Submitted 5 years ago

By Spruce

From NY

Reviewed at

I'll be honest: I purchased this (on sale) because of its affordability. I didn't have great expectations, but I've been pleasantly surprised to discover that I sleep soundly and comfortably on it - despite being a side sleeper with back pain issues. I do use a closed cell foam pad underneath for greater comfort/warmth. It struck me as awkward to carry until I realized that, rolled up tightly, it tucks nicely under my pack's brain. If you aren't obsessed with ultralight gear, this works well as an economical backpacking pad.

Submitted 5 years ago

By Andie

From San Diego

Reviewed at

I wanted a nice warm air pad for car #covidcamping, that was reasonably comfortable, but not overly huge, and not over the top. Something small enough to pack in a cramped car, long enough for my 6ft 5 fiance, and maybe compact enough for a future canoe camping trip. I'm also a side sleeper, so something with a bit more depth and cushioning was a plus or me. I also have two dogs who have a propensity to be rough on gear, so I wanted something that was robust, and this seemed perfect! The night it arrived I did a trial run with it in the backyard, and it did deflate like a prior reviewer said. But before contacting BA, I decided to give it one more try, making sure the inflation nozzles were super tight and snug (because in the absence of holes, that seemed like the only other place air might escape). Luckily on night 2 of backyard camping, it stayed fully inflated, and gave for a very comfy night sleep. Fingers crossed that it continues to be cooperative in the field. My only *very mild* complaint was that is was almost too warm in the 60C San Diego nights, but all things considered, that's super trivial.

Submitted 5 years ago

By J mart

From Minnesota

Reviewed at

This pad is great for car camping with the family or a couple in cold temps. Its bulky and quite large but very warm. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with a travel bag and since its so large when rolled up its difficult to find something to cover/carry it in my extremely dirty subaru or to toss it out on the ground if needed. My family has used it several times during a winter camping trips and summer camping trips. sleeping on packed snow was no problem with temps in the below zero range. Didn't feel any cold spots.

Submitted 5 years ago

By Hiker

From Wisconsin.

Reviewed at

This thing is bulky to carry but not to heavy. It is really comfy but deflates and requires you to blow it up in the middle of the night. which is unfortunate as it is really comfortable.

Submitted 5 years ago

By Kim

From VA

Reviewed at

I liked this sleeping pad, as it definitely felt firm and I didn't have to re-inflate it at all during my trip. The downside, though, is that it doesn't self-inflate very well. I left it open for a while, but the pad stayed pretty limp. It's an easy matter to blow it up, but users may want to take that issue into consideration.