I’ve finally gotten to the age where sleeping on the ground is so uncomfortable that it’s starting to make being outdoors a net neutral.

I’m 36 y/o. I dunno what happened. Maybe my sleeping pad sucks ass? Maybe I’m out of shape? Maybe I’m not tired enough? Maybe it’s inevitable? If there are any tips, please lmk. It sucks to see something I love start to be something I don’t care for anymore. Or maybe I can still love it but just be in a cabin? Edit: I’ve got a Sea to Summit Camp mat S.I. and my Fiancé’s got an R.E.I. Trailbreak. Hers is more comfortable than mine but neither are comfortable enough to not be tossing and turning all night. Also, both seem to deflate if I sleep on my side. And I don’t see any air holes in either. I’m 5’7” and 184lbs and she’s 5’4” and 180lbs. --- **Post Details:** - **Subreddit:** r/backpacking - **Author:** u/g3nerallycurious - **Score:** 121 upvotes - **Upvote Ratio:** 90.0% - **Comments:** 190 - **Posted:** 7/13/2025 - **URL:** https://reddit.com/r/backpacking/comments/1lyt8el/ive_finally_gotten_to_the_age_where_sleeping_on/