Took this car camping a handful of times. My first impression was that it was a bit thick and heavy, but due to the fact i was not backpacking, it was ok. I did have to inflate a bit in addition to the self inflation. It was very comfortable to sleep on. It is also nice that it came with a storage bag unlike other brands where you have to buy it in addition to the pad.

Took this backpacking. They were super comfy. I did have to blow them up more as the 'self-inflating' feature is just foam. When blown up they were amazing to sleep on. Fairly durable too.

when you have a lot of gear with you, you really notice the 3 pounds this puppy puts on. I didn't pay attention the weight (over 3 lbs) when I ordered it but realized my mistake when I got in the mail. This will be great for camping and short hikes but for my longer hikes I am going to stick with my extra light Therma-rest.

Works really well, worth the money.

This is a decent pad for the price. It is comfortable, inflates well, and comes with its own sack. However, while it is not especially heavy, it is fairly large when rolled up (so that usually you will need to attach it to the outside of your pack). If weight and size are an issue for you (or you have a little extra money to spend) I would find a pad that packs smaller, but if you are on a tight budget (or will only use the pad occasionally, for car camping, or you do not mind the size) this would be hard to beat.

This is a great pad for the price. I us mine for car camping and it is plenty thick for a good nights sleep. It is a little to big and bulky for backpacking but car camping is great. I would recommend storing flat under a bed or back of closet with air plug open so it will inflate easier when you go out.

For a tall guy like myself, its hard to find anything in my length that doesnt cost a freakin' fortune. The Alps lightweight pad is a great buy, especially for all you weekend hikers that dislike sleeping on the forest floor. The 3lbs. isn't too bad, but ultra-lightweight gurus will shun this excess poundage. For someone like myself who spends 2-5 days on the trail, I dont really mind it at all. The one thing that does irk me though is the shear size of the pad when rolled up... its one huge tube! Definitely wont fit in most weekend packs, so you'll have to strap it on the outside, something that kind of scares me cause Im afraid I might snag it on something and tear a hole in it. But Ive been through some brabbly areas already, and so far so good. And like I said; for the price, you can't beat it.

A must have for tenting it.

although you do have to deflate this pad once, then roll it up to deflate it again, it's worth having a lightweight full length pad. I also have to blow air in manually to get it completely inflated, but once again, for the price, this pad is worth it. it is a bit long when rolled up which makes it a task of fitting in a good spot in your pack. good pad for the price.

My wife is pregnant with twins and she loves this pad! It's so soft and comfortable. It beats using a yoga mat during Lamaze and any other time she has to be on the floor. Highly recommended. Great price. Get one.