Submitted by cjh32495 t3_11hdkiz in springfieldMO

Whether you’re going with friends, significant others, or family:

Do you prefer to share a more comfortable and warm DOUBLE air mattress/sleeping pad or have your own smaller (single) air mattress/sleeping pad that is less warm and maybe just slightly less comfortable?
Or do you have no preference, just whatever is cheapest, easiest, or most convenient to do?

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ActionFalcon t1_jasxk34 wrote

I'm curious, is there a specific reason you're asking this in /r/SpringfieldMO? Because I figure there are more suitable subs with more users that would give you better results than our local sub.

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cjh32495 OP t1_jasxzua wrote

Yeah I know I could post it to a camping sub or something, but I didn’t want to because like those people are more serious. Like they probly have their $2,000 camping setup for backpacking materials and whatever else. I’m just wanting to know more about your average regular person. Not like people who are hardcore camping enthusiasts. Just a more broad idea.

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MappingClouds t1_jasyhkm wrote

It depends on the time of year, cold at night share, hot split apart.

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mungermoss245 t1_jat12lb wrote

Whenever I’ve gone camping, it’s usually been cots and sleeping bags

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Fuselol t1_jat16u1 wrote

I just sleep on the ground.

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420420840 t1_jat6j62 wrote

I do camping in a variety of settings year round. Non -romantic, I would prefer single bags and single air mattress. Romantic, double bags and double air mattress.

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Fun-Chicken-7191 t1_jau8oqd wrote

I’m poor so I have to sleep in a sleeping bag on the ground in a tent. No air mattress etc.

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WendyArmbuster t1_jauhw8s wrote

I used to use those Therma-Rest Z-Lite or RidgeRest pads because I was young and tough, and they were cheap and warm to sleep on, but then I switched to a classic inflatable like the BaseCamp and I was more comfortable for just a little bit of extra weight. These days though I use the Neo-Air pads, and they're no extra weight and WAY more comfortable, and they pack tighter. I think they sleep a little colder though. Even if I replaced all of my backpacking gear with minimalist ultra-light gear, I wouldn't give up that Neo-Air. It's too comfortable.

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LeeOblivious t1_jauxkak wrote

If in a tent, I'm just using my sleeping bag. If outside I place a canvas tarp down first, then my sleeping bag. None of this mattress stuff. If I'm that hard up that I need a mattress then I'm not tired enough from hiking and being outdoors.

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NotBatman81 t1_jazncvd wrote

That's not camping, and the hassle of an air mattress isn't worth it. Bring two foam bed rolls and good sleeping bags. And a dome tent, none of that bullshit you can stand up in.

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cjh32495 OP t1_jb1r0wj wrote

Yeah I can see that. But sleeping pads that are lighter and easy to inflate might be worth it. The foam pads tend to be heavier than these anyway. But obviously it comes with a greater expense. But I’m with you on the stand up tents. While it’s kinda nice to stand, it doesn’t feel as authentic or immersive

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420420840 t1_jb2x3q7 wrote

I started out with just all low end and used stuff. I have some stuff now that is above Walmart quality, I spend a little coin on things that are smaller and lighter. I do a little back packing and a lot of sleeping in a small SUV. So space is an issue.

My advice on camping is to start out with one night local and slowly evolve to what you want to be doing.

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