Jason, as described in my post above, I use a large bellowed air pad blown up halfway because I need a soft surface that my hip and shoulder can sink down into to keep my spine horizontal when I'm on my side, without having either hip or shoulder hit the ground. Do you know any female with wide hip bones who has tried the NeoAir and who can achieve a level spine with it when side-sleeping? Can the NeoAir be blown only half full and still keep hip bones off the ground? If the pad is too hard or my spine isn't level when side-sleeping or my hip or shoulder is on a hard surface, I will spend a painful and sleepless night.

I do plan to try the NeoAir, and I would be happy to pay the premium for the lighter weight, but the more I look at the pictures, the more I think it isn't going to work for me.