Exped MegaMat 10 vs Nemo Tensor

I'd go with a hybrid foam+air like the exped megamat (check your dimensions!). It's more durable, warmer, and comfier, or it was for me.

You can lay on this any way that you want to and you don't have to worry about feeling the ground underneath you. As soon as you lay down on this, you...

If car camping, the Exped MegaMat. It has a very high R value (insulates you from the ground) and is by far the most comfortable sleeping pad out there. Well worth the price.

but I know people who have had this pad for years now and haven't had a problem with that. I've had the pad myself for almost eight months now and hav...

This is a car camping mattress, not a backpacking mattress. The size is simply too bulky to backpack. However, for heavier camping or overnight guests at home it is far superior to any standard inflatable camping-style mattress. The self-inflating foam does give it good insulating properties and its 4 inch thickness means you can sleep on your side

I'm looking for minor improvements mostly (I can't really see a pathway to 10lb BPW without dropping big money on DCF gear) and making sure I have reasonable climate protection. Less weight would be nice, as I'd like to skip the onion valley resupply but I just don't know how my body will respond to that kind of altitude to do that kind of mileage. I'm a fairly competent runner but at sea level. Thanks for the input!

One thing about the Megamat DUOs is they have a VERY large pack size and are quite heavy. The other thing about the Megamat is their very high R values can be a bit overwhelming in hot weather, so for hot clinates you might want to consider the megamat 7 instead of the Megamat 10 or 15. Arizona of course can be very hot or cold right cold depending on the area of the State and elevation.

Ultimately if you got your load lighter that would allow you to carry more for her if need be.

To stay within budget you are looking at getting a used REI Kingdom, Marmot Limestone, Marmot Halo, Big Agnes Bunk House/Mad House/Dog House or Nemo Wagontop.

You cant call them because they have a permanent voicemail system that automatically comes on and they never called back. It’s just ridiculous that you cannot back up your product better with this price tag. You will be better served by doing more investigating on sleeping pads and staying away from this one. Buyer Beward

The features of the mat, storage bag, and mini pump make using the mat very user friendly. The mat self inflates in 10-15 minutes and it only takes a couple pumps with the included mini pump to firmly inflate the mat. The fill valve makes it super easy to customize the firmness once you're on the mat. Deflating, rolling, and storing the mat in the bag are very easy and frustration free

COMFORTABLE, Quiet, Lightweight, Packs down easily and compactly, easy enough with a bit of to inflate bit of practice, good insulating qualities (I've slept on it in the snow at 20 degrees F).

Either an AT section hike, hammock, car caping, hunting camp in November, or cub scout camp with my kids...

Also check out places like Mountain Steals and Backcountry for other sales this weekend.