I still use my old Therma-Rest Pro-lite self-inflating pad; 1" in width. After it "inflates" I finish it off with a few puffs of air, lay down on it and do the slow release of air trick folks have mentioned above. I can't even remember how many years I've had this pad and it's never given me a bad night's sleep. Be it on the ground or in a shelter, as I side sleeper, I've never had an issue with my hips come morning. Maybe I'm just lucky but at 70 years of age, I'll call that a win!

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

snapper