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The inflatable Thermarests are comfy and some, like the neoair are super light, but they do puncture and you'll need to take a repair kit. Alpkit have a good reputation amongst climberswho worry about weight as cycle tourists do. The foam ones (Ridgerests are good) are as light and indestructable. Cheap inflatables tend to delaminate leaving you with an enormous fabric balloon to sleep on (I've had this with older thermarests as well).
Try a night with a foam mat on the kitchen floor before you set out, a sleepless night will wreck yur tour.
The other good thing about the inflatable ones is they pack small and won't offer wind resistance unlike your foam version.
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I've got two of these for early winter morning commute down the river lea in almost complete darkness
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Torchy-XM-LT6-Zoom-Focus-bike-light-Cree-T6-led-Battery-Xtar-MC1-charger-/121512449251?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item1c4ab4d4e3
Cheap, van driver-intimidating lumens and great customer service. Highly recommended.