Originally Posted by Rock Chuck
Last year I found a closed cell pad similar to this photo for $5. It weighs nothing although it's a bit bulky. Combine it with almost any air mattress and you've got a good warm bed.
I think many of the leaking mattress problems can be traced to something stickery on the ground. Putting the ensolite pad under the air pad will protect it. A cot will protect it much better.

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I'm a side sleeper also. After over sixty years of sleeping on the ground, using various mattresses, I've arrived at combining a ZREST (like to the one above) with a 4' long self-inflating pad. Seems to be the best mix for combining lightweight with comfort, for me.

Because I'm a side sleeper, like you, I can't use a hammock. Too bad. Looks like a good way to go.


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