I bought the short Therm-a-rest Toughskin. I have used it twice and have been completly satisfied. Not only is it comfortable to sleep on, but I can lean it up against a tree and use it as a seat cushon without worrying about puncture holes. With a few quick breaths, the pad is firm. I actually let out a little air to make it a little softer. I'm 6'2" and the short version is plenty long for my torso. When I turn on my side, my knees fit nicely on the pad. I was a little concerned about paying so much for a pad, but you get what you pay for. It's worth it.

I'm used to those cheap puss-pads we use in the Army, so when I got out I decided to splurge a bit and bought the regular size ToughSkin. This thing is so comfy that I sometimes actually use it in my own home instead of my mattress. The tough exterior is a big PLUS, since I am very unforgiving with my gear. I strap it to the side of my ruck and throw it around and it is still good as new. If I ever have to sleep on broken glass or a bed of nails I will be able to sleep cozy and confident with my ToughSkin. Great Job Therm-a-Rest!

I had sworn off Thermarest due to a previous bad experience with holes and/or leaks with one of the first pads out by them. However, I needed to replace my cheap foam pad and chose to risk it again. I wanted the additional comfort of air cushion. After researching the options out there, I settled on the new ToughSkin (L) and have been really pleased. And after using it all summer in the granite mountains of New England, I couldn't be happier with its durability. Just wished it didn't cost a small fortune.

For my money the ToughSkin is the most comfortable pad available. I like my pad to have lots of "give." I.e., I like a pad that isn't inflated very much. With the ToughSkin, you can let a lot of air out and get a nice cushy pad. But, the ToughSkin is special because it has a layer of harder foam inside. This extra layer makes it so you really don't feel the ground no matter how little air you put in the Therm-a-rest, allowing you to dial in just the right amount of "give." I like this pad so much that many nights, I sleep on it on my wood floors with a sheet on top rather than on the bed. No kidding, its the most comfortable thing I've ever found to sleep on.

This pad will give you the piece of mind when you have to plop down so sleep on some sticks or rocks. I also use this pad for winter adventures instead of bringing an open and closed cell pad. This has served me well in every situation. The few times I thought it was too bulky while packing, I ended up being very glad I had it. If your worried about a Thermarest popping and being stuck with no pad, get this pad.

Got this pad for a backpacking trip this past weekend on the Buffalo River, in Northeast AR. It was great and well worht the extra weight compared to my friends who had smaller trail pros. Extremely comfortable, after a long day of backpacking around 16 miles it was great to pull this out and relax around the fire during dinner. I highly recommend this pad, you won't be disappointed.

this is definitely a tough skin pad. super tough and comfortable a little heavy and pricey but well worth it. i always say "you get what you pay for". and this one i have slept on every night for eight months and no leaks!

After sleeping for a few nights in my old and dated sleeping pad, I was freezing in 40 degree weather; I got a new one, another Therarest. Then I had a problem. I loved pad so much, I kept it in from of the TV. Guess my cat loved it too, layed on it, and punctured it with his claws (does that when he's really happy). Two down then I got the TOUGHSKIN. So far I've stayed warm and the cat can enjoy it at home too. The R rating seems to be pretty serious and is higher than the other pads but does add some extra weight. I did get the Short one to save a little bit of weight when backpacking. With the carrying bag, it packages into something very portable. I would recommend it.

Good quality product. Light enough and small enough for my needs. I have another Alps product for the SO and mine appears to be better. First camping trip will be the test.