Originally Posted by
headwind15
When I first started touring (over 36 years ago) I used a foam pad, I could sleep on it. Fast forward 36 years and now I can't get comfortable on a foam pad, plus honestly the take up a lot of space.
I probably could sleep on one, but my neoair is so comfortable I am not inclined to try. As far as taking up space, that may or may not be an issue. Strapping it on top of a rack or outside the pack when backpacking it may be a complete nonissue for some. Others may be bothered by it. It probably depends of whether the space is needed for something else. Also for a rackless system there may not be a place for it.