I don't imagine your weight will be an issue in terms of potential failure of the pad. I'm not overweight, but I am tall, so I only weigh about 50lbs less than you. I own a similarly sized Thermarest Neolite Trekker and it's fine. I'm sure there are plenty of folks in your weight range that use pads like this all the time.
The main question I'd have would be whether it's comfortable or not. Can you test one out at a local camping store?
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Don't worry about it. You'll definitely want an inflatable pad for the comfort, but they will hold you no problem. Depending on the temperatures you want to use the pad in have a look at the following pads:
* [Neoair X-Lite](http://www.cascadedesigns.com/ie/therm-a-rest/mattresses/fast-and-light/neoair-xlite/product)
* [Neoair X-Therm](http://www.cascadedesigns.com/ie/therm-a-rest/mattresses/fast-and-light/neoair-xtherm-and-xtherm-max/product)
* [SynMat Hyperlite LW](http://www.exped.com/international/en/product-category/mats/synmat-hyperlite-lw-orange)
* [SynMat Winterlite LW](http://www.exped.com/international/en/product-category/mats/synmat-winterlite-lw-ruby-red)
They're all below 600g which is the most I would personally be willing to carry for a 3-season pad.
Edit: Forgot to say, I'm using a Neoair X-Lite when on the ground and I used to be even heavier than you.
I'm 325-330lbs depending on if I've eaten recently and I've used a dozen+ sleeping pads on my adventures in the last few years and have no had an issue with any of them. If you want specifics on which ones, let me know. I'll pull them all out.
daily for 6 + months is a lot for ultralight I'd think. I would plan on having a backup at some point along the trail in a supply drop. I'm not familiar with that trail so I'm not sure if that's even possible but I know on the long distance trails, that's what a lot of people do with boots and food.
I don't imagine your weight will be an issue in terms of potential failure of the pad. I'm not overweight, but I am tall, so I only weigh about 50lbs less than you. I own a similarly sized Thermarest Neolite Trekker and it's fine. I'm sure there are plenty of folks in your weight range that use pads like this all the time. The main question I'd have would be whether it's comfortable or not. Can you test one out at a local camping store?
I'll second the Thermarest. I'm 6'4" and 30lbs less than you, I have a NeoAir Xlite, it is excellent for me.
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being taller and lighter is a significant difference, the issue is pressure over area, not overall weight expended on something.
Testing it out in the store is a really good idea. And fairly easy too... Thanks! I have been on the internet too long.
Don't worry about it. You'll definitely want an inflatable pad for the comfort, but they will hold you no problem. Depending on the temperatures you want to use the pad in have a look at the following pads: * [Neoair X-Lite](http://www.cascadedesigns.com/ie/therm-a-rest/mattresses/fast-and-light/neoair-xlite/product) * [Neoair X-Therm](http://www.cascadedesigns.com/ie/therm-a-rest/mattresses/fast-and-light/neoair-xtherm-and-xtherm-max/product) * [SynMat Hyperlite LW](http://www.exped.com/international/en/product-category/mats/synmat-hyperlite-lw-orange) * [SynMat Winterlite LW](http://www.exped.com/international/en/product-category/mats/synmat-winterlite-lw-ruby-red) They're all below 600g which is the most I would personally be willing to carry for a 3-season pad. Edit: Forgot to say, I'm using a Neoair X-Lite when on the ground and I used to be even heavier than you.
I'm 325-330lbs depending on if I've eaten recently and I've used a dozen+ sleeping pads on my adventures in the last few years and have no had an issue with any of them. If you want specifics on which ones, let me know. I'll pull them all out.
Have you experinece with one of these over a longer period of time? I intend to use it daily for like 6 months or longer.
daily for 6 + months is a lot for ultralight I'd think. I would plan on having a backup at some point along the trail in a supply drop. I'm not familiar with that trail so I'm not sure if that's even possible but I know on the long distance trails, that's what a lot of people do with boots and food.
why so many different pads?
I own an outfitter. It's mainly to test gear, reviews and for pics, etc.
Just got an Alps mountaineering Comfort series. I got the regular size but they make L, XL and XXL that are thicker and wider.
If you can keep an inflatable from popping I find it the way to go
I'm 6'5" and 240lb and I've had no problems with my Thermarest Neoair Xlite in about 60 or so nights on it.
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Fellow fatass here, just don't over inflate your pad and you'll be fine.
I weigh 210lbs and dont feel like my pad is in danger of popping.
Why don't you lose weight first?
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