Sleeping Pad

The Zenbivy Ultralite pad is my go-to here because I like the 25-inch width and I find it more comfortable than a lot of standard-width pads. I’m willing to take a few extra ounces for better sleep, because bad sleep wrecks big miles fast.

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Pros

+25-inch width option is way more comfortable for me than 20-inch pads
+Comfort-focused design that I prefer in the field

Cons

-Heavier than a 20-inch-wide ultralight pad
-Not as warm/lighter as the Tensor All-Season in the standard width comparison

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