Sleeping Pads

[dinkus16]

I have been checking out sleeping pads and was wondering if anybody had any info on the new Therm-a-Rest NeoAir sleeping pad. It would be used for backpacking.

Also any other suggestions on pads that you guys have had good experiences with. Mainly looking for comfort and light weight.

Thanks, Brad

[Ray]

I have no experience with the NeoAir but have used therm-a-rest for years. If I was going to sleep on top of snow I would prefer a standard foam pad. I believe they radiate heat better (I could be wrong but that's what my body seems to tell me). Otherwise therm-a-rest is ok to me.

Are any sleeping pads for a backpacker heavy?

[actionshooter]

Some are heavier than others 
 The neo-air is ok but I went to an exped . its 2 1/2-3" thick. For the winter they also have a exped downmat.
The therma rest is just too thin for me.

[Slider]

I use the Big Agnes Pads!!!  The insulated air core and dual core are the warmest.

http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/ProductFinder/Pad/filters/34

[actionshooter]

I use the Big Agnes Pads!!!  The insulated air core and dual core are the warmest.

http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/ProductFinder/Pad/filters/34

I haven't tried the BA, but I heard a lot of good reviews.

[BC CHASER]

My buddy got the Neo air for our PCT hike a few weeks ago and and had no complaints on comfort.  I use a prolite 4.  Mine is the long and I wish I would have gone with the half size one for weight and space reasons.  I think there is no need to have a pad under your legs and feet IMO, especially if you are trying to go lightweight. 

[swanny]

If your looking for something thick and light weight the Neo-Air is great. The downside though, is it is noisy as can be! The material they used is super loud so your going to hear your self as you toss and turn on it all night long.

[Houndhunter]

Are any sleeping pads for a backpacker heavy?

mine is , but it sure is comfy

[dinkus16]

Thanks for all the feedback so far, I appreciate it

[Houndhunter]

the self inflating are comfy but heavy

[Intruder]

I like my standard ol' Thermarest.... especially when its on my rollup cot.

[tonymoe]

I started with the thermarest z-coil, I like it and still use it, but it depends on where and when. The packability of it kinda sucks. I recently just purchased a thermarest prolite 4. It is fairly light and packs awesome. I believe it is 1 1/2" thick

[Bean Counter]

I have a Thermarest Pro 4. i bought it like two years ago for $90 I think. Yeah its weight in the pack, but you can still call yourself an ultralight backpacker and make room for it. No room for that with a minimalist. To me, the rest it gives your back is worth the weight it ads.