I just got in to ultralight backpacking (newbie alert). Figured out that carrying a tarp and hammock sheds a lot of weight and is more compact than the alternative for 3 seasons. However, my first time out with the hammock, I found out the hard way that your backside can get pretty cold since you have no insulation. I've been trying to figure out what will give me the most compact and lightweight pad. I've figured out that the Therm-a-rest Prolite 3 or the Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite is about as compact as you get without getting too expensive. I'm wanting something that will be able to be packed up and put in to a pouch. Have any ideas about the Gossamer Gear 1/4 Thinlite? It looks pretty flexible but don't know if I can fold in half as well and get it down around the size of one of the self inflating pads. Any input would be appreciated.
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