I like it. The pump works great, though it is a bit tricky to figure out at first. It fits back in it's case without having to force it. The material is comfortable enough to sleep on by itself ( I know this because my sleeping back kept sliding off it and I was sliding out of my sleeping bag). The only thing I didn't like is that it wasn't grippy enough, but I suppose I shouldn't expect too much in that area since my sleeping bag is so slick.

I just spent 30 days winter camping in AK on this pad. I love it! I've never slept so well before on a camping trip. It's thick so you don't 'bottom' out and it insulates much better than other inflatables. The snow under my tentmates melted out and mine wasn't effected. Sleeping well is key to performance in the mountains, this pad is well worth the expense in my opinion.

(updated July 6th 2010)
Damn! Overnight camping trip and my pads baffles blew out causing the pad to bloat at my feet. Really strange! Hoping this is just a rare case since this is one of my favorite new pieces of gear. Warranty dept, here I come.

This is the best pad I have owned. I took it on a few trips the year and it performed better than I thought.
Well worth the money.

Really like this pad. VERY comfy, and actually compacts near as small as my Thermarest, with only a bit of added weight. Leave a touch of air out, and sleep tons better though. My GF sleeps really cold, and loves hers. I particularly like the sightly larger outside tubes that keep you from rolling off the pad. I actually agree that you can get away with a lighter bag when using this pad because of the high R-value.

Lived on assorted therma-rests for years, and then discovered the downmat (7). Wonderful for sleeping on snow or dirt.

Not ultra-light, but I don't regret the extra 8-16 oz (depending on which option I compare to).

have 2 9's and a 7 never had a problem with them. integrated pumps work great especially if you store it the way you ought to... unrolled with the plugs open. i keep mine folded in thirds with the plugs open. this keeps the self inflating foam in the pump from compressing. if you unroll it and throw it in your tent while you put the fly on it will self inflate a good deal then it takes maybe a minute to inflate fully with the pump. i can sleep on snow on my 9 without zipping my bag all the way and i used to sleep cold. like carried a -20 bag all summer cold. now i use a down quilt into the 30's before going mummy bag

I have the Downmat 9 and I can say without question that it will be the warmest and most comfortable sleeping pad that you have used. If you're planning to spend time in extremely cold conditions, you won't be able to find a more luxurious solution unless you drop the cash for a complete Stephenson Warmlite sleeping bag with integral down mattress. Highly recommended.

Replaced some old thermarests with a pair of Downmat 7's. Never looking back again, these are awesome, we don't ever bottom on the 7's and the cost-weight-bulk-performance balance is great! A lot of cash but you get what you pay for with these. Just close your eyes and click "Add to Cart" you won't regret it, and you definitely won't loose any sleep over it!