I've done a BF search and found scant information specific to specific sleeping pads. I've used a blow up pad (Big Agnes) and a self inflating pad (Therm-a-Rest) and both have failed eventually. I do take care not to be abusive but never-the-less, the Big Agnes sprung a leak and the Therm-a-Rest delaminated and developed lumpy bubbles. They both honored their warranties but that didn't help the nights until the trip was over.

I'm considering trying a closed cell foam pad solo for warm/hot weather trips and the foam pad with a self inflating pad for cooler/cold weather trips. I know I'm giving up some comfort and they're bulky, but dependability and indestructability is important too. Does anyone use a closed cell foam pad that you're happy with? REI has their annual Anniversary Sale going on and they carry Therm-a-Rest, Nemo and Exped pads so I'll get there this week. A Google search showed a few brands I'm not familiar with, other than Ozark Trail, but they looked just like the Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite or they are roll-ups which I don't want. I'd rather spend a few bucks more to get quality.

I saw a post here on BF from 2021 where someone used two stacked Nemo Switchbacks, but no other real specific use comments or threads. I'd prefer a wide pad as I'm not the thinnest guy around (5' 11"/200 lbs.) and I'm a side sleeper. Exped makes the only one I've seen that goes to 25" wide.

Any constructive comments would be appreciated. Thank you.