My $40 foam pad experiment changed how I plan multi-day hikes

I swapped my inflatable pad for a cheap closed-cell foam one on a 4-day trip through Shenandoah last month and actually slept better (no more sliding off at 3am). Has anyone else found that going simpler on sleep gear made their pack feel lighter in a way that's not just about ounces?

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christopher3851mo ago

Man I sound like a pufferfish trying to get cozy with an inflatable.

emma5221mo ago

idk I was totally team inflatable forever but then I tried a foam pad on a whim and now I don't think I can go back. It's not even the weight, it's just not having to deal with the inflating and the sliding.