as advertised....kind of

By Stephen Schalk Ranked #94 - Sleeping Pads October 25, 2009

No..it isn't self-inflating, but I've yet to find an insulated pad that really is. You're always going to need to 'top off' a pad with a few puffs before you hit the hay if you want it nice and 'airy'. If you unroll the pad and pop the valve when you get into camp, and dont leave anything on top of it, it will be well on its way to full when you're ready for bed. I've used it in temps down to the lower 30's several times and it dosen't feel like sleeping on a block of ice, but it's not as warm and insulating as the Pro.
Yes, it won't pack down as small as a Big Agnes fully inflatable pad, but won't have freezing problems in cold weather due to all the moisture that collects from your breath.

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