While this pad is spendy, it is hands down the most comfortable sleeping pad I've ever rested my weary bones on, and I've spent a lot of time in the dirt on a lot of different pads. Would I take this into the back country? Heck No... !! But...for throwing down in Camp Four or any other frontcountry scrap of dirt, this is The Pad!!! No more tossing and turning, sore shoulders, and half assed nights of sleep!!! This is more comfortable then half the motels I've slept in!!! Enjoy a solid night of R.E.M.!!! Buenos Noches!!!

Love not have to blow it up just leave the valve open it's good to go in ten minutes. Took it on a seven day rafting trip and it was totaly worth having this thing take up almost my whole dry bag. Also perfect for car camping.

I never thought a night of sleep not-at-home could be so comfortable. I first picked this up because I was going to be sleeping in the back of my car for an Ironman and needed to be comfortable. It was so comfortable that I probably slept better than I would have in a hotel. It's also performed admirably for car camping. I can't imagine using anything else, unless I have to carry it with me very far.

This is a great pad. I have never had a better 2 nights sleep, on the rock bars of the Buffalo River, in Arkansas. I rolled it up each morning ,secured it with the straps provided, then sat on it while drinking my coffee to get the remaining air out, resecured the straps, then placed it in a heavy duty trash bag behind the the rear seat of my Old Town 169 canoe. Perfect fit.It will be good for car camping too. I'm not taking it backpacking.

I got sick of not looking forward to going to sleep while camping. So I splurged and bought 2. It was definitely a great purchase! I slept so good!!!

I used this on a camping trip to the Adirondacks. Very comfortable. Coupling straps and snaps built in, so it's not necessary to buy a coupling device (coupling straps are top and bottom, a third in the middle would be great for the night/morning, rigorous tent activities. Holds air well. Contrary to another review it's very easy to roll this up and fit it into it's original bag. I rolled one of these up with Therm-a-rest's down coupler attached and had plenty of room left to put something else in the container. I'm not sure if the XL is worth $210, but I don't regret the purchase. It's huge. Two of these take up a lot of space. Insulation from the ground is an extra bonus, especially if you're using a bag that has top insulation only. Car camping approved.

My little ones (3 and 4) really enjoy camping so we ended up buying an air mattress which lasted maybe two trips. On top of that, I didn't find it comfortable at all. I decided to bite the bullet and spring for two dream times. This was the best decision I ever made. I am beyond impressed with how comfortable this pad is. Please keep in mind that this baby is heavy (over six pounds). It is ONLY for car camping but it would also be great for guests at your house. I'm not kidding. Its better than a couch. On top of the pad is a layer of tempurpedic material and then a very soft cover that even zips off for washing. I bought the the XL model and plan on buying one more regular size as our tent can accomodate it in the sleeping side. If you are only an occasional camper, the price point may be a bit ridiculous but our kids have enjoyed camping so much that it was a worthwhile investment. Plus they can be used for kid's sleepovers, out of town guests, etc... I really think we will get a lot of use out of them. Also, please note you will NOT get them back in their original packing sack. They were compressed unbelievably tight. We plan on putting them behind a dresser.

I borrowed this from someone and I am definitely going to purchase one when I have the funds. This is an amazing sleeping pad. It is so comfortable. It rolls up easily when not in use. I've used it camping in a tent and in the back of my Aspen with the seats down and I had the best night of camping sleep I've ever had. Would definitely recommend! Nice job Therm-A-Rest!

My wife and I just got back from a two day car camping trip. This was the first time that we used these pads and both of us were very impressed. We let them fill with air on their own then blew them up a little more, but not so much that the matress was firm. Perfect. The fleece top is a nice touch when sleeping with your bag draped over you like a blanket. Note that if you have a full sized thermarest and are happy with it, you can buy the outer cover separately and will have a cheaper upgrade. There may be pads close to this in comfort, but not many.

I own two of these... I have to fight my wife and son for dibs on these. No matter how cold it is, you are insulated from the ground and easily forget you aren't in your own bed at home.

Pricey... but worth it if you want ultimate sleeping comfort for car-style camping. (Warning: do not try to carry this as part of a multi-night deep woods hike... unless you plan to leave all your other gear at home. Additional Warning: you may be tempted to make this dangerous decision.)

I love this pad. I went from the thermarest Pro to this. It's practically night and day with the quality of sleep. If you're car camping, I would highly recommend this pad if you are one of those people that need quality sleep. Definitely worth it. The whole thing works.