Get a good inflatable. Your back will thank you . Inflatable, not self inflatable. The actual insulated ones (unless you only want to use it in summer). Weight and bulk of those will be a lot smaller/lighter than the self inflating ones, and while they are a bit more costly, they are definitely worth it.
I've used thin pads, and those windscreen shields. They'll keep you a bit warm, but unless you have a great even space to lie in, you'll feel every little bump or dip in the ground below you. Even worse if you're a side sleeper.
Edit: I use the Vaude Norrsken. Great mat, use it year round.
I've used thin pads, and those windscreen shields. They'll keep you a bit warm, but unless you have a great even space to lie in, you'll feel every little bump or dip in the ground below you. Even worse if you're a side sleeper.
Edit: I use the Vaude Norrsken. Great mat, use it year round.