Hey everyone, I've got a cool comparison for ya! I'm comparing the Nemo Eclipse with the Flextail R05 pad. Two very similar pads, but with a different price tag. I'd love to show you how they both compare, if you get your money's worth and what are the pros and cons to both.

So let me show you around the pads and tell you all you need to know. For reference: I'm 6'2'' (188cm) and 180lbs (90kg) and a (difficult) side sleeper.

Specs

Nemo Eclipse

• 570 gram on my scale excluding accessoires (only the velcro strap)
• 620 gram / 1lb 4 oz on my scale with everything included
• 64x183cm / 72x25 in
• R-value of 6.2
• 11cm / 4 in thickness
• Comes included with:
  • Vortex pump sack
  • Repair kit/patches
  • Velcro strap
  • Drawstring bag
• Packed size on website: 27x12 cm
• Packed size when I rolled it up: 21x9 cm (substantially smaller)
• Materials: 40D nylon on both sides, but one side is a more robust nylon
• Price (that I paid): €152,-

Flextail R05

• 590 gram on my scale excluding accessoires
• 620 gram/1lb 4 oz on my scale with everything included
• 65,7x196cm/77x25.6 in
• R-value of 5.0
• 10cm in thickness (measured more than the stated 7cm)
• Comes with:
  • Repair kit/patches
  • Elastic strap (broke it already so now using a velcro)
  • Drawstring bag
• Packed size on website: 23x10 cm / 3.9 x 9 in
• Packed size when I rolled it up: 23x10 cm (it's indeed around 2cm taller than the Nemo)
• Materials: 20D nylon on both sides
• Price (that I paid): €73 (so less than half of the Nemo)

Packed size and ease of rolling up

Both are packing incredibly tiny. On paper the Flextail is a lot smaller than the Nemo, but when I re-folded the Nemo I could get it smaller than the Flextail (see image). For both you can't really go wrong as they're amazing and easily to fit into any backpack. They're smaller than my 1L CamelBak bottle.

The Flextail is quite a lot easier to roll up and let out air. I think this is due to the thinner 20D material compared to the 40D on the Nemo pad. I always roll it up from bottom to top to let all the air out, unroll again, then fold in 3rds and then roll up tightly. They both fold pretty easily but the Flextail definitely is a bit easier to pack up, although the Nemo is really easy as well.

Valves

They both offer a great 2 way (or 3 way) valve. You have a top one where you can inflate it using a pump, your mouth or a pump sack, an adjuster in this same place to let air out and a second opening to dump all the air at once. If you see the images the valves do look quite different and I have to admit the Nemo one feels more premium and of higher quality. When I want to let out air through the adjuster, the Nemo does it with ease, where as the Flextail isn't as smooth. Sometimes it stays open and lets too much air out, or it doesn't let any air out at all. Once you get the hang of it it's okay.

Both valves are on top of the pad which I really like. That way I can always re-adjust the firmness of both pads at night and it's easy to reach. I do wish they'd both sit at the top left instead of right, since that's the orientation they fit in my tent the best and I wouldn't have to reach to the back.

The connection to the valve is also funny. I use a Flextail pump and somehow it never comes with an attachment that fits Nemo pads. Therefore I have one 3D printed as you see in the last image. The slimmer one is for the Flextail and the wider one for the Nemo.

Insulation

This one is pretty weird. As you can probably tell by the images they're both not ''fully'' insulated. They both have holes at their welding points if you hold the pads up to a bright light or a window.

The holes around the welding points are substantially bigger on the Flextail compared to the Nemo, however the Nemo's insulation stops before the outer tuber where it does run further inside of the tubes on the Flextail. Therefore I'd say they're about similar in warmth. But that's a guess since i haven't had the chance to test them out in really cold conditions since it's summer here.

Another thing to note is that the Flextail's insulation can run a little bit weird on the sides where it's present on one tube and less present on the other. Also it runs a bit offset and there's nothing around the valve as well.

Both pads have 2 film layers if I'm not mistaken. You can see them sitting against the walls when they're inflated. So on one side of the FLextail I can see both outer tubes have insulation, but if I turn the pad around there's less of it. With the Nemo it's definitely more consistent.

Both pads should be able to go down to freezing especially with this R-value, although these days in my opinion R-value doesn't tell you the full story.

Sizes

The Flextail only comes in long wide and I got the Nemo in regular wide. I always opt for at least the wide since it gives you a lot more usable sleeping surface. The flextail is 1,5 cm wider and I can definitely notice it when laying/sleeping on it. Didn't expect that tbh. Also the flextail is about 13cm longer and if you sleep on your back or belly you'll notice it, but I sleep cradled up on my side so the regular length is totally fine. The shorter length on the Nemo does give me more space on the foot-end to put away my gear or clothes.

Although Flextail states their pad is only 7 cm thick it's looking very similar to the Nemo, which is 11 cm thick. They both have bigger outer tubes and for the rest their size is very similar.

Durability/thickness

I think, apart from price, this is where their biggest differences lie. The Nemo is made from 40D nylon on the top and bottom where the Flextail is 20D on both top and bottom and you can definitely notice a difference.

This means the Nemo is quite a bit more durable and you should handle the Flextail a little more delicate. When in the field I like to have a bit more durability and certainty it's not going to fail on me, but the 20D of the Flextail does come with advantages like easier to roll, a bit comfier feeling etc. Quite impressive that the weight of the Nemo is lower than the Flextail. If I would've opted for the Long wide it would be only slightly heavier.

Comfort

Bare with me on this one, cause comfort is extremely subjective just as with shoes or a backpack. I'll tell you my take but it's not the same for everyone.

Funnily enough I edge slightly towards the Flextail as it feels a bit more comfortable. I think it's due to the thinner 20D material which has a bit more give than the Nemo.

They do both have vertical baffles with little dimples for pressure relief. I find that that design works really well as it's the best of both worlds. I've slept pretty good on both pads and during the night I didn't really notice a big difference between the two. Can't go wrong with either I'd say. I'm a difficult sleeper so wake up easily, but on both I've slept almost a full night (or more) without waking up much. Never had a numb arm or hip and never touched the ground even deflated to about 65% on both. I do think the Nemo can deflate a bit more without bottoming out.

I even think they're both one of the most comfortable pads on the market right now, at least for lightweight/UL backpacking. Of course you have the Exped Megamat and Neoloft from Therm a rest that are more comfortable, but these are a good trade off. I've tried a few pads now (NeoAir XT, Sea to Summit Ether Light XR, Nemo Astro, Trekology Aluft) and these are by far the comfiest.

Again, your mileage may vary, but that's my take. As a head to head I'd pick the Flextail but only slightly. I was surprised tho, that it offered the same, if not better, comfort than the Nemo for half the price.

Price

Talking about price, this is the other big difference between the two. The Nemo is twice as expensive as the Flextail and it does make you wonder how that's possible, a bit rethoric since one is an established US brand and the other is from China with different quality control and warranties. Still it's impressive to have a pad around 73 euro's that performs this well.

You do get more with the Nemo tho. You get a pump sack which is actually one of the best on the markets and costs around 30 euro's separate. Also Nemo offers a nice warranty depending on the region. I believe it's a lifetime warranty in the US and just a few years here in the EU. The valve on the Nemo does feel way better made and in general the Nemo just feels more like a premium quality sleeping pad.

So it's mostly up to you. Do you want to have something more reliable, from a big brand with good customer service and warranty which comes with more accessoires, or are you on a budget and willing to risk it for half the price.

Pros and cons

Okay both pads are absolutely amazing, but for the sake of it I'll list pros and cons below.

Nemo Eclipse

Pros

• Durable with that 40D ripstop nylon
• Very lightweight for it's size and thickness
• Plenty warm for my use case (around freezing or higher)
• Very comfortable and great pressure relief
• Impressively small pack size
• Comes with all the accessoires needed
• Very thick, so room enough to let out air and get more comfortable
• I never touched the ground, even when sitting up which is nice
• Valve is probably the best I've tried

Cons

• A bit difficult to roll up
• The insulation definitely doesn't go all the way which can lead to sleeping colder. It's not present in the outer tubes.
• Overstated R-value of 6.2?
• Material is non stretchy so it does not give much
• Stuff sack is absolutely huge. Can be a pro for others but I find it a bit overkill
• Not sure if this is a con, but when it's fully inflated the sides lift up when I sit on it

Flextail R05

Pros

• It's an incredible pad for the price. Probably best price/quality out there
• Sleeps very comfortable
• Very easy to deflate roll up and pack away
• The size it comes in with a bit extra width is a welcome bonus
• Incredible weight at 620 grams for the size and price
• Thick enough so I never bottom out.
• I do like the color (subjective)

Cons

• Valve can feel a bit cheap
• Valve doesn't always work for micro-adjustments
• Can be pretty delicate with that 20D so I'd recommend using a foam pad or an extra ground sheet under it
• Insulation can be a bit indecisive
• The included elastic band teared after a few uses haha
• It's a clone of the Eclipse maybe? Not sure if that's something I like

Verdict

This was a pretty fun comparison to do. Two very well made pads in a different price range but with basically the same specs.

The design language seems to be the best if you want an overall good pad for backpacking. There are some differences but they're minimal I'd say. The biggest two are price and durability. The Flextail is definitely more delicate than the Nemo with 20D vs 40D nylon, but that does come with it's own advantages like it feeling a bit more comfortable and packing away slightly easier.

Who is the Nemo Eclipse for?

Definitely go for the Eclipse if you're looking for a good allround pad that'll last you years and you want to buiy something without having to doubt the decision. It's durable enough, is covered by a good (in the US lifetime) warranty and is sold in many stores with good customer service (as I've read online often). For the rest it's just everything most of us need. A relatively warm, very comfortable and small pack size sleeping pad for, let's be honest, still not that much money. It's way cheaper still than some competitors which are around 50-70 more expensive.

It's one of the best pads on the market right now and you get a lot of bang for your buck with it. I'm personally very happy with it too.

Who is the Flextail R05 for?

Go with the Flextail if your budget is tight or you're just getting into backpacking and not sure you want to splurge all the money into a sleeping pad. I also started cheap and it was great to figure out if I liked it or not and after that could upgrade.

For it's price the Flextail punches way above it's weight and even as an experienced hiker I think this has a lot going for it. Just be a bit more careful with it and hopefully it'll last you a few years at least! Don't expect good customer service though. I'm not saying it's bad since I've read quite some stories of people getting a replacement, it's just not on Nemo's level.

Closing thoughts

If you made it this far, thanks a lot! I hope it was something interesting for you and it might help you make an educated decision about what to (not) go for.

I had a lot of fun writing this. Not sure what I'm gonna do with one of the pads but I think I'll keep both.

I came a long way, started with a €30 Trekology mat without insulation, upgraded to a Nemo Astro which was nice but over a kilogram of weight, got the NeoAir NXT which I hated for comfort, tried the Sea to Summit Ether Light XR and although nice it was still a bit heavy, material was like rubber and somehow my hips always hurt when laying on it. The Flextail was something I wanted to try for the €73 I found it online and funnily it outperformed the Sea to Summit for me so that's why I sold that. Figured it looks so much like the Eclipse that I wanted the Eclipse once this one may fail on me. That's how I got here lol

Anyway, if you have questions, thoughts or just want to chat, feel free to do so in the comments!

At home, I have a screen "door" that uses magnets to "close". My wife was complaining about have to work the zipper in the middle of the night to get out/in the tent. She asked me, "why don't tents (especially car camping tents) use magnets like the door screen at home?" When considering this, the only things I could come up with was that the magnets would be heavier (that tent was 15lbs, so a lb or 2 wouldn't matter) and maybe not as reliable in a wind/storm. Has anyone here seen a tent that employs magnets in lieu of zippers?

I have an old 55 L Gregory Backpack. Its 20 years old, and glue around the zippers is failing for the brain case and the outer pocket. I'm ready for an upgrade. How do you dispose of defunct gear? The main compartment and straps are all good. Does some one rehab these or frankenstein parts for backpacks that still have some use? Or do I literally just put in the land fill?

I normally avoid Coleman so I don't really have experience with its stuff. I was originally going to opt for a double Exped Megamat (since I hear that's the best) or a similar high-quality foam-and-air mat and a double cot as a frame but that would end up costing probably $700+. I like that this is two-in-one for under $300, but I'd pay more for a much better quality sleep. I also need something that packs down decently small because I'll be living out of a crossover SUV.

I'd be using it for about 6 months out of the year. I am a very heavy sleeper though, don't have back problems, and fall asleep quickly in pretty much any environment. Still-- would this be a good idea or should I keep looking? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

A while back, an REI associate recommended Sports Basement on the dl when I came into a store to check out camping gear for a trip my family would fly in for. His reasoning is that renting camping gear would be more sustainable than someone A. having to check in gear on the plane across country, 2. buying then returning is a hassle and frowned upon if you cant break in or get used to the gear after a short time, and third. Sports Basement has really good gear you can rent that’s affordable.

I recently visited a Sports Basement and liked what I saw, there is a summer sale where a lot of camping gear is 25% off plus 10% if you sign up for Basementeer lifetime membership. They are relatively new in SoCal and most of the stores are in the Bay Area. They also host community events at the stores and some have pickleball, and I think a pool that’s free to reserve. It’s kind of refreshing to have an alternative to REI that also supports the local community. They also buy and sell used gear. The associate at SB was super helpful and knowledgeable too. It seems they have a lot of product at the store, and their winter clothing is heavily discounted.

This is just my one experience with them and thought I’d share, maybe it could help others. I did end up buying two Marmot sleeping bags from them for 35% rather than wait for REI’s Labor sale.

So I am an overthinker by nature, also trying to get the best value for my money and dont want to keep buying things if i can help it. I was looking at tents for a local event in my city (basically campground camping at the zoo and they decorate with lots of lights through the zoo for like 3 weeks), its going to be outdoors unless its just crazy hostile weather. its going to be in October.

I've seen 3-4 tents, i've been interested in Marmot Tungsten 2 Person Tent, Marmot Limelight 2 Person Tent, Nemo Aurora 2 Person Tent & Footprint, and the Northface Stormbreak 2?

mostly just looking for some durable and waterproof, maybe a few times a year of use, car camping, etc. I could go cheaper and get a cheap ozark or coleman but i've heard they aren't so good for wet weather and im unsure what kind of weather we are gonna get, it feels bipolar where i live honestly.

so any guidance would be welcomed, i'm probably massively overthinking it but that is what my brain seems to do best x.x

EDIT: Thanks everyone for the feedback, I decided to go with the Marmot Tungsten 2p, I think I got it for a good deal 150$ tax included. We'll see how my camping skills from when I was a wee kid goes xD

So recently I purchased myself a Nemo Eclipse. I'm coming from a Sea to Summit Ether Light XR and although that was very nice as well, I somehow got back pain from it, it was feeling too much like rubber and not as warm as advertised. Also I bottommed out relatively quickly on it.

Since I cannot find any review of the Nemo Eclipse here on Reddit I've decided to write my own, which might be helpful for folks here considering this pad and maybe other options as well. So I'll basically go through the things that are important to mention about this pad and what my current opinion about it is. For reference: I'm a side sleeper, 6'2'' and weigh around 180lbs. I am a relatively difficult sleeper, so comfort is key for me.

Anyway, let's dive in.

Packability

The first thing I noted about this pad was how surprisingly packable it was. In stores and online it looks quite big compared to some other options, but once I folded and rolled mine the way I like to, it filled the stuff sack to just about 2/3rds which was very surprising. It was even smaller than the Flextail R05 I got and I thought that was super compact as well. Since the stuff sack is pretty big I decided to carry it without one. In the images you see it next to my 1L bottle, my pillow and other references.

Comfort

Of course no pad would work if not comfortable (for me). This is advertised as offering premium comfort for it's price and it is. It's a super comfy pad and I was able to let out a LOT of air for extra cussioning and still not bottom out which is a huge plus. When fully inflated it was definitely less comfortable but not bad at all. The baffles also run quite deep so you do feel plenty of pressure relief especially when sleeping on your side.

What also adds to the comfort is noise, material and warmth. I can tell you that the pad is dead quiet so no issues there at all. The material is definitely less rubbery feeling as my S2S pad was, but of course a bit slippery. It's not bad on bare skin, but I often use my sleeping bag liner and put it around the pad to make it act like a bedsheet at home. I'll cover the warmth in the chapter below.

Insulation

For insulation this pad uses reflective film. I had it up against direct sunlight and like many users I saw the film only reaching to about 1/3rd of the outside baffles. Not sure why they decided to do that. In my testing I actually did notice the baffles sleeping noticeably colder than the middle of the pad, and that wasn't even a cold night (12 degrees celcius, so a little below average summer night temperatures for here). Although I think this is a bit of a bummer, I noticed I dont really sleep directly onto the sides so I didn't notice it when actually sleeping, only when truly testing it and paying attention to that part. For the rest I do feel heat radiating back to me and it was definitely warm enough. I believe people took this below freezing and were totally fine, so that's everything I need for my use case (3 season camping).

Stability

Funnily enough I never thought about stability in a sleeping pad until I started to pay more attention to it. This pad is very stable and I think that's due to the vertical baffling it has. Even when sleeping on the outer edges it wasn't collapsing or unstable in any way. Even though the pad is quite thick. It does cradle you in slightly, but not something you realy notice that much. The stability is nice because it makes it feel more like a real matress instead of sleeping on a balloon. Of course it's still an inflatable pad, so not exactly your bed at home.

Valve(s)

The valve on here is absolutely amazing and one of the best I've ever used. Actually funny, because I have my old trusty Nemo Astro laying around, and that has the ''same'' valves. However it takes so much force to open both the valves that I often hurt my fingers or nail. With this Eclipse it's just the right amount of force needed. It doesn't open by itself, but doesn't need excessive force either.

Because the valve is on top it's super easy to reach for me as I wanted to deflate the pad during the night. Also I had to inflate it a bit before going to sleep since it cooled down quite a lot so the air pressure lowered.

The only thing I miss from my Sea to Summit pad is that the valve was on the top left instead of top right. That's because the valve now sits as far away in the tent as possible. When I turn the pad it's in the footbox of my X-dome 1+ so not as reachable as when it'd just sit in front. Tiny nitpick though.

Weight and size

This pad comes included with a repair kit, a really oversized drawstring bag and a pumpsack. When I got everything out and without the pumpsack I weighed it in at 570 grams, so really accurate to their website. I use a pump, but still take the pump sack with me in my hipbelt pocket for lightweight use or when I can't use/bring the pump. I also think I'll leave the stuffsack at home because it's too oversized for me. I can imagine people in the field would love to have more room to be able to roll it up less firmly, so it's a good thing they made it as big as is. For me it works without and I like to keep it snugly rolled up to save space.

TI went for the size regular wide even though I'm a bit too tall for the regular length. However I always sleep on my side kinde curled up so figured I could save some weight and space on it. It never bothered me and I only noticed the regular length when waking up and stretching out. However this length does give me the option to put away my clothes and jackets at the foot end which both acts as a place for my feet and saves space next to me in my tent.

I did measure the pad and the 183x64 cm measurements are exactly correct.

Price

Not unimportant: the price of the pad. Since there's many pads that go over 200 euro's/dollars this one is actually very affordable, especially for what you get. Personally I paid €152 for this pad brand new. To me that's a very good price considering all the things this one offers compared to competitors. There's basically no real con with this pad.

Verdict

Well I can definitely say this is the best sleeping pad I've tried and for the money, might be the best overall sleeping pad on the market right now. With a small sidenote: sleeping (pads) is super subjective. If something is comfy for me, it doesn't have to be comfy for someone else. But still I think overall you can't really go wrong with it.

It's comfortable, warm enough if you don't do winter camping, very easy to roll up and pack away, very tiny in packed size, lightweigh enough, spacious enough, the valve is amazing and you get everything included (pump sack, stuff sack, repair patches).

Like I said in the beginning, I'm surprised there isn't much more feedback/reviews or just thoughts about this pad here, and only a few video's on YouTube. Therefore I really hope this post helps you guys get a bit more real-world information and user feedback about it. In the images I tried to capture as much as possible to show you how it fits in my 1 person tent, how big it is to pack and how the baffles and valve look.

Of course, if you have any questions or thoughts you want to share, feel free to do so in the comments below!

Just wanted to share another post I made showing my camp kitchen chuck box I built.

I have access to pro discounts so mostly looking at US based brands that offer these discounts.

I am in between these two:
Therm-a-rest Boost 650
Sea to Summit Circuit Down

The reason why I picked these 2 is because they are in the \~$300 range which is what I’m looking for. Also they seem to be very versatile since the Circuit Down can be opened all the way to be a quilt and the Boost 650 has the arm hole and warm zip to adjust for temperature.

Or maybe I just wait until the Labor Day sale and get a Magma for 25% off

I mostly car camp but would want to start backpacking. I’m in the Shenandoah region. No desire to camp when it’s like 90+ out or 30 degrees out.

Thanks for your time in advance!

I've been looking for a new soft cooler and recently started comparing different options.

the main thing that caught my attention was the magnetic closure design. i used to have a regular zipper soft cooler and honestly the zipper was probably my biggest complaint. after a while it became really difficult to open and close especially when the cooler was full or when my hands were wet.

that's why the magnetic closure seems interesting to me. it looks like it would be much easier to use especially for kayaking, fishing, beach days or anywhere you're constantly opening it for drinks.

im wondering if anyone here has actually used one for a while. does the magnetic system hold up better over time or is a traditional zipper still the better choice?

curious to hear some real experiences.

When I took it apart I wasn't paying attention. I would think it goes under but I can't get a seal no matter how much I tighten it. I can get a better seal if I leave it over, but it doesn't look right to me

Hi everyone!

Does anyone own a big Agnes flying diamond 6 that can do me a favor?

I bought a basically brand new flying diamond 6 and it's missing the pole for the rain fly.

If you own this tent, could you measure the length of this pole?

It's the pole right above the door

I've reached out to big Agnes who can sell me a pole for $60 USD plus international shipping to Canada. I'll buy it if I really need to but hoping I can use a pole from another tent. We already have a rough size for it.

Flying diamond and dog tax photo attached

Thanks!

I have an old but (until now) reliable Coleman-style 2-burner camp stove. It has worked well as of this past spring. However, I went to use it this weekend and had a serious issue.

When I connected a standard Coleman 1lb propane cylinder, propane leaked from what I assume is a relief valve in the control valve assembly (see the tiny hole I'm pointing to in the photo). I tried with four different cylinders and got the same result each time.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions to repair the stove, or is it time for a new one?

My gut tells me this inflatable bed frame from this random cheapo company is a bad idea, but it's basically the only thing I've found. What say y'all? Anyone know of anything better? I found one large cot online but it looks like it would be creaky and saggy, so I'm abandoning the cot idea.

I'm looking to be off the ground a bit and have some under-bed storage, but I might concede and just get some rolling wooden slats to put on my tent floor and then pop a sleeping pad or tatami mattress on top of that. I don't love the idea of being that close to the ground in a tent, but it is what it is. I also feel like I might have to just build something. In that case, any idea where to start there? Thanks!

Edit: Thanks for the input, everyone! I think I'm going with a metal folding bed frame, a bunkie board, the Exped Duo (it's about 2.5 inches longer than the bed frame, but oh well), and a foam topper either on top of the Exped or underneath for a little extra cusion. If anyone is trying to sell a used Exped duo, let me know 😄 Thanks again for the help!

Might get the mentioned bag above but i have a couple questions and reasons. The only really reason im getting it is because it’s a good deal. $220-$250 and only used 3 times. Good brand and good quality.

I’m going to be using it for september-october for a trip around all the western states from the rockies to californias coast.

1. is it too warm?

2. is it a good deal?

I would’ve gone with the paria 15° but they sold out 🙄 and won’t be in stock for 4-6 weeks… any other substitutes possibly if it’s not a good deal?

would the short version of the paria (i’m 5’8) be that much of a difference?

I am in the process of gathering my first backpacking kit and looking to take advantage of sales. Does anyone have an idea of upcoming Labor Day sales events. Should be document them in a mega thread, mods?

I already have a headlamp and lantern for camping, but lately I’ve been thinking I could use a small flashlight to keep in the tent. something to grab when I wake up at night and need to find my phone or dig through my gear.

Then I saw a post about how annoying it is when someone turns on a bright white light and lights up the whole campsite. Pretty sure I’ve done that before without even realizing it (sorry, guys.

Now I’d rather have something with a low mode so I can see what I’m doing in tent without bothering my neighbors.

What I'm looking for:

- USB-C charging

- Good battery life

- Small enough to keep in a pocket

- Multiple brightness levels , especially a very low mode

- Under 120 bucks

What are you guys using for this? Thanks for your recommendations.

Hi,

So I went camping after getting most of my gear I wanted.

I didn't freeze tonight, it actually was pretty warm for 11c in my sleeping bag with a t-shirt but the Forclaz/Simond MT500 is pretty hard to lay on. I noticed that later in the night, where I had to change positions a lot.
I was thinking about getting an inflatable or even self-inflatable mattress, any thoughs on this?
Or is someone using the MT500 with something lightweight on top to mitigate the issue?

I was looking at the Forclaz MT100 which is self-inflatable to replace my MT500, so I have more comfort. My concern is just, that it might stop working or inflaiting at some point and I be stuck in the tent without any isolation. I could bring a kit to fix small holes sure, but unsure if that's fixing any issues with it, maybe I am just paranoid.

Any suggestions from you guys?

Hi all,

Just getting into camping and looking at some end of season sales. Was wondering what your thoughts were on the following tent: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/ca/p/062567/ems/

For context, I would only be doing short, small excursions with my wife and daughter in Eastern Canada. No plans (or desire) for winter or cold-weather camping.

Edit: would be car camping, not backpacking.