2 questions:

1) How does this compare to the Prolite Plus for backpacking and/or car camping?
2) Is there a stuff sack available? If purchased, I would probably want to lash it to the outside of my pack. It appears there is only a stuff sack available for the Profile Plus.

Thanks.

1. The prolite plus is 1.5 inches thick vs. trailpro 2 inches thick. Prolite has an r-value of 3.8 where as trailpro has an r-value of 4.8. Prolite weighs 8 oz. less in a regular size than the trailpro. Finally the prolite costs $20 more than the trailpro. All this means that the trailpro is warmer and more comfortable, but you are carrying more weight and the rolled up width is greater due to the larger amount of foam insulation. You would really need to try them out in a store to see if the added bulk and weight is worth it for you individually. 2. The new Trailpro comes with a stuff sack included, but the older model on Dept. of Goods does not. The same stuff sack is available under the stuff sack section on backcountry but be warned that you have to fold the pad in half in order to use the stuff sack. That makes the pad very narrow and plump which is not ideal for strapping on the outside of a pack. There is a waterproof dry bag available on the thermarest website that allows you to not fold the matress but just roll it instead, but it is heavy (6 or 7 oz.) and pricey ($30).