Thermarest Neoair Xlite vs Kodiak Canvas

I'm 6' 1'' 220lbs and as a fellow side sleeper do not recommend the neo air xlite. I bought one because I was told it was the best for taller people but it's a very uncomfortable and narrow pad imo. If weight isn't a huge issue I would go for something heavier and rectangle in shape so it gives you more room for better sleep.

If I was a 5' 7" person, I would see how a 4 man dome would have been a great option for my son and I for our vacation. Cons 1. Heavy: This tent and poles do weigh a lot. I bought this tent specifically for car camping

4r vs 4.2r of the “regular” Neoair xlite both of those are 12oz. And the xmid seems like best bang for the buck as far as tents go. I have a duplex and a tarp but the price difference between a 2p xmid and duplex is pretty significant

If one side is pulled or tighter than the other you won’t see it till you are pulling the tent up then you will have to unbolt and take tension off. So, for the price of the tent I don’t want any cons. Yes people love it and people camp in different locations with different terrain and weather, but having ti buy stakes with a tent that costs this much and is reliant on every stake in order to stay up was not worth the money for me. Ended up going with another brand and I was much happier

It was on sale on Amazon so I ordered it. Immediately after opening the box I was shocked how long and narrow this pad is (as compared to my previous Klymit V2 sleeping pad). I went online and saw that Thermarest NeoAir XLite is listed as 20 inches wide while my Klymit pad was 25inches. That's a whole 5 inches narrower and I knew immediately I might have issues with that

Fewer stakes? Advantage Kodiak. No pole in the middle of the tent? Advantage Kodiak. Ability for someone who isn't an NBA center to stand up through most of the tent? Advantage Kodiak. No guy lines? Advantage Kodiak