Attaching a sleep pad to the Ohm?

you basically have 3 options, in a side pocket with it strapped to the side near top with a small elastic cord or such (dont thing you will get it under the compression cord), or the usual way is under the top strap. I also bet it would go in the front stretch pocket too.

Total novice here, so not sure if this will help any, but I've put in several ~20 mile hikes with my Ohm 2.0 now and have been happy with all three sleeping pad arrangements I've tried. My pad is the torso-length foldable Z-rest.

1. unfolded once down the middle to create a two-slat-width rectangular block, inside the pack, with the frame and back pad removed, using the elastic bands intended for the back pad to hold the sleeping pad in place. Intended configuration for long backpacking trips where every ounce counts.

2. When I need a little more room, I put the back pad and frame back in place, fold up the pad (or just roll it up in your case), stick it in one of the "water bottle" pockets, and hold it in place on top using 1 or 2 "switchbacks" of the yellow cord. Intended configuration for weekend trips where the sit pad functionality is worth the weight of the frame+back pad.

3. When I need both water bottle pockets and the entire main compartment, I put the pad, folded up completely, on the top of the pack over the opening and cinch the roll top closure buckle over it. This has the drawbacks of interfering with my wide brim hat and making my pack wider and likelier to catch on things. Intended configuration for winter trips, where I'll need extra storage capacity, and will appreciate having a handy sit pad since the ground is cold.

Note, again, that these are my *intended* configurations, as so far I've only tried them on day-long hikes and one weekender.

Well then, M B and I share more than just initials! heh

I've had no trouble getting it under the compression cord regardless of how stuffed the pack is. May just be mine though — all the straps and cords came ridiculously long in their stock form.