Sleeping Pad/Bag…Overwhelmed

How cold do you expect it to get in the worst case?

Are you a back, side or belly sleeper?

Do you mind the feeling of being cocooned, or do you need space? Do you roll around a lot at night?

For me, the NeoAir has been the lightest, most comfortable option. It's thick and cushy. It's plenty warm. In winter, you can supplement with a light foam pad or get the warmer version.
I use an Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt on top. Its relatively light, warm, and well made. It's priced well too.

How cold do you expect it to get in the worst case?
20's

Are you a back, side or belly sleeper?
Side and a little back (with 1 leg bent out)

Do you mind the feeling of being cocooned, or do you need space? Do you roll around a lot at night?
Don't need space will move side to side with leg sort of bend out half belly

I use my Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20ºF down to about 40ºF with my XLite. Once I expect weather below 40ºF I swap for the XTherm. I could probably do alright with the XTherm year round, but I strongly recommend it in freezing and subfreezing temperatures over the XLite. It makes a world of difference. As a side sleeper, the EE quilt is a dream and the straps keep it from slipping off the pad.

TY so much!!! The gear is crazy..I love it but so much to try!

+1 on the Xtherm with EE for cold sleepers – I notice a big difference between the Xlite and Xtherm on cold nights.

Exped mat for sure. You're small, so you won't need a long. Frankly, you might consider their super light downmat. It's pricy and slightly heavier than the UL, but you're completely covered in terms of warmth and comfort.

I use the Xlite with a 1/8 inch foam pad. The foam pad is thin enough that it is not too bulky. But it is nice to sit on around camp. It add a little warmth. It provides a little puncture resistance under my Xlite. Its also a backup pad if your Xlite bursts.

I'd see if you can find somewhere to try both the NeoAirs and the Expeds. I've had both and think they're both great. But, I tend to sleep much better with the lengthwise baffles of the Expeds. It's just personal preference, but makes a huge difference.

For me, the long baffles on the Exped, designed with the outer ones slightly raised, are super comfortable. I have Synmat UL7.

Amazon cart has a bunch of options in it :)
TY so much~!!
This has been so helpful!!! Never had a clue there would be so many options!!
grateful for experienced group

Next I will be asking about Tents 2 person and a dog!
We are looking at the Hubba…Thoughts?? My biggest thing is being is trying to stay dry in
rain and coolish in the summer..Of course weight..We have a few older tents but they both are pretty heavy at 4.5 lbs

Take a look at the TarpTent Rainshadow 2, or any of the TarpTents for that matter. Tons of space, not much weight, and reasonably priced.

The NeoAir X-lite comes in a women's version which is shorter, lighter, and warmer (R value of 3.9 vs 3.2). I'm just shy of 5'6" and sleep comfortably on it. I use an EE Enigma 20 degree but I'm a warm sleeper. The wife uses the same sleeping pad with a 10 degree RevX quilt. We slept inside a Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo last year, when it got into the teens last year, and she was warm, if not hot.

I've been real happy with the lunar duo from SMD. Put it on your list of tents to look at.

I've been very happy with my xlite but I'm a warm sleeper.

+1 for the lunar duo. It is plenty big for my wife and i, and i am 6 foot, 220. Also,i love my exped synmat ul7. I have it in wide, medium, for extra comfort. A little heavier, but super comfy. As others have said, if i expect colder temps, i add a ccf pad underneath it. Good luck in your new adventures.