I have 2 of these Mats - a Downmat 9 for my wife who is a colder sleeper and a Downmat 7 for myself. Having used a Thermarest Prolite 4 for the past few years I can say that this mat just blows the Thermarest away for comfort and warmth. Although the Downmat is slightly heavier, I have taken a slightly lighter sleeping bag with me on my last few trips as the insulation in the Downmat easily compensates for the lighter bag and I was just as warm but far more comfortable due to the extra thickness of the Downmat (and the total weight was the same). No more sore hip bones ! It is worth a practice at home to get used to blowing the mat up with the stuff sac but once you get the hang of it - it is a very simple process. A rolled up fleece in the stuff sac also makes for a very, very comfortable pillow. All in all, a fantastic mat. Highly recommended - my old Thermarest Prolite 4 is just sitting on the shelf in my cupboard and I can't see it moving from there now.

Just used it in -20 weather, absolutely warm, easy to set up and pack away. Runs a bit heavy. Very-very comfortable.

Well, I haven't actually tested the sleep pad out in the woods yet, that is coming in three weeks. I did test it on the living room floor and it was great. I wish it came with instructions though, as it took me quite a while to figure out how to inflate it!! I am new to camping and this was definitely designed for someone who has done this before. It is very compact when rolled up and doesn't take up much space.

I've had this mat for 2 years and have been extolling its virtues to all my outdoor enthusiast friends. It is so light and so compact and so warm and comfortable. It packs down so small and the stuff sack works great as your pillow. The biggest drawback is blowing it up with the stuff sack, which is very frustrating. I actually gave up and blow it up with my mouth, which puts moisture on the down and eventually will force me to buy a new one - but is will be worth it. Don't buy any other mat if want luxury and superlight!

I'll admit it, I never really get a good night's sleep, even at home, so camping is a total crap shoot for me. However, the very first time I used one of these pads from Exped, I slept like a rock. I've used this pad exclusively for the last few years, in winter and on 3-season trips, and my sleep in the backcountry is almost better than at home. Takes a little while to get used to inflating this mattress, but it's literally the best sleeping pad I've ever used.