I know I saw a thread on this in the past, but I have been unable to find it. I have to sleep on my side and have pretty bad shoulders. Need recommendations from experienced side sleepers on which pad they have found to be the most comfortable, durable and best for backpacking. I am not worried about the price, and I don't want an air mattress that can spring a leak. Will mainly be used for summer and fall trips. Thanks for the help.
As a teenager and young man, pretty much any closed cell foam pad thicker than a yoga mat would work.
Now, I might find time to sell off my closed cell mats to the college students who like to backpack. I have some new closed cell foam around an inch thick.
What I use now to prevent sore shoulders is a hammock. The proper set up will distribute weight better than anything else.
