taking sides - airbed vs sleeping mat

[Trail Child]

Horses for courses. Only you can tell. The people above who say a 10mm Thermarest is fine, mean it is fine for them. I used one for a 3 week tour and camped less and less due to discomfort. I now have an Exped Downmat and LOVE it. If you are lard arse who sleeps on his side, it will make all the difference!

Totally agree. Didn't sleep a wink on a Thermarest (also a side sleeper but not a lard arse LOL). The dogs now sleep on the Thermarest.