I bought the air core pad this spring mostly because I had picked up a BA Encampment and knew I wanted a pad that integrated into the pad sleeve of the sleeping bag. I took it on a 3 day backpacking trip up the Escalante in Utah in May. In the previous January I was in an accident in which I separated my pelvis in multiple places, and snapped my humerus in my arm like a twig. Needless to say, I was nervous about being in pain all night. This pad is so comfortable I slept almost as well as I had been sleeping at home on my own bed! Great sleep pad. I am a little taller, 6'2", and used the regular sized sleeping bag and pad. They were just a little short for me, So I just bought the same pad and sleeping bag in long, I am so confident in the system. Thanks Backcountry, BA!

I bought this stove to use on backpacking trips in to the Uintahs, or Wind rivers where there are often fire restrictions. This spring I took a 3 day trip up the Escalante river, and I took this little bay along for the ride. I have to admit that I packed a couple canisters of fuel, not knowing how long they would last, and I was cooking for two, three meals a day. I couldn't believe how efficient this stove was with the fuel! After all three days I only used half a canister. I used it for everything; heating water for tea, dinners, heating water to wash the dishes, and to have some hot water for a towel bath! I haven't had much experience with pack stoves but I shopped around and read a lot of reviews. I chose this one not only because of the great reviews it got, but also because it was so well priced! would recommend it top everyone!