I may be looking for the Holy Grail, but...
Im a hammock guy, and have been going back some time. When I car camp with the springbar tent, its a cot and pad. But my son has just become a Boy Scout, and I will be accompanying him on a number of trips where the two above will not be options (both backpacking and canoeing). Its been a long while since I have "gone to ground". Im an experienced outdoors person and guided for a good portion of my life up until kids.
Im looking to hear from the big folks out there. Im 6'7" and approaching 295# (think linebacker, not potato), so the average sleeping pad is neither long enough, wide enough, or supportive enough, for me. Im looking for something on the light weight side, but I am reasonable, considering my size. Im not looking for the "Ive used a 8# CampRest my whole life, and never wanted anything else", nor am I looking for "Im 5'3" and weigh 97#, and ______ works for me.
I need pointed in the right direction. Going to the local outfitter or REI isn't an option. Im willing to order a couple and try them at home, but id like to hear what folks in this group use.
Im a hammock guy, and have been going back some time. When I car camp with the springbar tent, its a cot and pad. But my son has just become a Boy Scout, and I will be accompanying him on a number of trips where the two above will not be options (both backpacking and canoeing). Its been a long while since I have "gone to ground". Im an experienced outdoors person and guided for a good portion of my life up until kids.
Im looking to hear from the big folks out there. Im 6'7" and approaching 295# (think linebacker, not potato), so the average sleeping pad is neither long enough, wide enough, or supportive enough, for me. Im looking for something on the light weight side, but I am reasonable, considering my size. Im not looking for the "Ive used a 8# CampRest my whole life, and never wanted anything else", nor am I looking for "Im 5'3" and weigh 97#, and ______ works for me.
I need pointed in the right direction. Going to the local outfitter or REI isn't an option. Im willing to order a couple and try them at home, but id like to hear what folks in this group use.