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I used the Klymit static V ( $48 from Amazon) on my Appalachian thru hike and was quite impressed with it. It is lightweight and packs down really small. The V-shaped air chambers spread your weight well and I used it without fail for most nights of the 5 month trip. I also used a superlight foam yoga mat under the pad for added insulation and to protect the pad from being holed.
I may be throwing a spanner in the works here, but I remember a lot of hikers using that distinctly orange thermarest pad and complaining of the noise that the thing would make when they moved around on it.
I recommend going into a outfitter to try out a few different pads and see what best suits your body type.
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I don't know... I got a leak in my Thermarest, Damn thing was only 40 years old. Guess I'll buy another one.
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No don't. Get a synthetic 9cm Exped. I've done years of unsupported long distance trekking and I would quite happily sleep on that instead of my own bed - it's that good.
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I'm asking about the Exped MegaMat. I know they're not super light weight but I'm old, 6'5" 100Kg and have a bad back so happy to carry the extra weight and bulk. Has anyone used these and are they comfortable?

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I've been using an Exped 9DL (thick and wide) for about ten years. So extremely comfortable that I've used it in preference to a bed.
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Thermarest works for me too.

I've got a few prolites. They are okay but for days or even months on end, they don't offer enough support and comfort for me anymore.

I use the Thermarest NeoAir. And the XL version. It packs REALLY small and it's ridiculously thick and comfortable. The only downside is that it isn't self inflating.

You can buy a pump (£35 though) although these get mixed reviews. I do a lot of running and fitness so I blow mine up manually. It still takes 20-25 BIG lungfulls though.


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