easy to inflate, comfortable

I've had my base camp pad for over a decade now, I've gotten a few holes over the years (slept too close to a cactus) but continue to patch them up and use this pad for car based adventures. I've even used it as extra protection in a surfboard bag so that my boards had a fighting chance against the airlines baggage handlers. If you aren't going backpacking, I have to recommend this pad.

I have one of these and use it in the low country, but still prefer a good dense foam pad when it is really cold. I don't like air between me and the ground.

I've been using the lush 2"-pad for 10 years, even while backpacking on 70+ mile trips since this is the one I was given long ago and never wanted to spend another $100 on a pad to save 3/4-pound. I can confidently say that the pad has held up over easily 200+ nights with only 1 small leak after about 6 years of use. I was about to buy a patch kit for $$$ but the guy at the store said to just use some seam-seal as one would use on a tent and I've had at least another 2 years of leak-free use out of the pad.

Since I have a job now (not a poor college student anymore, just a poor teacher), I will be upgrading to a Prolite Plus (regular length weight 1lb,8 oz) to save the weight and size, but will keep this one around for the short overnighters in the snow and for scout camps, etc.

Even after a decade of use, the self-inflating feature still holds up fine. I attribute this to the fact that I am religious about taking it out of its stuff sack and storing it with the valve open when it's not in use (which should be standard procedure for pads and bags). If you're not worried about the weight, this is the pad!

Sleep on one of these before you buy another air mattress. Im really hard on my gear and these things keep going. Since weight isn't an issue when you car camp, spend the money and have a good night's rest.

Only brand of mats I buy or use. I've had 2 for 8 years, and never had a problem. They've seen a total of over a month in nights under the stars. I recommend you fight the urge to blow in them to inflate them, or at least let them self inflate for 30 min to an hour before doing so. It keeps moisture out of the mat. One of my most trusted pieces of gear. And if something does go wrong (by buddy's got attacked by a tree) send it in to them. Great Customer Service

Only brand of mats I buy or use. I've had 2 for 8 years, and never had a problem. They've seen a total of over a month in nights under the stars. I recommend you fight the urge to blow in them to inflate them, or at least let them self inflate for 30 min to an hour before doing so. It keeps moisture out of the mat. One of my most trusted pieces of gear. And if something does go wrong (by buddy's got attacked by a tree) send it in to them. Great Customer Service

I bought this for car camping and float trips, when weight and size are not an issue. It has performed fine for over 2 years! No leaks for being laid on gravel bars and pine boughs. Lomg enough for me, at 6 foot tall. Easy choice for those in the market for a reliable mid-weight 3 season pad. Not a choice for backpacking, I go with my POE Hyper High MTN Pad.

ohhhhh yeah! I've had mine for the longest time and its never let me down! Its so comfy, and though l don't reccomend taking this on the big backpacking trip, this is awesome for car camping with the boyscouts and that midday nap in camp.

May not have used properly. Didn't full up the way i thought it would with self inflate option. Slept well on this and kept warm. Temps only in the 50's so I will edit this after I use in colder weather. Gets 3 stars because of price. Found a lighter weight option at half the price that is highly rated so may try that. Keep you posted.

I have 2 of these ( the older version) and they are awesome. Son and I camp with the boy scouts regularly and we never leave home with out them.

I have both this pad and the Ridge Rest. Personally I prefer the Ridge Rest, I find it more comfortable, and I don't have to worry about it getting damaged, plus it is much cheaper.

That said, there is nothing wrong with this pad. It is comfortable and keeps me warm in temps much below freezing.

I'm an active 62 year old who's been a tent camper for many decades. I've used just about everything you can imagine from Uncle Sam's army cots to sleeping in a water-logged ditch. This product is amazing. And I was able to keep within the 20" wide confines just fine. Your mileage may vary. Get wider if you suspect you need it.

When I was told it would self inflate and I would just have to top it off, it was the opposite. I opened the valve a little air went in and then I had to inflate the rest manually. Thank goodness it didn't need a lot of air since it is only 2" thick!. However, once inflated I slept very comfortably. ( except for the snoring inside my tent!)

This is a killer car camping/campground pad. It packs down without a ton of bulk and self inflates better than most pads i've used. Also, the level of comfort provided is great. 5 star pad for sure!