Camping Sleeping Pad– Ultralight Backpacking Air Mattress w/Compact Carrying Bag –Sleeping Mat for Hiking Traveling & Outdoor Activities. (Blue)

I got this for a camping trip I’m planning on going to in March. I haven’t slept on it just yet but I have blown it up and laid on it. It is very comfy for all types of sleepers (side, back, and stomach). It takes me about 7-10 breaths to air it up so you can definitely still pump it up after a long hike. It isn’t as wide as I was expecting it to be but that is ok. It fits me, a 5’8” male, very well and seems to hold its air very well.

Just a quick review about my purchase. I finally had the chance to use it on a two day camp in east San Diego county. Inflating the pad was very simple. I read a few reviews criticizing the fact that it took a few more breaths than was advertised. Come on now, that's petty. It took me a few more but what's the big deal. Some people are just hard to please. I would like to mention that I have two herniated discs in my lower back and I deal with a level of discomfort all the time, especially when sleeping on any new mattress. Usually, it takes a couple of days for my back to fully adjust to any new mattress I'm sleeping in. This was no different with the inflatable pad but I was impressed that it wasn't as bad as I anticipated, I managed. I slept on a yoga matt on a previous camping trip and knew it wasn't a long term solution when I woke up with my back feeling terrible. This was a definite upgrade from that. And the second night of sleep was even better! Now I read some people's unhappy reviews about the fact it deflates after a night of sleep or two. Again, so long as it lasts throughout the night time I could care less if I have to blow some more air into it. Although it didn't actually happen to me. I did research ahead of time and knew it isn't designed for sleeping on your side or stomach. Yes, when you move around and add pressure or extra weight to an area you will be able to feel the ground underneath but once you stop moving it goes back to normal. No big deal. I have done quite a bit of research and have spoken to several people who routinely camp. I am aware that no matter what you purchase, eventually any air pad will leak or rip. If you purchase this thinking it'll last for several years and uses you are being naive. I plan on camping out a few times a year and this suits me just fine for the time being. At $39.95 I am more than happy with my purchase and I think you will be too. The only two negatives are the fact that you have to be careful with any moisture that gets trapped inside the pad will quickly end up turning into a mold and ruin your pad. Also, the small strip included to repair any air leaks is ridiculous but I'm sure it's not by accident, they would like for you to purchase a second one before continuing to just patch it up. A small inconvenience for me. But you can also help yourself by purchasing a bike patching kit and use that as back up. All in all, I certainly recommend this

COMPACT: I took this on a kayak camping trip with stays on the beach and in the woods. Since I packed everything into a sea kayak I needed gear that didn't take up a lot space and didn't weigh me down. This sleeping pad was compact and light enough for me to take on my multi-day multi-site trip.COMFORT: The pad and pillow stayed inflated through out the night and were mostly comfortable to sleep on. I say mostly because the pillow would slide around (it would be nice if there was a way to attach the pillow to the pad). We were camped on a very small slope the first night and the pad slid down the slope in the night as well. However, I could not feel any of the debris under the pad when I was sleeping. On day 2, I ended up having to sleep over a root that was protruding out of the ground. Thankfully, it was not a problem for this sleeping pad and I did not feel it at all while sleeping.Please note that the pad works best when you lay on it flat, as the air is evenly distributed. It was fine for sleeping on my back and my side (even though I'm a side sleeper, I tried to sleep on my back it was more comfortable on the pad - better air distribution - maybe I needed more air in it?). However, if I sat on the pad it was like sitting on nothing at all.INFLATING/DEFLATING: The pad and pillow didn't take much time or air to inflate. After a rough paddle and bit of a hike I was pretty tired, but it didn't take much effort at all to inflate, a few deep breaths and it was good to go. Although it was kind of noisy, which I didn't like. Deflating was simple as well, just open the tab and let the air out. I also would push the air out as I rolled/folded it up.APPEARANCE: Its a very beautiful blue color and came well packaged. The only negative, which is a small one, is that my pillow arrived with some spots on it, shown in the photos (maybe glue?).TLDR: Overall this is a good sleeping pad and pillow. It performed as expected, was low effort and maintenance. Packed up small and light. I recommend.One of the people I camped with liked it too and is probably going to purchase their own.

I will probably try out another brand because I'm afraid it'll pop if laid on anything somewhat sharp. Might try a self inflatable