nwoods
Expedition Leader
I was going to suggest this too. I think a car based mattress and a backpack mattress are two very different things. Quality of sleep is essential to making a trip enjoyable. Get a good, thick, warm, stable car mattress, and then something portable and compact for the backpack.I use the REI 3.5" camp-bed for car camping. Best investment I have made for the wife and I. Once you use the 3.5 there is no going back!