Warmth Series Self Inflating Sleep Pad

I used to backpack and snow-camp. I love this pad. It insulates from cold ground (I don't mean snow or ice) and has good features. It's not plushy-cushy, but it insulates well and is easier to roll-up and rolls up smaller than a more-cushy pad. As a test, I slept all night on the pad with only a sheet to cover me - on a cold tile floor. I felt some pressure on my shoulder and hip, but I did not feel cold or chilled. That's a good sign because I am cold unless it's 80 F. My husband has a pad w/this type of valve. It's now 12 years old and is like new. Two valves mean faster inflation and deflation, and if one ever jams, the pad is not worthless bc the other valve is sufficient. The fabric feels sturdy, but not "plastic." It is quiet and is likely very durable. The straps are fabulous! They are generously long, so you can stow the rolled pad with some air; and the velcro-hook/loop fastening section is long and high quality (it really grabs). Most pads come with cheap straps. The stow bag even has a strap on the bottom - very handy! Every feature and the written material from the manufacturer suggests that the company wants to produce high-end sleeping pads. ====It fills with air while you enjoy a coffee or beer. You can add air manually, but that can make any pad harder, not softer. Tip: Open-cell foam pads (& sleeping bags) should always be opened to fluff-up as soon as possible (before cooking, drinking, or exploring). Also, store them between uses with some air inside so the foam will be cushier sooner when you unroll the pad. We compress/roll a pad or sleeping bag tight only when space in the car is needed.

Great for car camping or short, heavier hikes. Allows me to sleep on my side comfortably. My wife liked mine so much, I had to buy another.

I have used Lightspeed products for years and this is the first time their self inflating matts have been garbage! I contacted the manufacturer as stated by Amazon, and the manufacturer was absolutely awesome. However they told me that my warranty issue had to be handled by Amazon as they were the primary seller, and again Amazon told me I had to deal with the manufacturer. What a bunch of garbage. Amazon has made it so difficult to attain any kind of replacement or refund its crazy. I will deal direct with the manufacturer next time, I have been burned by Amazon for the last time! As I write this, Amazon has still not contacted me back about the defective products.

For the price, this appears to be an excellent product. I personally do not have any experience with the more expensive name brand sleep pads, so I cannot make any comparison statements. Here are my impression of this sleeping pad - This product inflates well (little slow the first time, so make sure your first time is before you head out to camp). - For the thickness, this pad provides very cushion support for those harder sleep surfaces - Roughness, the seems appear to be very good and the material seems sturdy, but not puncture proof. I know there are reports by other reviewers about failures. It's hard to say what went wrong in those cases. Maybe it is best to take extra precautions while prepare the camp site would be advisable and maybe not use this pad directly on sharp or rocky areas.

Just finished a motorcycle trip in Australia and this roll made everything so easy. Yes, it's a little too bulky for backpacking, but it fits nicely in my 90l black hole duffle from Patagonia.The good:-Extremely easy to roll up and put back in its bag-very comfortable, I never bottom out (as you might in an air mattress) when sitting up. The volume really expands to fill it up completely, some nights I would actually have to let some air out so it would be a little softer.-no more having to clear camp sites of small twigs and pebbles, I camped on straight up gravel at an RV park, didn't feel a thing!The bad:-too big for backpacking-a little narrow, great for sleeping, but sitting up and reading books/my phone, my elbows were falling off the edges.-stains easily, looks a little gross after my trip, should have used a pillow case or cover for where my head goesI bought the plush version for my sister, and it's amazing, and a little wider. I will buy one for myself car camping and keep this one for when I need a little more space in my bag.

Two valves are not what I would consider “easy to inflate”. They take quite a bit of air to fully inflate so you have to blow them up yourself. If you forget one valve is open, it’s useless bc the air pushes right back out. Neither of the valves are one way intake/outtake so why there is two, I don’t know. When fully inflated, they still don’t add much comfort. Better than a cold hard ground, yes. But I’ve used nicer self inflating sleep mats that had thicker foam, one way valve with lever release, and folded to a fourth of a size that were much more comfortable and convenient. I’m 5’2” and 95 pounds. I’m very toned and I like to sleep on my side. I could not at all on this mat. The first night I turned on my side by habit and I woke a couple hours later to horrible back pain due to there not being enough foam inside and air distribution to keep you off the ground fully. They do take up a lot of space when rolled up nicely in the bags. I wasn’t concerned so much with space as I was comfort being I am incredibly physical and need a good nights sleep before hours or hiking. The upside is that they were in fact warm but that’s what I have a sleeping bag for. The downfall, there isn’t much comfort going on. My 12 year old preferred a cot over this “self inflating” mat. One of the yard camping nights we used them, he choose to sleep on the floor over using this mat. Overall, I wouldn’t buy again unless it’s thicker and actually self inflates. It would probably be ok for a small child but again, I’m not very big and, I Love tent camping, but I’ll be looking into something better for sure. Just wish I hadn’t wasted the money on two of these already.

Love this mat. Dual valve was not expected on the large and it works great. Did some winter camping and never lost air and stayed warm and dry at night.

This is a fantastic mattress, it's very comfy and stays that way all night. My complaint would be that it Isn't light and compact. When backpack camping I found it too bulky and heavy, the weight it states is not correct.

Inflates quickly, works exactly as described. Make sure not to overfill too much because it becomes incredibly firm and even hurt my back a bit. Easy fix though, just released some air from the valves and presto! All good.Used with a cot setup, somewhat slippery though with the blankets we brought but no biggie. But compared to the airmattress we used to use, everything was so amazingly quick that I can't believe we hadn't gone this route earlier.Quick to deflate as well and put away. Came with a nice bag to store in, hardly takes up any room at all.

Fantastic mattress. I bit big for a long hiking trip, but if you want comfort and warmth- this is it.

It holds the air and is comfortable