Before I had switched to tampons, I used women's pads by Always. Always has quite a variety of pads available, there is a lot to choose from, and I had tried several kinds. One of my favorites was Always Regular Ultra Thin.
As most women's pads, they come neatly packaged in a soft plastic bag. Inside, each pad is individually wrapped. I chose Ultra Thin because I did not want to feel bulky; the less you feel the pad, the better. Ultra Thin is indeed thin, yet reliable, with good absorbency and leak guard barriers. Flexi-wings on the sides add extra protection, as well as help to fix the pad better and make sure it does not move as you walk.
The only problem I have encountered with these pads is that they leak if you lie down. Always has a special kind of pads made for night time called Overnight, so these regular ones are obviously not designed for sleeping. However, they tend to leak even if you lie down for a short time. I found it a bit annoying to always remember that I absolutely cannot lie down when I wear them. Except for that, Always Regular Ultra Thin are good pads.