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I have been trying to figure out what is cheaper, lighter and has a long shelf life between an air mattress or/and sleeping bag. The obvious use case is sleeping on the floor when on a long layover but also as an additional comforter for the first night in a strange environment as shared as being defined travel-induced insomnia or first-night effect . In both cases, having familiar smells is supposed to reduce the insomnia and have a more fitful sleep. I looked at http://1source.basspro.com/index.php/component/k2/242-camping-equipment/876-which-is-right-for-you-air-mattress-sleeping-pad-or-cot and https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/5m74fo/frugal_bedding_air_mattress_vs_sleeping_bag_vs/ and came across two new options as well - sleeping pads and foam folding futon neither of which I am aware. I am looking for something which is 5'9 or 5'10 but dunno which of these I should be looking at ?
Can somebody list some typical brands and which of these four could/should be used while travelling. Obviously, dimensions and size along with comfort as don't want to cut things unnecessarily when travelling. Most LCC's and even full-service carriers conk out at 25-30 kgs (if they are feeling generous) where clothing takes the most place when you are travelling from a somewhat temperate climate to a more colder one.
There are two places where I hope to use either of those -
a. On the floor of an airport
b. On a cot in a room.
Looking forward to inputs.
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Can I put my sleeping pad in my sleeping bag?
Sleeping pads are made to lay underneath a sleeping bag or body. However, a sleeping pad can be placed inside a sleeping bag to keep the sleeping pad underneath your body. But the sleeping bag must be large enough to accommodate it, and you also lose some of the insulation properties of the sleeping pad.What do you put under a sleeping pad?
Add a closed-cell foam pad beneath your regular sleeping pad for extra insulation. Stuff dry clothing inside your sleeping bag to fill empty spaces, reducing the area your body must heat. Put a warm water bottle close to the core of your body, since your core is your body's chief heat-generating zone.Are self inflating sleeping pads durable?
Self-inflating pads offer you a broad range of options for warmth, size and cost. Pros: They're comfortable and reasonably compact, they offer excellent insulation, and you can adjust their firmness by adding or releasing air. They're generally more durable than air pads.How do I keep my sleeping bag on my sleeping pad?
How to Keep Sleeping Bag on PadSources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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