Most importantly the taco-design means i can carry crap inside and it won't fall out. awesome. Secondly, the shoulder straps actually dont pinch my shoulders on long hikes. Third, it absorbs impacts very well without noticeable compaction such as I've experienced with my metolious pads. Fourth, it makes a kick-ass couch when propped against a rock or tree. Fifth, I've slept on it more times than I'd like to admit, and i'll tell youve ive slept in worse motel beds. If you need a one pad for all occasions, this is it.

This Pad is my all around favorite pad. It Fits great into the back of any car and provides a soft catch for that climber that "almost stuck it!" Unlike the mad pad, or metolius fat and cheap bastard pads, this pad does not have a crease in the middle that can bite you ankle if you fall off your highball project and land dead center on it. The taco design of this pad provides a solid landing with no risk of ankle tweakage. The side and bottom flaps make for awesome storage for that climber who always wants to have his gear ready to go at a moments notice. It is soft enough that you can sleep fairly comfortably on it if you had to and firm enough that, unless your trying to repeat Jason Kehl projects, you can fall of pretty much anything and get a safe catch. For highballs I would suggest combining this with the Black Diamond Mondo for perfect protection. All around this is my favorite pad of 6 different pad models I own.

Everything you need. Has great features with the pack straps and little pocket to put all yo stuff. It's also nice and thick to keep you from breaking your ass.

This drop zone pad is perfect for my needs. I am not doing any super huge highball problems, so I do not need a massive pad like the Mondo. But it is not small by any means. It covers a good area and has had plenty of padding for decent falls I have taken. Also, the pad is very well made. Nice and durable. Since it is a taco design, there are no weak places in the padding. Despite its taco design, it always lays very flat, even after having been folded for a long time. Easy to carry and the pockets for smaller items is a great feature.

This is a pretty standard pad - easy to carry and works for most boulders. I also like the handles on the side and the pocket for keys, etc.