im looking for a new pad and water purification for back packing so weight and space is an issure just wondering whats the hotness on these two items

As far as pads, the Thermarest NeoAir XTherm seems to be the one to beat at the moment. I use the NeoAir All Season, which is the prior generation.

My water filter is the Sawyer Squeeze Filter. It is very light, compact, and works as well as other good filters. (Field cleaning mod)

i ordered this pad
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/produ...out/basket.jsp

this filter
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Campi...3Bcat104324580

I use Sawyer squeeze filter. It's portable and affordable.

sleep on the ground and use a long crazy straw

whats your water source?
i use a katadyne hand pump filter,
filters out the nastiest swamp water,
check the micron rating on the filter you by,
Technologie: Pump filter, AntiClogTM pleated cartridge made
with 0.3 micron glassfiber. Includes activated
carbon granules
Effect: Removes bacteria, protozoa, cysts, algae,
spores, sediments. Reduces bad tastes and odors

Okay so which one got the best price among all recommendations?

This is a good place to shop if you have the $$$$$ ??

http://www.lintonoutdoors.com/catego...-Purification/

Got the same pad... How is yours now?

You might want to check out the Klymit Static V Sleeping pad. Its a pretty cool company that is run by some young guys who support hunting and fishing, unlike the majority of top backpacking manufacturers. Pay attention to where you money goes and what those companies support.
Here is a link to a video review of the static v: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itw8satq72A