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[FISHINGFARMER]

I was wondering what others suggested for a cushion for a cot to sleep on?

Do I go with a pad,air mattress,memory foam or what. As with many of you, lower back aches and sore sides from sleeping on just a sleeping bag is no good for the next days activity.

Any help in this would be greatly appreciated. What are the pros and cons of each type. All use would be during summer and fall months, so insulating from the cold is not an issue.

If there is any recent post on this subject, could someone help link it to my questions.

Thanks for any help.

Farmer

[sdpikehntr]

I just use a second sleeping bag as the pad, easy to pack and if you get a clod night you have another bag to crawl into, I have also used a down blanket for cooler trips.

[The_Duckslayer]

I have had real good luck with the self inflating ones from that store at exit 45 in Owatonna. They roll up pretty small but they seem to work good for me... Take care and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[Lindy Lee]

We have four cots, each with a self inflating mat on it. They work great, I to have a bad back so a few years ago I decided to put everyone on cots, as I got sick of the air beds leaking air and ending up on the ground. One trick with the self inflating mats is to blow into them to top them off. You would not believe the differnce it makes with them. I would suggest to buy the largest one that fits on your cot as my wife thinks that having a smaller mat then the cot makes the cot feel small. Good luck and enjoy.

[FISHINGFARMER]

Thanks guys for the ideas. Sounds like the self inflating type to go with.

Now to choose the right type and brand. With any thing, what you pay for is what you get. Wide choice out there and price range.

Any suggestions on brands would be appreciated. Don't want to spend big bucks for something that you can spend less on and get the same quality.

Farmer