I know the subject is cot pads, but the type of cot also matters. Having sleep on military style cots a lot, like six months at a time, another six months, another, well you get the picture. After the military, the very best cot I have slept on are those Coleman's with little springs around them. They are the best with or without a pad. Note there are two sizes, I did know when I bought mine. My son bought the larger size and I would recommend most folks get it. Oh, and they come with pads.