what I have. It’s a great pad that’s under appreciated and not mentioned much in the community for some reason. 4” thick, durable 50D fabric and an R value of 3.7 means it can be used year round in the UK pretty much. Even more comfy than my big agnes rapide sl (3.5” thick) which is another contender. The only other pad in the same class is the sea to summit ether light xt insulated which is lighter and also has 4” thickness but the r value is not as good at 3.2 and the materials are not as durable (30D and 40D). Swings and roundabouts.
The XL topo luxe mentioned above is a super 30” wide and 198cm long which is why it’s so heavy at 960g.
The XL topo luxe mentioned above is a super 30” wide and 198cm long which is why it’s so heavy at 960g.
Odd Man
Thru Hiker
Is this supposed to be 70-80 MM thick? or are we talking about extra WIDE pads?
There are 770 reasons.
Patrick
Ultralighter
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Sleeping Mat in Large? Looks as if this is 624g. Its 10cm thick, and seems to be often nominated as one of the most comfortable mats around. My wife, who gets sore hips on many mats, has found this to be the most comfortable option she's used. R value seems to be quoted as 3.2, though outside summer we usually use our mats with a bit of foil radiator foam underneath them as well, mainly to prevent cold spots if the inflatable mat bottoms out.
There are 770 reasons.
Maybe but unless you are taking nothing you will only have 200-300 reasons. I’ll take the comfort and a sweet nights sleep instead 
owllifeofbrian
Day Walker
the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Max SV. This pad is designed for 3-season use and offers an R-value of 6.9, making it one of the warmest air pads on the market. It also features a thick, 70-denier fabric that is both durable and comfortable. The pad is also wide enough to accommodate side sleepers, and the vertical baffles provide extra cushioning and support.
Forgive me. I thought this was trek-lite not car-camp-heavy
DuneElliot
Section Hiker
The S2S Etherlight is super comfortable but I felt colder on it than my Klymit Static V Insulated despite there being a 2.0 R rating difference. I hate being cold so sucked it up and bought the new (less crinkly) Thermarest XTherm (XLite would be enough for a warm person). They have increased thickness to what you are looking for
Big Agnes Rapide
Nemo Tensor or Quasar
Big Agnes Rapide
Nemo Tensor or Quasar
