Well we both know inflating ground pads are for girl scouts ... real manly men use a TARP for utter luxury. A tarp, in the mud. With bugs. Rahrrrr. But if SWMBC (She Who Must Be Comfy) comes camping, then all the rules change. You bring the Taj Matent and the inflating mattress and the BIG white gas lantern so no boogeyman can get you, and 5 different kinds of bug spray. Ideally you'll have one sleeping bag big enough for two, and a reason to keep her warm. Memories! Toasty toes are mucho appreciated by the Fair sex.